{"product_id":"garmin-varia-rct715-rear-bike-light-with-radar-1080p-camera-safety-system","title":"Garmin Varia RCT715 Rear Bike Light with Radar \u0026 1080p Camera Safety System","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGarmin Varia RCT715\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most capable device in the Varia range, combining a \u003cstrong\u003erear radar, a bright tail light, and a continuous 1080p camera\u003c\/strong\u003e into a single seatpost-mounted unit. It's the definitive answer for road cyclists who want radar awareness, strong rear visibility, and video evidence of every ride — all in one compact, integrated package. It detects approaching vehicles from up to \u003cstrong\u003e140 metres behind you\u003c\/strong\u003e and delivers real-time alerts to a paired Garmin Edge computer or the Varia smartphone app, giving you advance warning to adjust your road position before traffic arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated camera records continuously in \u003cstrong\u003e1080p\u003c\/strong\u003e and automatically saves footage when an incident is detected via the built-in accelerometer — so if something happens, the evidence is preserved without you having to do anything. Footage can be reviewed and managed via the \u003cstrong\u003eVaria smartphone app\u003c\/strong\u003e (iOS and Android) or directly through a compatible Garmin Edge computer. The tail light is visible up to \u003cstrong\u003e1.6km away\u003c\/strong\u003e and offers four modes — solid, peloton, night flash, and day flash — covering everything from group riding etiquette to maximum solo visibility. Battery life runs to \u003cstrong\u003eup to 6 hours in day flash mode with recording active\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the unit carries an \u003cstrong\u003eIPX7 water rating\u003c\/strong\u003e (immersion to 1m for 30 minutes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RCT715 integrates seamlessly with the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/computers-gps\"\u003eGarmin Edge computers\u003c\/a\u003e — including the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-computers-gps-edge-540-gps-unit\"\u003eEdge 540\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-computers-gps-edge-840-gps-unit\"\u003eEdge 840\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-edge-r-850-gps-unit\"\u003eEdge 850\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-gps-unit-edge-1040-unit-only-p108757\"\u003eEdge 1040\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-gps-unit-edge-1050-p134310\"\u003eEdge 1050\u003c\/a\u003e — displaying vehicle alerts on screen and giving you camera control from the handlebar. Pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-front-light-varia-ut800-smart-headlight-trail-edition-p135439\"\u003eVaria UT800 front light\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete smart lighting system. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/garmin\"\u003eGarmin range\u003c\/a\u003e or explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lights\"\u003elights collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rear-lights\"\u003erear lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're deciding between the RCT715 and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-rear-radar-varia-rvr315-p135469\"\u003eVaria RVR315\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-varia%E2%84%A2-rearvue-820\"\u003eRearVue 820\u003c\/a\u003e, the RCT715 is the choice for riders who want the added security of continuous video recording alongside radar and light functionality. The RVR315 and 820 are lighter and simpler; the RCT715 is the most comprehensive option in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It's Good For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want radar, rear light, and continuous 1080p video recording in a single unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetecting approaching vehicles up to 140m behind you with real-time alerts to a paired Garmin Edge or Varia app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic incident recording — footage is saved automatically when an impact is detected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTail light visible up to 1.6km with four modes: solid, peloton, night flash, and day flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPX7 water resistance for reliable use in all weather conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull integration with Garmin Edge computers for on-screen radar alerts and camera control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-front-light-varia-ut800-smart-headlight-trail-edition-p135439\"\u003eVaria UT800\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete smart front-and-rear system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It's NOT Good For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who don't need video recording and want a lighter, simpler unit — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-rear-radar-varia-rvr315-p135469\"\u003eVaria RVR315\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-varia%E2%84%A2-rearvue-820\"\u003eRearVue 820\u003c\/a\u003e are more compact alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRides exceeding 6 hours without a recharge opportunity — battery life is reduced when recording is active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOff-road MTB use where rear vehicle radar is not a concern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing attentive riding and road awareness — the Varia is a safety aid, not a substitute for good road craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the automatic incident recording work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe RCT715 records continuously while riding. If the built-in accelerometer detects a sudden impact or crash, it automatically saves the footage from before and after the incident to ensure the evidence is preserved. You don't need to manually trigger anything — it happens automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I access and manage the camera footage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootage can be reviewed, downloaded, and managed via the Varia smartphone app on iOS or Android. If you're using a compatible Garmin Edge computer, you can also control the camera and access basic footage management directly from your handlebar-mounted screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Garmin Edge computers is it compatible with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Varia RCT715 is compatible with a wide range of Garmin Edge computers including the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-computers-gps-edge-540-gps-unit\"\u003eEdge 540\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-computers-gps-edge-840-gps-unit\"\u003eEdge 840\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-edge-r-850-gps-unit\"\u003eEdge 850\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-gps-unit-edge-1040-unit-only-p108757\"\u003eEdge 1040\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-gps-unit-edge-1050-p134310\"\u003eEdge 1050\u003c\/a\u003e. It can also be used with the Varia smartphone app without a Garmin Edge computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the RCT715 compare to the RVR315 and RearVue 820?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-rear-radar-varia-rvr315-p135469\"\u003eRVR315\u003c\/a\u003e offers core radar and light functionality in the most compact form. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-varia%E2%84%A2-rearvue-820\"\u003eRearVue 820\u003c\/a\u003e adds a longer detection range (175m), more powerful light (2km visibility), intelligent brake light, and vehicle size indication. The RCT715 adds continuous 1080p video recording and automatic incident saving on top of radar and light — making it the most comprehensive but also the heaviest option in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garmin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45471938937007,"sku":"010-02476-00","price":341.23,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/2003\/4223\/files\/Screenshot2025-09-29151755.jpg?v=1768515714","url":"https:\/\/www.swinnertoncycles.co.uk\/products\/garmin-varia-rct715-rear-bike-light-with-radar-1080p-camera-safety-system","provider":"Swinnerton Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}