Cyclists can be hard for motorists to see, particularly motorists in larger vehicles. British trucker Jay Singh observed this firsthand, having spent decades driving a hauling truck around the UK. Singh himself eventually took up cycling, and "after one too many close shaves while cycling in London [decided] to invent
Those Varias do seem pretty great! I’m using a Sofirn headlamp right now and it’s pretty good for the price but I wouldn’t mind an upgrade eventually.
One thing about the varia that really helps make you more visible is that it will flash faster as a vehicle approaches.
Yeah, neat that it gives you a heads up too.
Yes, very useful on rural roads and quieter suburban streets. It also works well on trails where e-scooters/e-bikes might ride up behind you without warning (to pass).
But in a city, the radar just goes off constantly, so it’s less useful if you only ride in busy city streets.