The Garmin Varia RTL515 is a product I consider life-changing, no really, and it’s on sale for Black Friday. If you'd rather cut to the chase, you can jump right to the deal. For those that aren’t convinced by that compelling argument, don’t worry, I've got more to say. Keep reading and I’ve got solid reasons for telling you about this, I just want to make sure we are starting with an understanding that I absolutely love this light, think everyone should get one, and never leave the house without it.
Let’s back up a bit though. I’ve been writing our buyer's guides covering the best bike lights for a few years now. I asked for the assignment after spending far too much time riding from my house deep into winter. At that time of year, it gets light late and dark early and my rides meant starting and ending with a light. I’m also the person who frequently has a new idea about riding through the night rather than carrying anything to sleep with. Regardless of my reasons though, I’ve seen and tested more lights than almost anyone. I’ve got a bin of lights that I can dig through at any moment looking for the perfect light for every situation. The Garmin Varia RTL515 is still a standout and definitely my most used light.
