Here is a link to the mount on Amazon: amzn.to/3Rcobwr (Amazon US) ¦ amzn.to/3ErWt79 (Amazon UK)
@christianb.1028
Жыл бұрын
I've been wanting to attach my Varia to exactly that flap for quite some time and had a lot of ideas. This never occurred to me. Thank you. True genius lies in the simplest of things.
@gregglewis3256
29 күн бұрын
I’m embarrassed that I didn’t figure this out myself. Thanks for sharing.
@stevemahoney1733
2 жыл бұрын
It takes a smart person to pull the curtain back on something both obvious and simple. Well done
@deanwaller1029
3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe I was looking at all manor of 3D printed solutions when this was so much more obvious! Thanks for this, I can now attach the Varia to my larger Audax bag
@mtb4657
4 ай бұрын
THANK YOU! I could not figure out how to attach it to my bag with the flap under my seat. I used 😂zip ties and now I can cut them off and do it this way. Genius!!!!!!
@edge23310
3 жыл бұрын
You should make more "esoteric" videos! It was incredibly useful, thank you. 😘
@Sportivecyclist
3 жыл бұрын
Also, I’ll be honest, dead easy to make. I’ll endeavour to achieve a balance of the esoteric and the exoteric in the future.
@patrickdoranski9394
2 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I've been searching for a good saddlebag mount and I apparently had all I needed the whole time. Thanks!
@jimpeyton1459
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you....seems so simple,ut I stared at my bag and never made the leap of faith
@biketoshi5348
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! So simple and beautiful, nothing 3d printed required whatsoever.
@Sportivecyclist
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@cjohansen38
Жыл бұрын
So very helpful! Thank you! I was feeling like I had to choose between safety and food for tomorrow’s century ride, and now I can have both! I was planning to use lots of zip ties but this is brilliantly simplistic! And my existing saddle bag has the flap 🎉
@JamesBond-hy4kv
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤ I had been using a tool bottle and therefore losing a water bottle/mount - then dying of dehydration on hot days! Now I can run 2 bottles again 😊
@andyking8464
3 жыл бұрын
Just got a varia and this video solved a major problem for me - thanks:)
@filterfreephotography
3 жыл бұрын
Same bag, same age, same way I attached mine. Nice video.
@meibing4912
2 жыл бұрын
Great! Buying a saddle bag and had not figured this out.
@noxskuses
Жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I have been looking for.
@fergy1ful
2 жыл бұрын
I've just bought Varia and had consoled myself to losing my Topeak aero wedge until.....voila....thank you so much. So many reviews on the Varia just say it's not possible and yet you have proved them all wrong. Many thanks for taking the trouble to share and you have a new subscriber as a result!
@boraakyol4614
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for helping me solve my Varia radar mount problem.
@hine0020
3 жыл бұрын
So so helpful. I spent ages looking for all these specialised mounts and this is perfect. Cheers
@Peakabike
3 жыл бұрын
Great tip for my incoming Varia 315 !
@FufuFang
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I wish I had seen your video earlier. I bought a 3D printer part for £15 in order to mount this...
@gunny6517
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome realization, MY radar found a new HOME!
@Hotshotzwifting
2 жыл бұрын
Wow , I am so pleased I found your video . It’s been bugging how I could get both on my saddle post without the bag knocking the light off . Thanks for sharing the tip 👍
@clasicooooo
2 жыл бұрын
You are GREATE I felt little bit sad when I found that no space for my saddle bag. Your video is very useful
@stuartmiles1401
11 ай бұрын
superb, thank you. I'd cable tied the Varia mount to mine but this is far better.
@MisterPlopPlop
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! I was looking at way to over engineered solutions this works perfect!
@debfew1
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! You saved me from struggling with this! I had an extra mount from my Garmin Explorer and it worked perfectly! I don’t know why the Garmin Varia, does not include this mount.
@6pointstar
9 ай бұрын
So simple and a great price ;) Thanks so much!
@dazaylward584
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! So obvious and simple once shown! Thank you!
@nycpersonal
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Trick was to use the spare mount from my Edge, which is flat, instead of the mount that game with the varia which is designed for the seatpost.
@mattc6255
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great solution!!!
@Katherine-zu3xi
3 ай бұрын
Thank You!
@DaemonViews
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This is very useful. I missed the obvious. Have this attachment from my Garmin gps. Don't have to look for one. Normal bike lights will take a hike at the first bump. Have lost 2 that way already.
@KingCollagen2
3 жыл бұрын
Ingenious! 👍😁
@bobpowell6547
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliantly simple. Many thanks
@lastpme
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks…I have that saddle bag 😊
@PostcardsFromJapan
5 ай бұрын
Great tip! Exactly what I needed.
@lancecrawley9542
2 жыл бұрын
Bloody hell! Well done, mate! 😱💥
@johnmunar897
2 жыл бұрын
You are genius! Thanks.
@streamdreams
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks that is exactly what I was looking for
@kostondub
7 ай бұрын
Brilliant bodge!
@beebee6891
Жыл бұрын
You didn't explain that you need to use the spare garmin connectors that came with the computer. There were no spares in the varia, and I had forgotten there were spares with the computer. I figured that out with a lot of searching. Also, how well does this work? when I mount mine it really flops around, so does that effect the performance of the device? Would I need to figure out how to firm it up so it doesn't flop around?
@TheAnticarnist
2 ай бұрын
THIS THIS THIS
@jean-phil
2 жыл бұрын
I had a similar issue with the Garmin Radar on a different saddle bag, I've used some "VELCRO Brand Sticky Back" and a good old tie wrap and it has been working well for the past few years
@fendermon
3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thanks :)
@chrisrosser9848
Жыл бұрын
Where do you get that mounting piece. Mine didn’t come with one. Directions so it for mounting RDU to handlebar stem.
@GreggDInNh
3 жыл бұрын
This video was very helpful!
@frankgerner9822
2 жыл бұрын
Bup labs hand makes a mount. Greeg the owner is a craftsman cyclist. It attaches a mount to your seat rails and the extension mounts the varia past your bag. I have been using it for years . I love it solves a big problem
@Sportivecyclist
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yes, just googled Bup Labs. That's cool. Given them a look people!
@marcoduarte6557
3 жыл бұрын
Simply Amazing idea!! thank you so much!!
@DrNick8002
11 ай бұрын
Just did as you showed 👍👍
@MrFifth-up9jz
2 жыл бұрын
Right to the point! Thank you! Just sub.
@earthrunner1
4 ай бұрын
PERFECT!!!!
@tknterry
3 жыл бұрын
I love this video! Short and to the point! If you don’t mind, one question: I have a rear bike rack bag (not saddle bag) with that same flap on the end of it. Do you think the Varia radar will function as well at that location?
@daveyrobo
8 ай бұрын
Brilliant Thank you 👍
@jamesray4456
3 жыл бұрын
Super helpful!
@djl1228
3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Would you have a link for the Garmin mount you used. That didn't some with the Varia.
Yes , I bought the garmin edge mount and can confirm it fits
@iangreenstreet1407
Жыл бұрын
Perfect thanks
@pgreenx
Жыл бұрын
I’d like to attach the Garmin to rear stay when bike packing since the rear bike packing bag constantly changes size and shape and doesn’t have a squared off rear end
@lazurm
2 жыл бұрын
The main issue with this method is that one is dependent on the strength of the "rubber band" which, despite its acclaimed ability to withstand the rigors of sun, rain and atmospheric exposure, when it eventually breaks one risks a $200 loss. Adding an adhesive based tether reduces that issue. (By the way, clean your saddle bag please.) I've seen seat mounts with Garmin extensions that allow the Varia to mount to the seat posts with the mount projected over and past the saddle bag. I've seen Garmin mounts screwed through small holes made into the saddle bag which has an inside-the-saddle-bag screw insert/nut or thin zip ties holding the Garmin mount tightly and securely. I've seen this technique with the Varia turned upside down with added velcro attached to the saddle bag and the Varia for increased stability. I've seen fire and I've seen rain but I hope to not have to deal with the Garmin/Varia radar pain...again.
@nomadtales
2 жыл бұрын
a couple of small zip ties would probably work just as well if you are worried about the rubber bands.
@KeithCollyer
Жыл бұрын
A couple of rides ago this happened to me. I got a "radar disconnected" message, which happens, but when it hadn't reconnected I stopped and found it had dropped off. Rode back about half a mile and fortunately, it was still in the road flashing away. The band had broken.
@Bob-rm5et
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ianta2008
3 жыл бұрын
Ahh! Can't believe I didn't think of this - thanks for video
@cal4625
6 ай бұрын
Just to be safe, I have my RVR 315 tethered to my bike so if it does happen to come loose from my bag somehow it can't go far. I ride on low volume rural roads and I use my mirrors a lot. I can normally hear an approaching vehicle even if I didn't notice it in my mirrors but the RVR still alerts me to quite a few vehicles I neither hear or see. Regardless of how often I look in the mirrors, a motor vehicle approaching you at speed can come up on you very quickly.
@pault477
Жыл бұрын
well done
@lynerobert8959
2 жыл бұрын
Merci beaucoup! :)
@ScottMintell-w1o
2 ай бұрын
Does the varia shake more compared to attaching it to the seat post? If so, does this affect radar capabilities in any way?
@Sportivecyclist
2 ай бұрын
It probably does. But then maybe it cushions road bumps if the bike has a firm ride. I've never done a side by side comparison but in day to day riding, I've not noticed the difference.
@messi9991
3 жыл бұрын
If the flap is smaller (mine is maybe max half in size as yours), I think that would mean a looser fit, no? because it looks like your flap covers most of the band, really all except the ends that are stretched onto the mount.
@putrid.p
Жыл бұрын
I use a zip tie around the rails pulling the mount against the saddle bag. A bit of a pain to get to the saddlebag, which I hardly ever do anyway.
@pvfpinto
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, not sure if it’s enough. The varia move with the road bumps? What about the saddle varia supports? And with a saddle bag? Looking for a more vertical saddle bag so it don’t press the varia.
@grantvs
Жыл бұрын
This does not work with the standard connector that comes with the RT515. The connector that comes with the unit has two slots not 4 flanges. You have to purchase another connector if you want to do this (or have the spare from a Garmin computer).
@huggcycles1545
Жыл бұрын
Yep it's a purpose built light mount!
@sipapito
Ай бұрын
I just lost mine after going on a big bumpy street and somehow it came off the bracket the sad part is I lost it on my birthday and went and look for it when I realized it was not there any longer, I was wearing Airpods so I did not hear when it fell off, I had all warnings set up but I was paying attention to the traffic and someone got lucky.
@WH6FQE
Жыл бұрын
I am needing to find a way to attach it to a waist pack as I can not have a saddle bag on the bike because I have two water bottled behind the saddle where a saddle bag would go. I need to attach it to the center bottle holder on a CamelBak waist pack. They make a clip to attach the Varia to a belt which would be perfect, Amazon Japan sells it, but they will not ship the plastic clip to Hawaii so I am looking for another option.
@patricksudol5617
2 жыл бұрын
What is the mount that you rubber banded to the saddle bag and ultimately “twist in” the Varia into? Does it come with the Varia?
@mypojam
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it's the standard Garmin mount that can be adapted to the seatpost rig or on the bag
@al1843
3 жыл бұрын
Did you use the Harmon mount that came with the Varia? The one that came with my RVR315 came with a thick mount that is meant to go on the seat post. If I mount that to my saddle bag, the Varia would end up sideways.
@Sportivecyclist
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I used the Garmin mount that comes with, say, the Edge 530. I believe you can buy them on Amazon (if you don't already have an Edge bike computer with spares).
@chocomonsters4435
Ай бұрын
Does Varia slope downward limiting its radar function?
@Sportivecyclist
Ай бұрын
Possibly. Maybe it doesn't pick up vehicles quite so far away (though I've not tested this). In practice I've found it works sufficiently for me in this orientation.
@djph.photography8420
2 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t the varia face down to the road? If so surely it wouldn’t do it job as good as being vertical?
@mypojam
2 жыл бұрын
It's a small enough angle downwards I'm sure the difference would be negligible
@noeoep
Жыл бұрын
This mount looks like it could also be attached just by sewing it on there?
@Sportivecyclist
Жыл бұрын
"Just"! I suppose so, but my sewing skills are not up to it!
@morefastwagons3180
3 жыл бұрын
Did they change the orientation of the mount? I just got my Garmin and if I mount it as suggested, then it ends up sideways.
@morefastwagons3180
3 жыл бұрын
Answered my own question. The version of the mount you have (which must be a previous revision) is available on Amazon. It has the flanges on all four sides.
@raymondgordon8600
Жыл бұрын
My Garmin Mount is not flat like yours! Why is mine different? It has 3 different curves.
@heavymettl
Жыл бұрын
Where did you take the mount from?
@Sportivecyclist
Жыл бұрын
It's one of the standard handlebar/stem mounts that comes with a Garmin Edge bike computer. I think you can buy them separately on Amazon (I think other people refer to which ones in the comments to this video).
@alexiamereau9208
2 жыл бұрын
My varia came with a bar shaped mount, not a flat one. Am I missing something??
@benlee304
2 жыл бұрын
ok this is freakin awesome. but have to ask….has anyone who’ve done this have it fall off?
@Sportivecyclist
2 жыл бұрын
Not in the 12+ months since I’ve been doing it Ben
@GenePavlovsky
6 ай бұрын
I don't feel really confident to trust a flimsy looking o-ring with holding a rathre expensive radar. I'm going use your method, but will add a back up "Garmin Varia Radar RTL515 Anti-Lost Case". The case comes with a tether strap, I'm gonna add a carabiner to the strap and loop it through the flap on my pannier rack bag.
@Yeqq
2 жыл бұрын
This is THE way.
@justinkenney7326
Жыл бұрын
Anybody have the actual link to that mount. He posted every other link and not one to the mount. My varia did not come with that mount.
@GraemeMoore1
2 жыл бұрын
I just picked up a Varia today and unfortunately the mounting hardware appears to have changed. The thin mount shown in the video is no longer included and only a thick, seatpost moulded one is (with mouldings for 3 common seatpost types) Furthermore, the Garmin mount cannot be rotated 90 degrees so clipping the seatpost mount onto the saddle bag isn't great as the radar is then on 90 degree angle :( In my case though, the updated mount worked just fine on my seatpost as it had plenty of clearance for the seatpost clamp.
@kurt1391
2 жыл бұрын
Garmin includes extra, thin mounts with their GPSes, and I used one of those. You can also get those on eBay.
@Valerie-ut2dk
2 жыл бұрын
@@kurt1391 Brilliant! I have the same Topeak saddlebag and have just purchased a GPS and the Varia and this video and your reply resolve my issues completely. Thanks for sharing.
@boraakyol4614
2 жыл бұрын
I used an extra one that came with my Garmin Edge. Perfect fit.
@gfm1496
Жыл бұрын
It’s amazing to me that after all the time the Varia has been available that the idiots at Garmin have not come out with a simple clip for saddle bag loops. I mean most rear bike light manufacturers have these, they know a majority of cyclists use saddle bags. What in the world are Garmin thinking by not releasing one? Very dumb.
@Sportivecyclist
Жыл бұрын
I sense anger in you.
@PuneethBedre
2 жыл бұрын
The light being as expensive as it is, I’m anxious about the security of the proposed method. For those who have tried the method, can you please confirm that the Mount solution has not failed you so far?
@JWNRW59
4 ай бұрын
Alas my under saddle bag would be the one that doesn't have this tab ..... .sheesh!!!
@carly200
3 жыл бұрын
It seems it is pointed downward, make sure it is faced backwards for better varia performance
@ElLenadorLA
2 жыл бұрын
That’s not the mount piece that came with my Varia 😕
@user-cx2bk6pm2f
5 ай бұрын
If the camera focuses on your face, remove your face from the shot. Right? 🤣
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