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iGPSPORT SRi30: Radar + Light + Camera Under $250

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.'

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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 affordabl

Pros

  • Social 9.0/10
  • Ease of Use 8.0/10
  • Price 7.0/10

Cons

  • Life Cycle 5.0/10
  • Performance 6.0/10
  • Assurance 7.0/10
Who It's For: Road cyclists who want to know what is behind them without looking
7-Section Framework: 2/7 (29%)TL;DRUnboxing & DesignSetup & InstallationReal-world DataLong-term UseCompetitor ComparisonFinal Verdict
JoyVelo Verdict

Pro-team pedigree — battle-tested at the highest level — main trade-off is endurance

$APPEALS Score

65.4 / 100

$APPEALS Performance Radar

JoyVelo 8-axis 10-point scoring (P-A-P-P-E-A-L-S): price, availability, packaging, performance, ease of use, assurance, life cycle, social. Per-axis weights tuned per category.

Price7.0 · 15%Availability7.0 · 1%Packaging7.0 · 3%Performance6.0 · 40%Ease of Use8.0 · 12%Assurance7.0 · 18%Life Cycle5.0 · 10%Social9.0 · 1%

$APPEALS Score

65.4 / 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

4/20 fields filled (20%) · Radar Tail Lights

Basic Info

Brand
Model
Release Year
Price
Weight
120 g
Warranty

Radar

Detection Range
Detection Angle
Simultaneous Targets

Lighting

Max Lumen Output
Light Modes
Solid,Peloton,Night Flash,Day Flash
Daytime Flash

Battery Life

Battery
Up to 8h day flash / 4h continuous recording
Charging Port

Connectivity

Bluetooth
ANT+

Physical

Water Rating
IPX6
Mount Type

Features

Incident Detection
Camera
On this page (6 sections)
  1. Key Specifications
  2. Build & Design
  3. Real-world Testing
  4. Pros
  5. Cons
  6. Verdict

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.

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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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