DIY Garmin Varia Radar Seat Bag Mount 

I just did this for both of my Scion seat bags, as they are particularly problematic because they hang lower than those with velcro straps and cover more of the seatpost. It is super-easy to do and I opted to buy a five dollar eyelet tool for little grommets to pass the zip ties through. This is more than a hack...it could actually save lives. Imagine yourself near the bottom of a steep descent and a truck approaching you from further up the hill. The effectiveness of the light is compromised due to the visibility angle. With this brilliant fix, a rider can now take full advantage of maximum visibility for the Varia with it hanging straight off the back. Thank you Ted deGuzman!

I just used my light strap on my bag, a Garmin Mount and a black Garmin rubber band looped under the strap. Velcro on the opposite end to hold the radar/light firmly in place. Saw it on another RU-vid video.

Good video. I used your approach to burn holes through the bag, but I unscrewed the 1/4 turn mount from the seat-post adapter that came with the Varia. I then used a flat piece of plastic on the inside of the bag and ran the original hex screws through the plastic and into the mount on the exterior surface. Super solid, very stable.

I have faced the same problem and came up same solution as yours. I first thought about using zip ties. Instead, I sewed my mount with heavy duty thread for leather.

Hello from Spain. I was doing the same brico when I noticed that the original holder has two screws so I have use this two holes with larger screws and added washers for more secure. It is very stable and only two littles holes are requeried in the bag. Thanks a lot for your video

Watched your video and immediately went and installed a garmin mount in the same way.. thank you

Fantastic video. I was about to give up on getting the Varia due to my seat bag.

Thanks, Ted. I’ve been looking for bag mounting options and this one ticks all the boxes for me. Simple and secure 👍

nice - was worried was going to have to get another bag. seems to have worked well on my saddle bag. Thanks!

I have just fastened my radar with rubber rings on the strap of the saddle bag. It was much easier to do, but your solution is much more elegant 👍

I might try this mod. I think it is more practical to have the zip tie heads on the outside - no wasted space inside the bag and no need for the foam pad to protect the contents. No one will see the heads when the Varia is mounted.

Great hack! I'm a new varia user and this will help me as well. Mahalo from Hawaii 🤙🏼

So cool!...BTW, nice steel team bike! 👍

Excellent idea and video. Worked really well. Thanks.

If you add one more hole you can feed a usb charge cable through and a compact charge battery pack inside the bag, Handy if you go on very long rides and need a recharge.

Good job mate! Just what I was looking for.

Thanks for the idea!! I love you! ❤

Very well done!

Great idea, nice bike!

Wonderful...thank you.

smart idea

nice!

Good job, but does the bag moving when your riding affect how it detects cars

Mine has a tag no need to make holes

Ted, thanks ver much!!!!

I’m guessing the Radar works fine upside down ?

I was reading in the Garmin handbook and it says to keep 2 inches away from body because of radiation! Yours is very close to your butt when installed upside down.

Interesting hack but not ideal considering that you have to stick a piece of foam to redirect the radar. Thanks anyway.