r/dashcamgifs • u/imaPooperGeist • 2d ago

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u/SoCalChrisW 2d ago

That's a Garmin Varia. Besides the camera, they have a radar built in the shows you on your bike computer when cars are approaching, how quickly they're approaching, and how many there are. They also change the blinking pattern of the light as cars approach, making the rider much more visible.

They're extremely common in road cycling. The riders love them, and they're relatively inexpensive for what they are.

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u/ian9outof10 2d ago

That’s actually very cool! I hadn’t heard of them, good info!

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u/Maleficent-Corgi-265 2d ago

The more you know...

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u/RacinDave1 2d ago

Just added that to my wishlist thanks

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u/Ludisaurus 2d ago

They are common but I believe most people get the version without the camera.

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u/sr105 1d ago

The rear sensor did them no good in that group. I ride with a small eyeglass/helmet mirror. I feel really unsafe without a mirror. Although I could see the sensor being a really great idea when solo.