Bicycle radars have become popular, thanks to Garmin and their Varia lineup. The Varia RTL515 is a widely used gadget among road cyclists because it helps improve their road safety by alerting them about what’s happening behind them. The radar will notify the cyclist when an object, such as a car, approaches. It works like a high-tech bicycle mirror.
The Varia RCT715 is an upgraded version that includes a camera, allowing riders to capture footage as evidence if something goes wrong.
For a few years, Varia radars had no competitors. However, this changed on the Eurobike in 2022 when Magene introduced the L508 radar and Bryton their Gardia R300L. And Wahoo launched their TRACKR Radar in 2025.
I tested all these radars to determine which one is the best and worth buying. Read my reviews for in-depth information, or check out this RTL515 vs. L508 vs. R300 comparison.
You can also read more about less-known radars, such as Trek CarBack, iGPSport SRTL SR30, MMWR W100, Magicshine R300, or the Cycplus L7 radar.
Wahoo took nearly 10 years to respond to Garmin’s Varia radars, but they’ve finally released their own—the TRACKR radar. I bought it with my own money and was the first […]
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If everything went according to plan, this Cycplus L7 review was originally supposed to come out at the end of 2023 because Cycplus presented this radar at Eurobike 2023. However,
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After the collaborative radar with Magene, the Magicshine Seemee 508, Magicshine now has its own radar. It’s called Magicshine R300, and in this review, you will learn whether it’s worth
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On Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, Cycplus finally launched its L7 cycling radar. They introduced it at Eurobike 2023. It should be available a few months after the fair, but the
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I have tested all cycling radars available on the market, including Garmin Varia RTL515, Magene L508, Bryton Gardia R300L, iGPSport SR30, and more. Now, we have a new member: the
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iGPSport introduced the SRTL SR30 radar with taillight during the Eurobike 2023 fair. I had my hands on it right there, but it was unavailable for sale. However, its sale
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NOTE: I wrote this review before the radar was launched on Amazon, where it’s now listed as the Tutuloo W100. Cycling radars such as the Garmin Varia RTL515, Bryton Gardia
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iGPSport and Cycplus introduced their cycling radars at Eurobike 2023. Although they have yet to be launched in the market, they have already generated buzz among cycling enthusiasts. In this
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This article compares Garmin Varia RTL515, Magene L508, and Bryton Gardia R300L bicycle radars with a taillight. I used them all, so I feel qualified to share my experience and
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