That's also good to know. Nothing else on the market having comparable functionality, so I'll probably end up getting this one.Butcher wrote: ↑Sun Mar 03, 2024 5:22 pmIt works like new. Have I used the camera? No. I guess that is a good thing. I had the original light/radar that Garmin made and I do feel this one is more senstive. I believe I read that others could see if someone is approaching on a bike [trying to pass] and yes, the camera version is that sensitive. I never got that warning with the older version.
Garmin Varia RTL510 Marketing gimmick or really works?
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Generally the issues have been with their customer support. The products itself have been great to me for the past 10 years.
I did manage to shor circuit a Garmin 810 on a powerbank once, but purchased the unit with 5 years warranty so received a new one after 4.5y. Another niggle is that you alway receive a shitty mount as standard. I now have 3 aftermarket head unit mounts and 3 Varia mounts which are miles better, but cost like €20 each. Same goes for the switch to disc and XDR on my Tacx Neo, but who knew 6-7 years ago that those annoying discs to become a standard.
I always pitch the stock Garmin mount. I do use the Camera/Radar mount mostly because I have not looked into that.
I don't have a problem with Garmin including a mount that may not work for everyones set up. If they made a super nice one, the cost would go up. If that super nice one does not fit your set up, then it's just money in the garbage [or collecting in a drawer].
I don't have a problem with Garmin including a mount that may not work for everyones set up. If they made a super nice one, the cost would go up. If that super nice one does not fit your set up, then it's just money in the garbage [or collecting in a drawer].
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I've had great luck with Garmin support on the two times I've need to use them. One time with a HRM strap and the other I was sent a mount kit that was suppose to be an updated but didn't have the newest mount in the box. Both times I was able to reach a native speaking CS rep that understood the problems and sent out replacements with no questions asked.
On the other hand, their firmware on the computers can be a bit sketchy and it takes them a long time to fix the issues it seems although I've never had a hardware or firmware issue with my RTL510.
On the other hand, their firmware on the computers can be a bit sketchy and it takes them a long time to fix the issues it seems although I've never had a hardware or firmware issue with my RTL510.
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I have thought about selling it, but wanted to contribute to the community
You can now download and 3D print your mount for free on Thingiverse.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6521437