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The Garmin Varia has set the benchmark for cycling radar performance since 2015, so when CYCPLUS launched the L7 radar at half the price, I was keen to test it. After a cancelled order, and giving CYCPLUS more than a year to address any early issues, I have finally put the L7 through my radar test protocol - solo and side-by-side with the Varia RTL515 on real roads with known radar trouble spots. In this video, I break down how the L7 performed, and dig into all the data where it falls short. If you're considering this as a budget radar option, the savings comes at a cost.
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📺 Full 47 minute CYCPLUS L7 Test Video: https://youtu.be/KAB_bsOZM3I
Video Index:
0:00 Intro
0:55 Ordering Problems
1:33 Reviewing Radars - Not So Easy
2:50 What's In The Box
3:05 Configuration Options
3:37 Mount Type - Garmin Varia Compatible
3:47 Road Test - CYCPLUS L7
12:18 Road Test Setup
12:24 Road Test - CYCPLUS L7 vs Garmin Varia RTL515
16:47 Radar Data Review
18:55 Testing Summary / Observations
20:22 Wrap Up
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LightsCYCPLUS L7 Bicycle Radar Tail Light ANT+/BLE Wireless Protocol 2000mAh Battery Auto Sleep Flash Warning Riding Taillight
Created: August 10, 2025The reviewer provides a detailed critique of the CYCPLUS L7 Bicycle Radar Tail Light, highlighting its poor performance in radar functionality. They mention that the radar frequently drops detections, has false positives, and fails to maintain consistent detection ranges. The reviewer compares it unfavorably to the Garmin Varia RTL515, noting that the L7's beam width is narrower and its detection less reliable. Despite some correct detections, the overall performance is deemed unacceptable, with the reviewer expressing frustration over the product's quality and reliability.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Comes with multiple mounts including a saddle rail mount
- Compatible with Garmin Varia mounts
- Configurable light modes and intensity via the Cypus app
- Option to disable ANT+ light function
- Detects motorbikes correctly in some instances
- Some correct long-range detections
Cons
- Frequent false positives
- Drops detections and then re-detects the same vehicle
- Narrower beam width compared to Garmin Varia
- Inconsistent detection ranges
- Poor performance on winding roads and side roads
- Alert fatigue due to unreliable reporting
- Ghost detections (reporting vehicles that aren't there)
- Poor quality control
- Order cancellation and lack of communication from the company
- Radar functionality performs poorly overall
Key Points
- 2000mAh battery
- ANT+/BLE Wireless Protocol
- Auto Sleep Flash Warning
- Configurable light modes
- Saddle rail mount included
- Compatible with Garmin Varia mounts
- 40° beam width (narrower than Garmin's 50°)
- Long-range detection issues
- False positives common
