# Varia saddle mount recommendations

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**Category:** Equipment\
**Created:** [September 22, 2024, 9:59am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/varia-saddle-mount-recommendations/96174 "2024-09-22T09:59:20Z")\
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**Author:** ![TrekCentury](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/trekcentury/32/123801_2.png) [@TrekCentury](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/TrekCentury)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/varia-saddle-mount-recommendations/96174/6 "2024-09-22T13:21:09Z")

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You might not think you have room  
But mine works mounted on the seat post

 ![IMG_0866](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/e/2/e2f1a8741f03057b42fd6e266b63d0c22fccfbb7.jpeg)  
The mount is made by shapeways  
Reference:

> [@Garmin Varia Radar mount with D shaped seat post](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/garmin-varia-radar-mount-with-d-shaped-seat-post/23161/10):
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> I actually encourage you to put the Varia lower on the seatpost like Tadaka has it so it can detect cars when another rider is behind you. My second video ever(not great) I did that with the older varia ([Where to Install Your Garmin Varia Radar When Riding with Others - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIzBPrid_XA)). I have used it with a Giant D-Fuse seatpost like you have it but with the round rubber insert and it has worked well for me but I am looking to do something different. Here is one on Shapeways but kinda pricey [Tarmac S…](https://www.shapeways.com/product/NSM2KQF64/tarmac-seat-post-varia-mount)

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