Bicycle radars have become popular, thanks to Garmin and its Varia lineup. The Varia RTL515 is a widely used gadget among road cyclists, as it helps improve their road safety by alerting them to 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, enabling riders to capture footage as evidence in the event of an incident.
For a few years, Varia radars had no competitors. However, this changed at Eurobike 2022, when Magene introduced the L508 radar and Bryton introduced 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, Cycplus L7 radar, or the iGPSport SR mini.
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