Choosing guide

Bike radar: choosing by “Weight”

Weight affects how noticeable a bike radar is on your seatpost, though the difference between the lightest and heaviest units tracked here is fairly small. The middle weight range covers the most models, with ratings staying close across every weight group. Weight is rarely the deciding factor on its own, compare other features first and treat weight as a secondary check.

By Romain Brunel, updated on

Weight: 3 options compared

Option Models analysed Median score Median recorded price Top rated
Up to 60 g 1 8/10 n/a Garmin Varia eRTL616
From 60 to 80 g 5 8/10 $105 COOSPO TR70
More than 80 g 6 7.9/10 $131 Lezyne Radar Drive Rear

Prices collected from retailers are for guidance only: they may have changed since, the current price is the one shown by the retailer. No price is shown for models sold only on Amazon. Amounts converted from reference prices in euros using a dated exchange rate.

Weight: option by option

Up to 60 g

Up to 60 g

1 model8/10 at the median

Who it's for
For a rider who wants the lightest possible unit, for instance on a lightweight road bike.
Avoid if
Not necessary if weight is not a priority for your setup.
Our advice
Check the exact mounting point, as a very light unit sometimes trades off battery life.

Top rated

  1. Garmin Varia eRTL616 8/10
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From 60 to 80 g

5 models8/10 at the median$105 median recorded price

Who it's for
For a rider seeking a good balance between weight and battery life.
Avoid if
Not ideal if you specifically need the lightest unit on the market.
Our advice
Check how the weight is distributed on the mount, which affects stability more than the raw figure.

Top rated

  1. COOSPO TR70 8.5/10
  2. Magene L508 8/10
  3. Magicshine SEEMEE 508 7.9/10
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Weight: your questions

Bike radar: choosing by “Weight”

Among our 12 bike radars, the most common option is “More than 80 g” (6 models). The table on this page compares 3 options: model count, median rating and the highest-rated model for each.

“More than 80 g”: which model is highest rated among bike radars?

Lezyne Radar Drive Rear, rated 7.9/10, is the highest-rated of the 6 models models with this option.

“From 60 to 80 g”: which model is highest rated among bike radars?

COOSPO TR70, rated 8.5/10, is the highest-rated of the 5 models models with this option.

“Up to 60 g”: which model is highest rated among bike radars?

Garmin Varia eRTL616, rated 8/10, is the only model analysed with this option.

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