The Garmin Varia RCT715 combines three powerful safety tools into one compact unit: a rearview radar, a high-definition camera, and a bright rear tail light. Designed for riders who want maximum awareness — and proof if something goes wrong — it continuously records your ride while keeping you informed of vehicles approaching from behind.

The built-in camera records in up to 1080p at 30 fps, capturing clear, detailed footage of everything happening behind you. If an incident is detected, the device automatically saves video from before, during and after the event, ensuring important footage isn’t overwritten.

At the same time, the rearview radar detects vehicles approaching from behind at distances of up to 140 metres, delivering clear visual and audible alerts on compatible Garmin Edge cycling computers, select Garmin wearables or the Varia smartphone app. It’s like riding with eyes in the back of your head.

Visibility is handled by a powerful rear tail light that can be seen from up to 1 mile away in daylight. Multiple light and camera modes allow you to balance visibility, recording and battery life to suit your ride, whether you’re commuting, training or heading out for a long day on the road.

The sleek, vertical design fits neatly to almost any seatpost and maintains excellent leg clearance. Camera control and footage access are simple via your Garmin device or the Varia app, where you can review clips, transfer videos and customise overlays. The RCT715 also integrates with compatible third-party apps to overlay radar alerts on your ride maps.

For riders who value awareness, accountability and evidence, the Varia RCT715 is one of the most complete rear safety solutions available.

Key Features & Benefits

• Rearview radar detects vehicles up to 140 m behind you

• Integrated HD camera records continuously at up to 1080p/30 fps

• Automatic incident detection saves critical footage instantly

• Bright rear tail light visible up to 1 mile in daylight

• Camera control from Garmin Edge®, wearables or smartphone

• Varia™ app for video access, transfer and settings

• Radar alerts overlay on compatible third-party apps

• Compact, seatpost-mounted design fits most bikes

• Multiple light and camera modes to manage battery life

• IPX7 water rating for all-weather riding

Technical Specifications

Physical

• Dimensions: 106.5 × 42.0 × 31.9 mm

• Weight: 147 g

• Water Rating: IPX7

• Viewing Angle: 220°

Camera

• Resolution: 1080p or 720p

• Frame Rate: 30 fps

• Recording Modes: Continuous, Radar-Activated, Off

• Incident Detection: Yes (automatic video locking)

• Onboard Accelerometer: Yes

• Storage: 16 GB SD card included

Radar

• Maximum Detection Range: Up to 140 m

• Alerts: Visual and audible on compatible devices

Light

• Light Modes: Solid, Peloton, Night Flash, Day Flash

• Lumens:

  • Solid: 20 lm

  • Peloton: 8 lm

  • Night Flash: 29 lm

  • Day Flash: 65 lm

Battery Life (with 1080p recording)

• Solid: Up to 4 hours

• Peloton: Up to 5 hours

• Night Flash: Up to 3 hours

• Day Flash: Up to 6 hours

Connectivity

• ANT+®: Radar & bike lights

• Bluetooth® (BLE): Radar & camera control

• Wi-Fi®: Yes (local network only)

• Compatible Devices: Garmin Edge® computers, select Garmin wearables, smartphones

• Third-Party App Support: Yes (radar overlays)

What’s in the Box

• Garmin Varia™ RCT715 radar camera tail light

• Seatpost mounting kit (round, aero & D-shaped shims included)

• USB charging cable

• Documentation