For those who have the dinero - rearview radar from Garmin

[TexasProgresive]

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod518151.html
Alerts You to Vehicles Approaching from Behind

World's first cycling radar that warns of vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters)
Works independently and wirelessly integrates with compatible Edge® cycling computers¹
Edge computer or Varia head unit can detect multiple vehicles and indicates the relative speed of approach and threat level
Tail light unit brightens and flashes to notify approaching traffic of a cyclist ahead

The world's first cycling radar, Varia helps create a safer cycling environment by warning cyclists of vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters). The radar tail light also warns approaching vehicles of a cyclist ahead. Works independently or integrates seamlessly with compatible Edge cycling computers¹. Edge computer or Varia head unit can show multiple approaching vehicles and indicates the relative speed of approach and threat level.

"Edge computer or Varia head unit can show multiple approaching vehicles and indicates the relative speed of approach and threat level."
Getting Hit From Behind is Leading Cause of Cycling Fatalities in U.S.²

The threat is real. That’s why getting some extra help knowing what’s sneaking up behind you is an important breakthrough. You already use caution and check over your shoulder, especially before making turns, but Varia radar gives you an important tool by watching behind you even when you aren’t.

[olddots]

1. A really spiffy Tesla flew by me ( about 11 inches away ) this morning at about 75 mph

I WANT THIS GIZMO !!!!!!! even though there is no place to bail put on that stretch of road a warning would help .

I will not ride off road ...repeat at my age I will not ride off road .

[Goblinmonger]

2. I have an Edge 800 so that won't work :(

Though I agree that the lateral closeness to me is a pretty important thing to know, too. I love when semis just fly by about a foot away going way too damn fast.

[jberryhill]

3. I use a rearview mirror... works great

It's the Blackburn rearview mirror that attaches with a velcro strap.

I've gotten so used to it that I'm uncomfortable if I don't have it.

Between that and being able to hear, the Garmin thingie seems a bit much.

[TexasProgresive]

4. I thought of an unintended consequence that could be a plus

If the radar uses the same freqs as police radar it would set off radar detectors in the vehicles behind you. They might slow down.

[jberryhill]

5. I took a better shot of the mirror yesterday....

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Looking back at Ft. Lauderdale along Florida Highway 27 North through the Everglades:



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