Think of it as a group ride mode, and then it might make sense. Some people become irate when you use lights in a daylight group ride. Yeah I don't get it either, but I think it would be nice to have it as an option. Perhaps the Varia radar itself has the resolution to detect the following conditions:
1) Car behind - flash on
2) No car behind, no cyclist behind - flash on
3) No car behind, cyclist behind - flash off or low intensity
It would be a nice group safety feature, at least for those behind you, if it started something like "low flash on radar contact".
agree!
I don't think this is a good idea ta all.
The light should be flashing all the time ... cars can see the light long before the radar picks them up. Plus I want non-cars to see me.
I'm pretty sure the light does change it's blink pattern when a car is detected.
I second that! Exactly what I had in mind. GARMIN please add that! Thank you!
I second that! Exactly what I had in mind. GARMIN please add that! Thank you!
Good idea. Also add an always solid mode (even with car behind). Some groups don't like any flashing of rear lights, especially on night rides. Very distracting.