New Karoo Varia Radar Alerts. What has Hammerhead Done?

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Steven R Simkin

• September 10, 2025 12:30

I just bought a new Karoo (3?) after I shattered my beloved Karoo 2 screen. I use and rely on my garmin Varia radar for alerts - it’s the absolute best “thing” on my bike. Is it me or do the “new” alerts with the radar terrible!1? Actually they SUCK on the new Karoo. No alert for all clear- It’s a small or long or annoying AF chirp. What is the difference between Old and New Alerts- ? No difference at all- Hammerhead in its zest to provide a better “experience “ just doesn’t know when to stop. The choices between the 3 alerts are horrible. After buying the New Karoo SRAM Force edition im seriously thinking of returning the unit. Plus! The volume is incredibly LOUD! My neighbors called and asked me to stop waking them up in the morning! C’mon Hammerhead/sram DO BETTERor this this just me?

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  Bhagyashree

  • September 12, 2025 07:38

  Hi Steven, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We understand how important the Varia radar alerts are for your rides. I’m sorry that the current experience isn’t meeting your expectations. We’ve passed your feedback about the alert sounds to our product team for review. While I can't tell you the exact date of the implementation, thanks again for taking the time to share your experience with the new Karoo. 

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  José Manuel Fernández

  • September 24, 2025 13:10

  Viniendo de Garmin, hecho mucho de menos algún sonido que indique que ya no hay vehículos detrás, en el comentario anterior lo llaman "todo despejado"

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