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Anonymous verified buyer, 24.6.2025
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A good addition to safety on the road.
Jere R. verified buyer, 20.6.2025
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Juhani T. verified buyer, 27.5.2025
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Anonymous verified buyer, 18.5.2025
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Good light output even during the day. Haven't tried it in the dark. The attachment is really easy to the seatpost. At first I was afraid it would come off. I connected the radar to my watch, which beeps and shows the approach of a car, but I think this is a cumbersome system. I'll probably buy an EDGE, which will have a better display. The battery lasted well.
Anonymous verified buyer, 14.5.2025
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Too bad there's no blinker function
Riku S. verified buyer, 4.5.2025
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It brings safety to your runs. It's absolutely true that cars pass you from a distance with Varia. Also, knowing what's approaching from behind on the Edge screen is a very good feature for me.
Matti R. verified buyer, 3.5.2025
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Excellent product for driving on the highway! Be a little prepared for cars.
Samu S. verified buyer, 19.4.2025
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Works well, recognizes cars from afar and very well from the sides, although a little close to the rear tire due to the saddlebag. Nothing else to complain about, except that I miss the turn signal function of the previous version.
Jaakko K. verified buyer, 28.1.2025
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Absolutely recommended safety equipment for road cyclists. The battery lasts even long rides. In the 516 model, the light is always on, so it is not possible to use the flashing mode. In the 515 model, you can turn on the flashing mode from the on-board computer.
Anonymous verified buyer, 2.1.2025
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Excellent security device. The downside is the lack of USB C.
Jussi T. verified buyer, 25.12.2024
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I thought this would be a toy, but I was positively surprised! After driving a few hundred kilometers, 100% accuracy for cars. Sometimes it even takes a little too far if you drive on a sidewalk, but that's okay. An absolute companion for a bike meter.
Anonymous verified buyer, 22.12.2024
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Powerful taillight and radar detect approaching vehicles well. Easy to install and works reliably with Garmin530.
Jani A. verified buyer, 8.11.2024
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Good, bright rear light. Works great with the Garmin meter. Fastening with rubber bands, for a separate payment you can get the fastening to the saddle.
Anonymous verified buyer, 24.10.2024
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A must for dark road trips. I never drive on the highways without this
Mika L. verified buyer, 8.10.2024
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The radar has worked flawlessly and the battery has lasted a long time.
Anonymous verified buyer, 23.9.2024
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Attaching the light was easy and the positive thing is that the package includes a D-seatpost adapter. it wobbles a bit when you put the light in place, but maybe I should try one more notch shorter rubber link, if that would help the problem. The radar works well, and in the urban area you want to silence the device when it works too well. That is, if I drive on a bike path, it detects cars driving on the adjacent highway. This is perhaps a small disappointment. The lights can be turned on or off from Edge's screen. I hope to find a way to turn off the sounds as well. The problem is that I wouldn't want to turn off the sounds completely, because then when driving on the road you won't hear the warning in time.
Anonymous verified buyer, 19.9.2024
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Great process! Item delivered as promised, safely packaged, everything in perfect order and working perfectly. Highly recommended!
Anonymous verified buyer, 18.9.2024
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Everything worked, good product.
Anonymous verified buyer, 18.9.2024
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Brilliant clue. Should have gotten it earlier. Cars can't surprise you anymore!
lam...@...om verified buyer, 17.9.2024
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Visible light. Has lasted several rains. The light and radar are both on or off, no blinker features, which is fine by me.
Anonymous verified buyer, 10.9.2024
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A truly mind-blowing product on all roads where cars can come from behind. Increases safety considerably
Anonymous verified buyer, 27.8.2024
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Works great, tested on two 12-hour trips. When you take a power bank on a trip, you can charge it during longer breaks. And of course you can switch it off on cycle paths, now I didn't do that because of the charm of the novelty. I used the Ride with GPS App on my iPhone and played well with it. A solid recommendation, the cars never failed to surprise me. The mirror has already been used before and now it works great together with this.

Tuomas P. verified buyer, 5.8.2024
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An excellent product that surprised with its reliability and usefulness. There has never been a single time in the 200 km of roadside cycling that I didn't show traffic coming from behind, as it should. Mirrors have also been used, but this is better when it also signals with an audio signal when something is coming from behind. If you don't use a trip computer, you can also get the notification on Garmin's sports watch, maybe others too.
Anonymous verified buyer, 1.8.2024
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A great aid for the solo rider. No more unpleasant startles when vehicles come from behind.
Jussi H. verified buyer, 29.7.2024
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A practical device for cycling. Easy to use after a little initial adjustment. The only minus is the charging port (usb-mini).
har...@...om verified buyer, 21.7.2024
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Works extremely well: reliably warns of cars, shows the distance and easy to connect to the Garmin meter.
Keijo M. verified buyer, 21.6.2024
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Works as it should. In good time, warn of those coming from behind, even if the hearing has not detected anything yet.
Anonymous verified buyer, 18.6.2024
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Create safety when you warn of traffic approaching from behind.
Anonymous verified buyer, 17.6.2024
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It works as it should, I recommend separately getting a holder that fits the seat tube of your model. When attaching with the included brackets, the radar does not stay straight on bumpy roads.
Anonymous verified buyer, 12.6.2024
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No. 1 safety tip when cycling alone. The size is a bit bulky and the battery lasts about 7-8 hours, which means it requires charging quite often. Works flawlessly, of course when riding in a group, the cyclists behind cover the radar beam. No flashing light in this model.
Jyrki S. verified buyer, 1.6.2024
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The only thing that bothers me is the operation of the radar when pedaling on a bike path and traveling 15-20m on the actual road. The radar always reacts to vehicles traveling on the so-called side. I don't know if the problem would change if you turned the radar down a bit?
Anonymous verified buyer, 31.5.2024
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Good product, increases cyclist safety!
Henri T. verified buyer, 29.5.2024
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An absolute tool for road cycling. It has been really worry-free to drive after this purchase. Detects a vehicle coming from behind much earlier than you would detect at your own pace. Buy if you cycle a lot more on roads!
janne k. verified buyer, 18.5.2024
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I think it's a good device. Brings safety even on small roads when you know how to prepare for the arrival of cars. Works very well with Garmin Edge
Anttoni V. verified buyer, 15.5.2024
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Excellent stuff. You no longer have to blink your eyes when you have to drive a little more in the middle, for example because of bad asphalt. The delivery was handled without any problems.
ant...@...om verified buyer, 16.4.2024
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It works without complications and significantly increases security.
Anonymous verified buyer, 12.4.2024
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Commissioning is easy and passing cars appear on the radar in good time.
Anonymous verified buyer, 15.12.2023
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The perfect device for a road bike, safety first.
Jiska D. verified buyer, 3.8.2023
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Works really well with at least the Garmin edge 1030 bike computer. announcements about cars coming from behind come both with an audio signal and visually. The tail light helps visibility towards cars and I have noticed that when the tail light is on, cars slow down and pass farther. Highly recommended Safety equipment for all those who cycle more on the road!
Heikki V. verified buyer, 27.7.2023
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The radar worked brilliantly
Hindrek T. verified buyer, 20.7.2023
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The best purchase and accessory for cycling.
Anonymous verified buyer, 16.7.2023
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Easy to use, radar works as promised, efficient light, good battery life. Also provides additional security.
Anonymous verified buyer, 7.7.2023
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Right from the first runs, it was clear that this is an absolutely amazing invention! No more constant peeking behind when running, when you know you won't be surprised from behind. Easy to install and use on the Garmin 1040 meter.
Anonymous verified buyer, 6.7.2023
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Works well with my own Edge 1040. Has brought safety to road driving.
Anonymous verified buyer, 8.6.2023
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Pekka S. verified buyer, 30.5.2023
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Top Safety equipment as long as you don't blindly trust, at least when turning across the road.
Anonymous verified buyer, 16.5.2023
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This is an absolute product if you don't want cars to surprise you from behind. Connecting to the on-board computer is easy and fast! Also increases visibility.
Anonymous verified buyer, 7.5.2023
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Anonymous verified buyer, 5.5.2023
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Markus M. verified buyer, 27.4.2023
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Notice cars approaching from behind incredibly well. You can hear the buzzer well and you can follow the approach of cars on the on-board computer screen. The only downside is the lack of a flashing light function (there was one in an older version).
Anonymous verified buyer, 27.4.2023
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Anonymous verified buyer, 9.4.2023
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Anonymous verified buyer, 17.3.2023
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Anonymous verified buyer, 15.3.2023
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I think it's good, the experiment will be left to road cycling
Ville P. verified buyer, 30.1.2023
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Very satisfied with the product, informs about passing cars in good time.
Mikko T. verified buyer, 28.12.2022
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Excellent tool when driving, especially on bad roads and gravel roads, where the little one may not be in good condition. You get a timely warning of approaching cars, and you can prepare to stay on the edge.
Anonymous verified buyer, 18.12.2022
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You won't be able to get proper tests until after winter, but with quick testing it seems reliable.
Anonymous verified buyer, 12.12.2022
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Great product!
Mihhail D. verified buyer, 11.12.2022
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This radar should be in the equipment of every cyclist. An indispensable help when you move on the road with headphones. I recommend! Fast delivery to Estonia!
jani l. verified buyer, 9.9.2022
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Unrivaled rear radar and light.
Jukka T. verified buyer, 3.8.2022
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Absolute protection when cycling on the side of the country roads. You know how many vehicles are coming from behind and where they are coming in relation to you. The red rear light of the radar is functional. A flashing light could be better noticed by motorists.
Anonymous verified buyer, 1.8.2022
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Anonymous verified buyer, 22.6.2022
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Radar really increases driving safety a lot!
Simo S. verified buyer, 11.9.2021
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Quite a must-have device when driving on a small track. Guaranteed Garmin quality!
Tomi K. verified buyer, 1.9.2021
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It does its job well and now gets advance warning of vehicles approaching from behind. I thought it was a good purchase even though the price was a little thought out at first. Comes with a moderate repertoire of fasteners that found the right combination for my bike’s saddle tube. The radar must be mounted in such a way that no part of the wheel prevents it from being seen from the rear. The installation marvel would be facilitated if the radar had a stand attached to the rails under the saddle.
Anonymous verified buyer, 12.8.2021
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Radar & light has worked well. Battery life should be longer if you can hope for something.
Anonymous verified buyer, 6.7.2021
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A reliable assistant for guarding future cars, mopeds and bikes. No more careful peeking back. The cavities can be circled in the middle of the road when you know that the radar is signaling newcomers. Installation required a little trick to get the radar straight.
Lassi K. verified buyer, 11.7.2020
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Really good, warns of incoming traffic from behind.