Giveaway: Garmin Varia smart bike system
Garmin SA are giving away a Varia smart bike system valued at R8,150. The winner: The winner of the Garmin Varia package is Allrounder. Congratulations! The Garmin Varia package includes the Varia Rearview Radar and Display Unit Bundle, Varia Smart Bike Tail Light, and the new Varia UT800 Smart Bike Headlight. Terms & Conditions The […]
Review: Garmin Varia smart bike system
Since the launch of the Varia Rearview Radar, Garmin have grown their smart cycling device range and the degree of integration of each device. As a standalone, the rear view Radar is a smart rear bike light that improves your visibility, situational awareness and safety with adaptive brightness and a radar display. Garmin did not […]
Giveaway: Garmin Varia smart bike system
Garmin are giving away a Varia smart bike system valued at R16,500. The Garmin Varia package includes the Varia Rearview Radar and Display Unit Bundle, Varia Smart Bike Tail Light, Varia Smart Bike Headlight, and Varia Vision. The winner: Congratulations to Michael Agathagelou! The winner of the Garmin Varia bundle.
First Look Friday: Garmin Varia Smart Bike System
First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring Garmin’s Varia Smart Bike ecosystem. Garmin introduced their Varia rear light and radar following the acquisition of Backtracker in early 2015. They have since added a smart headlight and in-sight display as well as full […]
Win a Garmin Varia bike radar
You’re just one question away from winning a Garmin Varia bike radar. Complete the form below, correctly answering the competition question, to be entered into the draw. The Prize Up for grabs is the Garmin Varia Rearview Radar Bundle which retails for R 3,899.00. This includes the Varia Radar (RTL 500) & Display Unit (RDU). […]
Review: Garmin Varia rearview radar
Garmin’s Varia rearview radar system seeks to give cyclists eyes in the back of their heads. The Varia uses radar to detect the movement of vehicles behind the cyclist and warns the riders of the approaching vehicle. We previously reviewed the South African developed Backtracker which was bought out by Garmin and reimagined as the […]
First Look Friday: BH Lynx 4.8, Garmin Varia, and Hammerhead One
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the BH Lynx 4.8 29er 9.9, Garmin Varia Rearview Bike Radar, and the Hammerhead One. BH Lynx 4.8 29er 9.9 The Lynx 4.8 29er fits squarely in the XC / trail category featuring 120mm travel, […]
Garmin introduce the Varia Line of Smart Cycling Devices
Garmin International Inc. today announced the Varia line of smart cycling devices, including a first-of-its-kind rearview bike radar and smart bike lights. Helping create a safer cycling environment, Varia rearview bike radar warns cyclists of vehicles approaching from behind up to 140 meters (153 yards) and also warns approaching vehicles of a cyclist ahead, and […]
Garmin acquires Stellenbosch based Backtracker bike radar
Garmin Ltd. announced yesterday that it has acquired the assets of iKubu (Pty) Ltd., a privately-held designer of computer vision and radar systems for the cycling market. Stellenbosch based iKubu was in the final stages of developing the Backtracker low-energy bike radar, a device that provides unparalleled situational awareness by giving the cyclist the speed […]
Review: Backtracker
Cyclist safety is a serious concern, especially when on the road. Many road cyclists and commuters have at least one story about their dance with death. Ikubu, based in Stellenbosch, have developed a device that they hope will better prepare you to avoid these close encounters. The Backtracker is touted as a device that monitors […]