I've always used a small bag under my seat, with a light below that, but I was worried the bag and/or rear tire would get in the way of the Varia I got recently.
With this kit, I'm able to keep my bag, and the radar/light gets mounted at the back of my set, behind my bag. I've had no issues with visibility or not picking up traffic behind me because it puts the radar at a good height without anything to get in the way. And, I get to keep using my bag.
If you have a bag that goes to about the rear of your seat, you're probably good to go with this kit. If you have something that extends to the rear a bit more, I'm thinking of bike packing bags or something like that, then you're probably going to need to figure something else out.
I've been using a Garmin Out-Front mount since 2022 on a road bike. I bought a second for a gravel bike. Based on the name and pictures I assumed that this was the same mount, it is not. The 2022 version has the mount about 3.5 inches in front of the handlebar. This new version has the mount about 3 inches in front of the mount. The new mount is functional but it is not as user friendly because it is more difficult to push the buttons on the bottom of the Garmin bike computer.
I got these for road cycling, but I ended up using them mostly for running, because that's where they shine (and as the name implies, that's mostly what they are for). I pair them to my Garmin while running and have zero complaints. They are excellent. I do also using them riding, but obviously they are open ear headphones and if you have any significant wind noise you will have to crank the volume to get decent audio, which defeats the purpose because you can't hear what's around you. I can't wait to try these while mountain biking when it gets cooler, because I bet they will be outstanding at those slower speeds. They are also great for longer road climbs and you can just deal with the wind noise on the way down.
This heart rate monitor is the most comfortable I've ever used. Chest straps always felt like they were compressing my lungs slightly and I couldn't wait to get them off, I forget this COROS monitor is even on. It's far more accurate and responsive than any of the wrist based sensors I've used and the battery life is excellent, I rode 200 miles in the cold and rain and it still had 78% battery when I was done! This is a must have upgrade for serious athletes.
