Rechargeable Rear Bike Lights??
Moreyn
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Hey, any recommendations for a suitable rechargeable rear bike light ??
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lezyne zecto drive - i got one last year for dark starts on my racing bike, bright, easy to fit/remove, usb charging, supplied with a cable
only downside i see is the rubber cover on the usb connector is a bit fiddly, you need to ensure it is snug otherwise water will get in the connector, give it a smear of silicone grease every now and then to keep it watertight
but, you might do better with...
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cateye-tl-ld1100-led-rear-light-1/
...not rechargeable, though i guess you could use rechargeable cells, but it runs an incredibly long time on a pair of aa cells, i think i changed them a couple of years ago, still ok, very rugged, the one on my commute bike is over five years old now, no mudguards so it gets a hosing from the rear wheel every time it rainsmy bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny0 -
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Lenzyne rechargeable lights are great. But I found the Zecto isn't waterproof and the USB lead is fragile. Mid winter, I replaced it with this one http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lezyne-micro-drive-rear-led-light/
It still works now. It has a screw lid to keep everything water tight and the entire light plugs into the USB socket so you don't need a cable ( it has a USB male end under the screw lid). Bright even in daylight, lasts over 100km, most if not all of a 100 mile route... I think it went onto a low power setting towards the end."The Prince of Wales is now the King of France" - Calton Kirby0 -
Moon Comet is excellent.0
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The best...? Love mine, battery lasts and can be very bright. I have the Mk 6 Strada on the front.
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Aldi has some for 8.99 at the moment. Used the front one on Friday for four hours in flashing mode and again on Saturday for an hour or so then charged it.0
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I am using the leyzene something or other. It is one withe the usb port built into it so you take the light out of the holder remove the cap and pop it into a charger. Simple and very bright in fact it might be too bright which is why I put it on the dim setting.http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.0
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From my experience you can't beat exposure lights, front or rear.
I use the tracer for the rear bike light & whilst it's pricey it's worth every penny.0 -
From my experience you can't beat exposure lights, front or rear.
I use the tracer for the rear bike light & whilst it's pricey it's worth every penny.
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Jf you want the brightest then Dinotte are the best.
http://store.dinottelighting.com/new-quad-red-taillight-with-built-in-battery-p111.aspx0 -
Moon Comet. Get two.Specialized Roubaix Elite 2015
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Lezyne Strip Drive Pro for me. 100 Lumens so nice and bright. Also easy to take on/off for swapping between commuting bike and other bikes. For £40 I thought it was a decent buy. I plug mine straight into the top of a USB plug, no cables needed.0
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From my experience you can't beat exposure lights, front or rear.
I use the tracer for the rear bike light & whilst it's pricey it's worth every penny.
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The TraceR or the Blaze are great.
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Would normally say Smart lunar R2 rechargeable but just picked up moon comet lookalike if not moon from Aldi for £8:99 and they are brilliant. Smart lunars currently about £16 off Amazon.
I have the Moon Comet front and rear and just bought the Aldi versions for my wife's bike.
The casing on the lights seems to be not quite as high quality, with the rubber usb port covers not fitting as tightly. The fittings which attach to the bike are exactly the same. Time will tell if they survive wet weather, although my Wife's bike doesn't get ridden in the wet very often anyway...0 -
If you'd asked me two weeks ago, which rear light to buy, I'd have heartily recommended a Moon Shield. However, the bracket snapped last week and reading reports, it seems like this is a common issue. I've now bought a Cateye Rapid X2 to replace it and I'm very impressed. It's well made, super bright, has a great run-time and it looks pretty good too. No brackets to snap and just fits using a supplied rubber band. The real test will be in prolonged rain, but I really like it so far.0
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Exposure blaze or Bontrager FlareM.Rushton0
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I'm looking at getting a TraceR in the next few days been too long since I bought a new rear light.I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.0
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The Four4th Scorpion is about the best you can get but rather expensive and shockingly poor customer service.0
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I have the Serfas USL-TL80 rear light it,s amazing far better than my Mars4 however it,s that bright it is not suitable for group riding.ademort
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Moon Nebula is very impressive but dare I say maybe too bright?
It is also let down by the bracket holding it a mile from the seatpost
IMO the perfect rear light is a Cateye Rapid X.
Its made in Japan, is very bright, has decent modes, super easy to take on/off, and sits beautifully against the seatpost.
Have never had a problem with reliability or the attachment o ring.
Don't be tempted by any of the other Rapid rear lights though.
The Mini is awful and uses a very annoying bracket, and the bigger ones are just fat and ugly (if you really want bright just get the Nebula and suffer the bracket).0 -
Have you got some? They do look impressive, but wouldn't the glare from the front light dazzle the rider as there is nothing to protect the rider's eyes.
Very impressed with my Exposure TraceR.0 -
I only have the rear and it's excellent. It has 3 brightness settings and the makers suggest that the brightest setting is so bright that you should only use it for daytime riding. The only potential issue is that the magnet that you strap to the seatpost doesn't compensate for the angle of the seatpost so the light angles downwards.'Hello to Jason Isaacs'0
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I think the rear does look better than the front, maybe they think the angle doesn't matter as they say it emits light in every direction.0
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I think you're right, it does emit a LOT of light, so much that when I shoulder check in traffic I can see the spill of light on the road behind. I have to say I'm very pleased with it, it was a bit of a painful getting it via the Kickstarter campaign but definitely worth the wait.I think the rear does look better than the front, maybe they think the angle doesn't matter as they say it emits light in every direction.'Hello to Jason Isaacs'0 -
IMO the perfect rear light is a Cateye Rapid X.
Its made in Japan, is very bright, has decent modes, super easy to take on/off, and sits beautifully against the seatpost.
Have never had a problem with reliability or the attachment o ring.
Don't be tempted by any of the other Rapid rear lights though.
I also really recommend this light too (see previous post). I've got the newer X2 version, which looks and works the same, but is even brighter.0
