Can Garmin Varia radar talk to a Wahoo ELEMNT?
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Can Garmin Varia radar talk to a Wahoo ELEMNT?
Back story: Wife was in a catastrophic crash last year, fractured her C2 vertebrae, had emergency spine surgery which fused C1-4. She'll permamently have restricted range of motion in side-to-side rotation
...and yet she wants to get back on the bike. (Eventually.)
We're modifying her cockpit to make the rider position compatible with her newly titanium-reinforced forward head restrictions, and we're adding some swanky bar-end rearview mirrors. But she loves the idea of Garmin's Varia rear-facing radar as an added weapon in her arsenal of tools to compensate for not being able to easily look over her shoulder.
Thing is, she hates Garmins. She has a Wahoo ELEMNT and loves it.
Anyone know if there's a way to get the Garmin Varia radar to talk to the Wahoo ELEMNT head unit? ...maybe to display on the Wahoo's Quicklook LEDs?
Thanks.
...and yet she wants to get back on the bike. (Eventually.)
We're modifying her cockpit to make the rider position compatible with her newly titanium-reinforced forward head restrictions, and we're adding some swanky bar-end rearview mirrors. But she loves the idea of Garmin's Varia rear-facing radar as an added weapon in her arsenal of tools to compensate for not being able to easily look over her shoulder.
Thing is, she hates Garmins. She has a Wahoo ELEMNT and loves it.
Anyone know if there's a way to get the Garmin Varia radar to talk to the Wahoo ELEMNT head unit? ...maybe to display on the Wahoo's Quicklook LEDs?
Thanks.
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Can Garmin Varia radar talk to a Wahoo ELEMNT?
(I also posted this in the Electronics/Gadgets subforum, but since this is related to riding with a fused spine I thought maybe there'd be some ideas here also. Apologies for double-posting.)
Back story: Wife was in a catastrophic crash last year, fractured her C2 vertebrae, had emergency spine surgery which fused C1-4. She'll permamently have restricted range of motion in side-to-side rotation
...and yet she wants to get back on the bike. (Eventually.)
We're modifying her cockpit to make the rider position compatible with her newly titanium-reinforced forward head restrictions, and we're adding some swanky bar-end rearview mirrors. But she loves the idea of Garmin's Varia rear-facing radar as an added weapon in her arsenal of tools to compensate for not being able to easily look over her shoulder.
Thing is, she hates Garmins. She has a Wahoo ELEMNT and loves it.
Anyone know if there's a way to get the Garmin Varia radar to talk to the Wahoo ELEMNT head unit? ...maybe to display on the Wahoo's Quicklook LEDs?
Thanks.
Back story: Wife was in a catastrophic crash last year, fractured her C2 vertebrae, had emergency spine surgery which fused C1-4. She'll permamently have restricted range of motion in side-to-side rotation
...and yet she wants to get back on the bike. (Eventually.)
We're modifying her cockpit to make the rider position compatible with her newly titanium-reinforced forward head restrictions, and we're adding some swanky bar-end rearview mirrors. But she loves the idea of Garmin's Varia rear-facing radar as an added weapon in her arsenal of tools to compensate for not being able to easily look over her shoulder.
Thing is, she hates Garmins. She has a Wahoo ELEMNT and loves it.
Anyone know if there's a way to get the Garmin Varia radar to talk to the Wahoo ELEMNT head unit? ...maybe to display on the Wahoo's Quicklook LEDs?
Thanks.
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Duplicate threads merged. Please do not cross post.
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It took me literally 10 seconds to find this: https://cyclingtips.com/2019/08/waho...aria-friendly/
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Why would you even bother merging them when the only difference is the acknowledgement that they are cross-posted and the reference to context only pertinent to the other subforum it was cross-posted to? Just delete the second message, Jesus.
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I guess you are lucky if a radar would be of use to you. Around here I can't think of a ride I did when it would not continuously alarm for the entire ride. Make sure to get a way-bright daytime tail light, or better a couple of them 350 lumens on the taillight seems to be bright enough for daytime use.
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I've used the radar (first gen) since it first came out, and it really has helped to take the surprise element out of riding with occasional cars. If I use it in heavy traffic, it is just annoying. I do have to augment it with a second, brighter, tail-light (Cyglo)
Thanks for your post, as this is useful information about cross-compatibility I was not aware of.
I hope your wife is able to enjoy cycling as much as possible. It is remarkable she is eager to continue. Great that you are so supportive.
Thanks for your post, as this is useful information about cross-compatibility I was not aware of.
I hope your wife is able to enjoy cycling as much as possible. It is remarkable she is eager to continue. Great that you are so supportive.
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Two types of cyclists. Those that love the Varia, and those that have never used it.
Caveat; Not really useful in an Urban environment.
But where I am in rural UK? Indispensable! Light is bright enough, and it pairs with Wahoo easily.
I’ve had both the 1st Gen and now the 2nd Gen. Bought a 3D printed mount that attaches neatly under my seat.
Love it.
Caveat; Not really useful in an Urban environment.
But where I am in rural UK? Indispensable! Light is bright enough, and it pairs with Wahoo easily.
I’ve had both the 1st Gen and now the 2nd Gen. Bought a 3D printed mount that attaches neatly under my seat.
Love it.
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I guess you are lucky if a radar would be of use to you. Around here I can't think of a ride I did when it would not continuously alarm for the entire ride. Make sure to get a way-bright daytime tail light, or better a couple of them 350 lumens on the taillight seems to be bright enough for daytime use.
Can't say anything about Wahoo but I can say the radar is very useful. And that's based on experience using it in a city, not imagining how it might be.
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It doesn't just tell you there's a car behind you, it tells you how many and their relative positions. So you have a pretty good idea when to merge into a gap in traffic while you're paying attention to the road ahead of you.
Can't say anything about Wahoo but I can say the radar is very useful. And that's based on experience using it in a city, not imagining how it might be.
Can't say anything about Wahoo but I can say the radar is very useful. And that's based on experience using it in a city, not imagining how it might be.
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(I also posted this in the Electronics/Gadgets subforum, but since this is related to riding with a fused spine I thought maybe there'd be some ideas here also. Apologies for double-posting.)
Back story: Wife was in a catastrophic crash last year, fractured her C2 vertebrae, had emergency spine surgery which fused C1-4. She'll permamently have restricted range of motion in side-to-side rotation
...and yet she wants to get back on the bike. (Eventually.)
We're modifying her cockpit to make the rider position compatible with her newly titanium-reinforced forward head restrictions, and we're adding some swanky bar-end rearview mirrors. But she loves the idea of Garmin's Varia rear-facing radar as an added weapon in her arsenal of tools to compensate for not being able to easily look over her shoulder.
Thing is, she hates Garmins. She has a Wahoo ELEMNT and loves it.
Anyone know if there's a way to get the Garmin Varia radar to talk to the Wahoo ELEMNT head unit? ...maybe to display on the Wahoo's Quicklook LEDs?
Thanks.
Back story: Wife was in a catastrophic crash last year, fractured her C2 vertebrae, had emergency spine surgery which fused C1-4. She'll permamently have restricted range of motion in side-to-side rotation
...and yet she wants to get back on the bike. (Eventually.)
We're modifying her cockpit to make the rider position compatible with her newly titanium-reinforced forward head restrictions, and we're adding some swanky bar-end rearview mirrors. But she loves the idea of Garmin's Varia rear-facing radar as an added weapon in her arsenal of tools to compensate for not being able to easily look over her shoulder.
Thing is, she hates Garmins. She has a Wahoo ELEMNT and loves it.
Anyone know if there's a way to get the Garmin Varia radar to talk to the Wahoo ELEMNT head unit? ...maybe to display on the Wahoo's Quicklook LEDs?
Thanks.
I guess you are lucky if a radar would be of use to you. Around here I can't think of a ride I did when it would not continuously alarm for the entire ride. Make sure to get a way-bright daytime tail light, or better a couple of them 350 lumens on the taillight seems to be bright enough for daytime use.
It doesn't just tell you there's a car behind you, it tells you how many and their relative positions. So you have a pretty good idea when to merge into a gap in traffic while you're paying attention to the road ahead of you.
Can't say anything about Wahoo but I can say the radar is very useful. And that's based on experience using it in a city, not imagining how it might be.
Can't say anything about Wahoo but I can say the radar is very useful. And that's based on experience using it in a city, not imagining how it might be.
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It took me literally 10 seconds to find this: https://cyclingtips.com/2019/08/waho...aria-friendly/
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It took me literally 10 seconds to find this: https://cyclingtips.com/2019/08/waho...aria-friendly/
Yes, but you knew exactly what to ask for. Bugs me (my issue I know) that people respond like you did. If you go to the Wahoo site it doesn't sell or say anything about where you can get a radar unit or what is compatible. If you are new to this it'd be odd to know what to ask for directly. You'd think at least there would be some pointing to what would be compatible on the Wahoo page.
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Just purchased and installed the Garmin radar. Wow! So easy it is incredible. Long story, but I purchased a Garmin GPS for my recent motorcycle trip on the MidAtlantic Backroads Discovery Route and after 5 nights a 3-4 hours per night trying to get it to consistently load gpx files I sent it back. There is a problem with hom they connect with Apple products. However, it took just a few minutes to connect my new radar with the Wahoo Bolt.
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have the garmin varia and a garmin unit. sounds like the crossover garmin/wahoo thing works which is awesome.
varia has been a game-changer. yes...in the city in can get annoying but still useful. in the country-indispensible...
esp on the longer downhills. even in the city when it's beeping every few moment, it comes in handy. the varia alert +
a quick, partial head turn to the (mostly) left or right to let an approaching vehicle know you're aware of their presence is
huuge. my anecdotal sample in the last four months is less aggro and more understanding drivers. may it continue...
varia has been a game-changer. yes...in the city in can get annoying but still useful. in the country-indispensible...
esp on the longer downhills. even in the city when it's beeping every few moment, it comes in handy. the varia alert +
a quick, partial head turn to the (mostly) left or right to let an approaching vehicle know you're aware of their presence is
huuge. my anecdotal sample in the last four months is less aggro and more understanding drivers. may it continue...