Garmin Varia™ UT800 Trail Edition

See and be seen

Whether riding my mountain bike on some sweet single-track, or my road bike on the tight country roads here in Central Virginia, I know that bike lights are "gotta have" items for my bike. Garmin's Varia UT800 Trail Edition headlight takes smart integration and visibility to new levels. The Varia UT800 includes a versatile helmet mount that directs the light where I'm looking, has five light modes for different times of day, and boasts 800-lumen output for super-strong visibility from over a mile away. It works with select Garmin Edge cycling computers to automatically control the power and intensity of the light. Even with all this technology, Garmin kept this light's profile down so it stays out of the way on your handlebars or on your helmet using the included mounts.

A smarter light

The UT800 communicates with compatible Garmin Edge cycling computers and remotes via ANT+ wireless technology, giving it some very unique capabilities. If your computer has light-sensing capabilities, the UT800 will automatically vary its intensity to match conditions — the darker it gets, the brighter it shines. Plus, the beam of the headlight adjusts depending on your speed. As you go faster, the beam focuses further ahead; it shines closer to you as you slow. And the UT800's beam is designed so it stays low — illuminating the road, but not blinding oncoming drivers (or cyclists!)