iGPSPORT SRi30 Review - JoyVelo.com
iGPSPORT's first rear radar includes a 1080p camera at a $249 price point. Three weeks of testing shows it is the most affordable radar-camera combo on the market.'
Built like a tank — premium reliability — main trade-off is endurance
$APPEALS
72.0/100
Price
249
$APPEALS Performance Radar
8-axis 10-point scoring (P-A-P-P-E-A-L-S). Per-category weighted.
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72.0 / 100
- Price:
- Pricing competitiveness within the category, value retention, total cost of ownership
- Availability:
- Channel coverage, supply stability, after-sales service accessibility
- Packaging:
- Industrial design, build finish, accessory completeness, unboxing experience
- Performance:
- Category-defining core performance — accuracy, power, range, speed, sensitivity
- Ease of Use:
- Setup difficulty, daily-use UX, app quality, learning curve, configurability
- Assurance:
- Build durability, water/dust rating, warranty policy, long-term reliability
- Life Cycle:
- Battery life, consumable cost, firmware support, residual value, repairability
- Social:
- Brand prestige, WorldTour adoption, professional rider endorsement, community
Hardware Spec Sheet
20/20 fields filled (100%) · Radar Tail LightsBasic Info
- Brand
- iGPSPORT
- Model
- SRi30 Radar + Light + Camera
- Release Year
- 2024
- Price
- 249
- Weight
- 115
- Warranty
- 1 year
Radar
- Detection Range
- 150 m
- Detection Angle
- 45 °
- Simultaneous Targets
- 8
Lighting
- Max Lumen Output
- 35 lm
- Light Modes
- 4
- Daytime Flash
- Yes
Battery Life
- Battery
- Rechargeable USB-C, 8h solid / 14h flash
- Charging Port
- USB-C
Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- ANT+
- Yes
Physical
- Water Rating
- IPX7
- Mount Type
- N/A
Features
- Incident Detection
- Yes
- Camera
- Yes
The iGPSPORT SRi30 is iGPSPORT's first rear radar, and it includes a 1080p camera at a $249 price point — $150 less than the Garmin Varia RCT715. After three weeks of testing, it is the most affordable radar-camera comb…
Pros
- Assurance 9.0/10
- Social 9.0/10
- Ease of Use 7.2/10
Cons
- Life Cycle 5.0/10
- Performance 7.0/10
- Packaging 7.0/10
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The iGPSPORT SRi30 is iGPSPORT's first rear radar, and it includes a 1080p camera at a $249 price point — $150 less than the Garmin Varia RCT715. After three weeks of testing, it is the most affordable radar-camera combo on the market.
'iGPSPORT has been making bike computers since 2013, and they entered the WorldTour in 2026 as the official computer and light sponsor for Groupama-FDJ United. The SRi30 is their first radar-equipped product.
Key Specifications
- Radar detection up to 100 m
- 1080p @ 30 fps continuous recording
- microSD up to 256 GB (not included)
- Light modes: Solid, Peloton, Night Flash, Day Flash
- Battery: up to 8h day flash / 4h continuous recording
- 120 g weight
- IPX6 water resistance
- ANT+, Bluetooth LE, WiFi
- iGPSPORT app (iOS/Android)
- $249 USD MSRP
Build & Design
The SRi30 is slightly larger than the Garmin RCT715 but still compact. The unit mounts to a standard seatpost using a quarter-turn adapter and includes hardware for round and aero seatposts.
The radar sensor and camera lens sit on the back of the unit, with a small status LED on the side. The microSD card slot is hidden under a weather-sealed cover. The unit pairs with Garmin Edge units, Wahoo head units, iGPSPORT head units, and third-party apps via ANT+ and Bluetooth.
Real-world Testing
Three weeks of daily commuting (about 500 km total) gave a clear picture. Radar detection is good — the unit picked up vehicles at 90-100 m on flat roads, slightly less than the Garmin RCT715 (130-140 m) but comparable to the Magene L508 (90-100 m).
The 1080p camera records continuously while the unit is powered. Video quality is acceptable — license plates are readable at 3-7 m in daylight, 2-4 m at night. Audio is NOT recorded (intentional, for privacy).
The light is bright. The Day Flash mode is visible at 300-400 m in daylight, comparable to the Magene L508. The Night Flash mode is visible at 600+ m in low-light conditions.
Battery life is the main trade-off. In continuous recording mode with Day Flash, the unit lasted 3.5-4 hours on a charge, just shy of the 4-hour claim. In day-flash-only mode (no recording), the unit lasted 7-8 hours.
Pros
- $249 MSRP is $150 cheaper than the Garmin RCT715
- Radar + camera + light in one unit
- 1080p continuous recording
- ANT+ / Bluetooth / WiFi connectivity
- No subscription required
- Used by a 2026 WorldTour team (Groupama-FDJ)
Cons
- Radar range is slightly less than Garmin (100 m vs 140 m)
- Battery life in recording mode is short (4h)
- microSD card NOT included
- IPX6 (not IPX7) water resistance
- iGPSPORT app is rougher than Garmin
- No automatic incident detection
Verdict
The iGPSPORT SRi30 is the most affordable radar-camera combo on the market. It is the right choice for budget-conscious riders who want both radar detection and continuous recording without paying Garmin prices. Riders who want longer battery life in recording mode should consider the Garmin Varia RCT715 ($399). Riders who want better radar detection should consider the Garmin RCT715 or Wahoo TRACKR Radar ($249). For everyone else, the SRi30 is an excellent value.
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