Originally Posted by
tFUnK
Anyone with real world experience commuting with a rear radar setup? Garmin has a rear light+radar unit that pairs with compatible head units. There's also the Magene from AliExpress/Amazon. Seems like an interesting idea but how's the real-world utility?
I use the Garmin Varia setup with my Garmin Edge 520. System works great but battery life is only about 4 hours. The good news is the radar still works when I attach it to a small battery pack. Picks up cars about 130 yards back. I ride brevets on a recumbent bike and would never ride without it.