Connectivity: ANT+
17 models8/10 at the median£115 median recorded price
17 models analysed, median rating 8/10. Highest rated: Sigma RECO 80 LINK (8.9/10).
Top rated
- Sigma RECO 80 LINK 8.9/10
- Magene L508 8/10
- Lezyne Radar Drive Rear 7.9/10
Choosing guide
Bike radar: which features and options should you choose?
Here we compare 18 options across 24 bike radars: model count, median rating and the highest-rated model for each, to help you make an informed choice.
By Romain Brunel, updated on
Features and options: 18 options compared
Prices collected from retailers are for guidance only: they may have changed since, the current price is the one shown by the retailer. No price is shown for models sold only on Amazon. Amounts converted from reference prices in euros using a dated exchange rate.
Features and options: option by option
Connectivity: Bluetooth
6 models7.9/10 at the median£87 median recorded price
6 models analysed, median rating 7.9/10. Highest rated: Bryton Gardia R300L (8.5/10).
Top rated
- Bryton Gardia R300L 8.5/10
- BBB Cycling Signal Radar BLS-251 7.8/10
- Magicshine SEEMEE 100AD 7.7/10
Smartphone compatibility: Android compatible
7 models7.7/10 at the median£108 median recorded price
7 models analysed, median rating 7.7/10. Highest rated: Sigma RECO 80 LINK (8.9/10).
Top rated
- Sigma RECO 80 LINK 8.9/10
- Lezyne Radar Drive Rear 7.9/10
- BBB Cycling Signal Radar BLS-251 7.8/10
Smartphone compatibility: iOS compatible
3 models8.2/10 at the median
3 models analysed, median rating 8.2/10. Highest rated: Bryton Gardia R300L (8.5/10).
Top rated
- Bryton Gardia R300L 8.5/10
- Wahoo TRACKR RADAR 7.9/10
- Giant Recon+ TL 300 R 8.2/10
Steady light
21 models8.2/10 at the median£103 median recorded price
21 models analysed, median rating 8.2/10. Highest rated: Sigma RECO 81 LINK (9.2/10).
Top rated
- Sigma RECO 81 LINK 9.2/10
- Sigma RECO 80 LINK 8.9/10
- Bryton Gardia R300L 8.5/10
Light modes: Daytime flashing
3 models8.5/10 at the median£103 median recorded price
3 models analysed, median rating 8.5/10. Highest rated: Sigma RECO 81 LINK (9.2/10).
Top rated
- Sigma RECO 81 LINK 9.2/10
- Magicshine SEEMEE R300 8.5/10
- Trek CarBack 8.5/10
Also: Nighttime flashing
Compare 3 models
Peloton mode
2 models8.9/10 at the median
2 models analysed, median rating 8.9/10. Highest rated: Sigma RECO 81 LINK (9.2/10).
Top rated
- Sigma RECO 81 LINK 9.2/10
- Magicshine SEEMEE R300 8.5/10
Features: Braking detection
10 models8.5/10 at the median£84 median recorded price
10 models analysed, median rating 8.5/10. Highest rated: Sigma RECO 81 LINK (9.2/10).
Top rated
- Sigma RECO 81 LINK 9.2/10
- Sigma RECO 80 LINK 8.9/10
- Bryton Gardia R300L 8.5/10
Features: Automatic power on and off
1 model8.5/10 at the median
1 model analysed, median rating 8.5/10. Highest rated: Magicshine SEEMEE R300 (8.5/10).
Top rated
- Magicshine SEEMEE R300 8.5/10
Features: Video recording
1 model7.4/10 at the median
1 model analysed, median rating 7.4/10. Highest rated: Garmin Varia RCT716 (7.4/10).
Top rated
- Garmin Varia RCT716 7.4/10
IPX7 protection
14 models8/10 at the median£119 median recorded price
14 models analysed, median rating 8/10. Highest rated: Bryton Gardia R300L (8.5/10).
Top rated
- Bryton Gardia R300L 8.5/10
- Magene L508 8/10
- Lezyne Radar Drive Rear 7.9/10
IP67 protection
3 models8.9/10 at the median
3 models analysed, median rating 8.9/10. Highest rated: Sigma RECO 81 LINK (9.2/10).
Top rated
- Sigma RECO 81 LINK 9.2/10
- Sigma RECO 80 LINK 8.9/10
- COOSPO TR70 8.5/10
IPX6 protection
2 models8.5/10 at the median
2 models analysed, median rating 8.5/10. Highest rated: Magicshine SEEMEE R300 (8.5/10).
Top rated
- Magicshine SEEMEE R300 8.5/10
- CYCPLUS L7 8.5/10
Mounting location: On the seatpost
21 models8/10 at the median£108 median recorded price
21 models analysed, median rating 8/10. Highest rated: Sigma RECO 81 LINK (9.2/10).
Top rated
- Sigma RECO 81 LINK 9.2/10
- Sigma RECO 80 LINK 8.9/10
- Bryton Gardia R300L 8.5/10
Mounting location: On the luggage rack
1 model8/10 at the median
1 model analysed, median rating 8/10. Highest rated: Garmin Varia eRTL616 (8/10).
Top rated
- Garmin Varia eRTL616 8/10
For round seatposts
8 models8.4/10 at the median£108 median recorded price
8 models analysed, median rating 8.4/10. Highest rated: Sigma RECO 81 LINK (9.2/10).
Top rated
- Sigma RECO 81 LINK 9.2/10
- Sigma RECO 80 LINK 8.9/10
- Lezyne Radar Drive Rear 7.9/10
For D-shaped seatposts
3 models7.4/10 at the median
3 models analysed, median rating 7.4/10. Highest rated: Bryton Gardia R300L (8.5/10).
Top rated
- Bryton Gardia R300L 8.5/10
- Garmin Varia RCT716 7.4/10
- Lezyne Radar StVZO Rear 7.4/10
For aero seatposts
2 models7.7/10 at the median
2 models analysed, median rating 7.7/10. Highest rated: Lezyne Radar StVZO Rear (7.4/10).
Top rated
- Lezyne Radar StVZO Rear 7.4/10
- iGPSPORT SR30 8/10
Features and options: your questions
Bike radar: which features and options should you choose?
Among our 24 bike radars, the most common option is “Steady light” (21 models). The table on this page compares 18 options: model count, median rating and the highest-rated model for each.
“Steady light”: which model is highest rated among bike radars?
Sigma RECO 81 LINK, rated 9.2/10, is the highest-rated of the 21 models models with this option.
“Mounting location: On the seatpost”: which model is highest rated among bike radars?
Sigma RECO 81 LINK, rated 9.2/10, is the highest-rated of the 21 models models with this option.
“Connectivity: ANT+”: which model is highest rated among bike radars?
Sigma RECO 80 LINK, rated 8.9/10, is the highest-rated of the 17 models models with this option.