Vara Radar Smart bike lights Marc Bainbridge Outdoor
Varía Radar & Smart bike lights Marc Bainbridge Outdoor & Fitness Product Manager Garmin Southern Africa
Road Stats 40% of Cycling deaths are caused by Cyclist being hit from behind • US NHTSA survey, 12% of cyclists felt threatened during their last ride. • BBC Survey in the UK, over 50% of people believe it is too dangerous to cycle on the roads in their local area. • Australia Survey - Perceived danger of cycling due to lack of safe places to cycle and fear of being hit by motorist (26% of respondents. )
Garmin varia – How it Works Rear Tail light has built in Radar Detects vehicles from 140 m back Alerts rider to approaching vehicle on Device or Display unit Gives colour indicator to classify perceived threat to cyclist (Orange – Car approaching & Red – Car approaching is a danger) Can track up to 8 cars at a time Tail light rapidly pulses as vehicle approaches to alert driver 5 Hours battery in High power mode
Garmin varia – How it Works Orange/Red light indicates a car has been detected Tracks up to 8 vehicles at a time from up to 140 m Indicator to show Radar is paired with a display unit
Garmin varia – How it Works RED indicates a greater threat to the ride This is based on the vehicles speed in relation to the rider
Garmin varia - Installation Standard clamp mount Head display Tail light Radar * Radar and Display are paired at the factory * Connection to a Garmin unit is a simple accessory pairing Aero post adapter
Garmin Varia Radar – Proudly made by RSA Invented by South African company i. Kubu in Stellenbosch
Garmin varia Smart bike lights
Garmin Varia Smart bike lights SMART LIGHT Extends the beam further ahead of the cyclist based on speed & Shortens the beam as you slow down Ensures maximum light where you need it – when you need it Hooded design to prevent light “blinding” motorists Multiple light modes and flashing mode TAIL LIGHTS Auto Deceleration – enhances light when decelerating to alert riders and motorists Indicator function when used as a pair
Garmin – Safety Features Varia Vision Heads up Full colour Display of Garmin data in glasses Keep your eyes on the road whilst still seeing your ride data Compatible with Varia Radar Incident Detection Auto detect potential crash – notifies emergency contact through connect phone Live Track & Group Track Live Track - Allows loved ones to follow your progress on a ride Group Track – Allows you to see where your riding partners are on the device within a 15 km radius REMOTE FUNCTIONS Control lights through Edge device or Edge Remote on handlebar
Garmin Varia Radar
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