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Anyone got an alternate mount for the varia? Had a big saddle bag on at the weekend, so left the Varia at home, really missed it on the road bits.
Posted : 29/08/2023 7:16 pm
The radar goes through saddle bags, so you can just put it in there or a jersey pocket pointing the right way.
I've also got a 3d-printed mount I bought from someone on ebay which is pretty decent.
Posted : 29/08/2023 7:27 pm
honourablegeorge reacted
I have two options for when I’m carrying luggage.
Just a saddlebag then I use a spare 1/4 turn Garmin mount from a computer, ditch the rubber spacer and use the two shortest O rings to clip it to the little loop on the back of the bag. I was sceptical too on this but mine has stayed put for months.
If I’m using the rear rack then I’ve just bolted on one of the 1/4 turn mounts from a direct headset topcap mount - they have a countersunk bolt hole that doesn’t interfere with the Garmin unit.
Lastly I also stuck a plastic boss on the back of my Varia for a lanyard - why don’t they come with this from the factory?
Posted : 30/08/2023 6:30 am
honourablegeorge reacted
On my road bike I use a PRO saddle that has a screw in mount for accessories underneath. I have a GoPro mount fitted to this, then a short extension arm, then a Varia mount with a GoPro fitting in the back. This way I can use a saddle bag, and have the Varia firmly mounted behind the saddle. Works well for me.
Posted : 30/08/2023 8:19 am
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Restrap just launched a wee thingy, might work nicely with a band on Garmin mount
Posted : 01/09/2023 1:44 pm
There are a few extended saddle mounts to set the Varia behind the saddle pack. I’d miss mine too.
Posted : 01/09/2023 1:46 pm
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It's this bag I'm using, so seatstay is better I think....
Posted : 01/09/2023 2:09 pm