Garmin Varia RearVue 820 – Anticipate vehicles, ride with greater peace of mind

See danger coming. Be more visible. Focus on the road ahead.

The Garmin Varia RearVue 820 is a rear radar with smart light designed to enhance cyclists' awareness and visibility on the road.

Featuring next-generation radar technology, it detects vehicles approaching from behind at distances greater than 175 meters, analyzes their size and lateral movements, and sends alerts to your compatible Garmin Edge bike computer or the Garmin Varia app.

With its rear light visible from up to 2 kilometers away, automatic brake light, and battery life of up to 24 hours in daytime flash mode, the Varia RearVue 820 is an essential piece of equipment for cyclists and triathletes who regularly train on open roads.

Key features of the Garmin Varia RearVue 820

• Next-generation radar: detects vehicles approaching from behind at distances greater than 175 meters.

• Advanced vehicle detection: identifies their size and analyzes their lateral movements.

• Smart alerts: assesses the threat level based on the vehicle's characteristics and trajectory.

• High-visibility rear light: visible from up to 2 kilometers away in favorable conditions.

• Automatic brake light: indicates slowing down or stopping.

• Up to 24 hours of battery life: in daytime flash mode, and up to 30 hours in radar-only mode.

• Maximum brightness of 100 lumens: daytime flash light to improve your visibility.

• Garmin Edge compatibility: visual and audible alerts on compatible bike computers.

• USB-C charging: simple and convenient charging.

• IPX7 water resistance: designed to withstand rain and harsh conditions.

Next-generation radar to anticipate vehicles

The Garmin Varia RearVue 820 features advanced radar technology that detects vehicles approaching from behind at distances greater than 175 meters.

Its wider detection field allows you to monitor vehicles across multiple lanes and better identify their lateral movements.

When paired with a compatible Garmin Edge bike computer, the radar displays alerts when vehicles approach.

This technology keeps you better informed about traffic behind you without having to constantly look back.

Vehicle size detection and smart alerts

The Varia RearVue 820 introduces more detailed analysis of approaching vehicles.

The system can distinguish between different vehicle size categories and assess their threat level based on several parameters, including their speed and trajectory.

On compatible devices, this information is presented as visual alerts, making it easier to understand traffic behind you.

A real asset for cyclists who train on busy roads.

A rear light visible from up to 2 kilometers away

The Garmin Varia RearVue 820 features a powerful rear light designed to improve your visibility to other road users.

With a maximum brightness of 100 lumens in daytime flash mode, it can be visible from up to 2 kilometers away in favorable conditions.

Several lighting modes are available:

• Daytime flash: enhanced visibility during daytime rides.

• Nighttime flash: lighting suited for nighttime conditions.

• Steady mode: continuous rear lighting.

• Peloton mode: reduced intensity for group rides.

The Garmin Varia app also allows you to customize certain lighting sequences.

Automatic brake light: indicate when you slow down

The Varia RearVue 820 features a smart brake light function.

When it detects slowing down or stopping, the system activates a specific light sequence to alert road users behind you.

This feature provides drivers and other cyclists with additional visual information.

The brake light can be disabled according to your preferences.

Up to 24 hours of battery life for your long rides

With up to 24 hours of battery life in daytime flash mode, the Garmin Varia RearVue 820 is ideal for long-distance training and endurance rides.

In radar-only mode, without rear lighting, its battery life can reach 30 hours.

Its rechargeable battery and USB-C port make it easy to use every day.

Compatible with Garmin Edge bike computers and the Varia app

The Garmin Varia RearVue 820 integrates with the Garmin ecosystem to display traffic alerts directly on your compatible device.

When connected to a compatible Garmin Edge bike computer, it allows you to see approaching vehicles and receive audible alerts.

It can also be used with the Garmin Varia app on your smartphone.

Some advanced features, including vehicle size representation and threat level assessment, require a compatible device.

Equipment particularly suited for cycling and triathlon

For cyclists and triathletes who rack up miles on open roads, the Garmin Varia RearVue 820 is a valuable addition to their safety routine.

It is especially useful for long endurance rides, solo training, and sessions on busy roads.

Its compact design and seatpost mount allow it to be discreetly attached to many road and gravel bikes.

Why choose the Garmin Varia RearVue 820 from Triathlon Store?

At Triathlon Store, we select innovative equipment that supports cyclists and triathletes in their training and racing.

The Garmin Varia RearVue 820 is designed for athletes looking for a high-performance rear radar, powerful lighting, and smart features to improve their awareness on the road.

Anticipate more. Be more visible. Ride with confidence.

The radar is a tool to help you stay aware. It should never replace the cyclist's attention, visual checks, or compliance with traffic laws.