"Yes - the Garmin Varia radar works with Wahoo bike computers (including the Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT). Once paired, your Wahoo shows a Quick Answer:left-side radar strip(You can put it on the right side if you prefer) and car icons that move as vehicles approach from behind. It gives you earlier awareness than a mirror alone, especially on quiet roads where you can lose focus. Why I Wanted This Answer Before I Bought One For years I relied on my Take-A-Look mirror."
"I bought mine in 2014 and I've worn it on every ride since. And yes - it made me safer. But I noticed something uncomfortable: sometimes I'd lose focus. Not because I'm careless - because riding is real life. You look ahead. You think about the road. You settle into rhythm. And on rural roads, especially, you can go a long stretch without seeing anyone."
"I was riding on the shoulder, mostly toward the right side. I felt like I had plenty of space. I had my mirror, and I was checking behind me, watching traffic stay up on the highway while I stayed safely on the shoulder. Traffic was a little busy that morning. And at some point, I lost focus for just a moment - I didn't check the mirror like I usually did. Then I heard the rumble strips. A car was suddenly right on top of me - so close that I could feel the heat off the engine as it came across the rumble strips and into the shoulder."
The Garmin Varia radar is compatible with Wahoo bike computers, including the ELEMNT BOLT, and displays a radar strip and moving vehicle icons on the Wahoo screen once paired. The radar provides earlier awareness of approaching vehicles than a mirror alone, particularly on quiet or rural roads where riders can lose focus. Long-term mirror use can still leave gaps in awareness because riders often look ahead and settle into rhythm. One close call on a divided highway occurred when a rider lost focus briefly, heard rumble strips, and felt a car pass dangerously close on the shoulder.
Read at Theoldguybicycleblog
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