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By detection range

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By battery life

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By weight

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Features and options

Steady lightMounting location: On the seatpostConnectivity: ANT+IPX7 protectionFeatures: Braking detectionFor round seatpostsConnectivity: Bluetooth

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Best Bike radar: Over £150 2026, comparison and reviews

Prices in GBP are indicative: they are converted from the reference catalogue prices in euros at a fixed rate (EUR 1 = £0.85, 9 Sep 2026) and are not prices from a local retailer. The price at your retailer prevails. (14 Sep 2026)

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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.

4 published reviews · 6 scoring criteria · 80 verified data points

4 models

7.4 Our pick Garmin Varia RCT716, studio product shot
Garmin

Garmin Varia RCT716

Overall rating

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8.6 Braking detection Garmin Varia RearVue 820, studio product shot
Garmin

Garmin Varia RearVue 820

Overall rating

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8.3 Steady lighting Garmin Varia RearVue 820 StVZO, studio product shot
Garmin

Garmin Varia RearVue 820 StVZO

Overall rating

£238Read the review →
8 Bike power supply Garmin Varia eRTL616, editorial lifestyle
Garmin

Garmin Varia eRTL616

Overall rating

£170Read the review →

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.

Where this selection comes from

Our rankings over £150

Updated on 1 November 2026
Rankings Rating Price Detection rangeBattery lifeWeightLight outputDetection angleCharging timeBattery capacity
1. Garmin Varia RCT716 7.4/10 n/a 140 m 5 h 147 g 5 lm 40 ° 3 h n/a
2. Garmin Varia RearVue 820 8.6/10 n/a n/a 30 h 90 g 100 lm 60 ° 2.5 h n/a
3. Garmin Varia RearVue 820 StVZO 8.3/10 £238 n/a 30 h n/a n/a 60 ° 2.5 h n/a
4. Garmin Varia eRTL616 8/10 £170 140 m n/a 50 g 5 lm 40 ° n/a n/a

Rankings are based on our review ratings, calculated by comparing manufacturer specifications across the full catalogue.Our methodology.

This selection by the numbers

This selection includes 4 analysed bike radars with recorded prices of at least £176.48. Their average score is 8.1/10. Highest rated: Garmin Varia RearVue 820, with 8.6/10.

A model sold only on Amazon has no displayed price: it is excluded from all price-based selections.

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