Col5632
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- Cowdenbeath
Rear Light Help
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Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
- Location
- South Glos
I have the Aldi version of those and find that the battery life is not great. I have them as a flashing backup & you don't get much warning of when they are about to conk out. Have to recharge them twice a week at least, riding 45 mins into work and 30 mins home 3-4 times per week.
The other rear light I have is an RSP which lasts ages between charges and is very bright. It runs rechargeable AAA batteries so you could put alkaline in if you got in a pickle or ran out of time to charge them. Having said that I really don't know how long they would last on a charge as I recharge the light at least once a week via USB. It's been very reliable.
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/rsp-radient-twin-1-2-watt-usb-rechargeable-rear-light-id63887.html
The other rear light I have is an RSP which lasts ages between charges and is very bright. It runs rechargeable AAA batteries so you could put alkaline in if you got in a pickle or ran out of time to charge them. Having said that I really don't know how long they would last on a charge as I recharge the light at least once a week via USB. It's been very reliable.
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/rsp-radient-twin-1-2-watt-usb-rechargeable-rear-light-id63887.html
Jody
Stubborn git
outlash
also available in orange
- Location
- ice station zebra
Smart Lunar R2 copy: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401014573809?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT . I'd rather have batteries over USB charge as they last longer.
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
Jannie and I both use Smart lights. We commute every day, in all weathers and have never had a problem. I watch Jannie ride off every day and I can see her from a very long way off. The light is very bright.
I have read reviews where people have had trouble in the wet with them. We have never had this problem and we have had them for about 4 years.
IMO this is all you need.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SMART-R1-...CKSACK-CLIP-/262204140511?hash=item3d0c95abdf
I have read reviews where people have had trouble in the wet with them. We have never had this problem and we have had them for about 4 years.
IMO this is all you need.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SMART-R1-...CKSACK-CLIP-/262204140511?hash=item3d0c95abdf
drummerbod
Senior Member
- Location
- South Derbyshire
I have two of these (Cateye Reflex TL-570 Auto Rear Light) - they auto power off when not in use...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003WCFJZE
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003WCFJZE
Alfie_Gooner
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Norfolk
I have a set of these:
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Moon-Meteor...ens-Rear-USB-Rechargeable-Light-Set_57312.htm
Used them for over a year now and very happy with them, very bright and last a decent amount of time (up to 2 hours on a very bright setting)
not exactlly the cheapest lights but worth it IMHO
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Moon-Meteor...ens-Rear-USB-Rechargeable-Light-Set_57312.htm
Used them for over a year now and very happy with them, very bright and last a decent amount of time (up to 2 hours on a very bright setting)
not exactlly the cheapest lights but worth it IMHO
Elybazza61
Guru
Got a couple of these as auxillary lights;
https://www.alpkit.com/products/tau.
Been very good so far and have used them on their own on other bikes.
I mostly commute via a pretty busy a-road so this is my main rear light;
http://www.ultimatesportsengineering.com/exposure-lights/cycle-lights-2016/tracer
Lot of money for a light(not as much as a Strada front though
) but it is very,very good.
The Alpkit ones above though are pretty good though;in fact I'm going to get a couple of the front ones too as low level lighting on the forks.
https://www.alpkit.com/products/tau.
Been very good so far and have used them on their own on other bikes.
I mostly commute via a pretty busy a-road so this is my main rear light;
http://www.ultimatesportsengineering.com/exposure-lights/cycle-lights-2016/tracer
Lot of money for a light(not as much as a Strada front though
) but it is very,very good.The Alpkit ones above though are pretty good though;in fact I'm going to get a couple of the front ones too as low level lighting on the forks.
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Col5632
Guru
- Location
- Cowdenbeath
I ended up buying THIS light and when it arrived it was already broken, sent it back and now bought the R1 posted by @steveindenmark
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Does it have to be USB chargeable? If not then I'll suggest the Phaart Bleep from Planet X. I run mine on 1000mAh NiMH cells and usually get a full week of commuting out of it between recharges.
NorthernDave
Never used Über Member
- Location
- The real Northern Powerhouse
If you're after a really cheap rear light, try Poundland.
I got a couple as back ups and when it came to needing to use one it was that good I left it on...AAA batteries last ages too!
I got a couple as back ups and when it came to needing to use one it was that good I left it on...AAA batteries last ages too!
Someone else has already mentioned this light, but I too recommend a phaart bleep from Planet X.
One of the best value things I've ever bought - I think I got if for £1.50, but at the moment they are selling them for £3.99. Not exactly expensive.
It's not rechargeable, but I think I get about 1000 miles between changing the two AAA batteries, and I always put the light on, even when riding in daylight.
Just zip tie it to the seatpost (throw the bracket away) and forget about it. Can't see how this product could be improved.
It's very bright too - the only thing I can't vouch for is how it would fare on a bike without mudguards, as the button to turn it on would be in the full force of the water thrown off the tyre. With mudguards, I've had no problems with water getting in whatsoever.
One of the best value things I've ever bought - I think I got if for £1.50, but at the moment they are selling them for £3.99. Not exactly expensive.
It's not rechargeable, but I think I get about 1000 miles between changing the two AAA batteries, and I always put the light on, even when riding in daylight.
Just zip tie it to the seatpost (throw the bracket away) and forget about it. Can't see how this product could be improved.
It's very bright too - the only thing I can't vouch for is how it would fare on a bike without mudguards, as the button to turn it on would be in the full force of the water thrown off the tyre. With mudguards, I've had no problems with water getting in whatsoever.
russ.will
Slimboy Fat
- Location
- The Fen Edge
Not that it will help you, but both of those are on sale at PlanetX under the Jobsworth brand for a total of £25. PX claim the front is 400 lumens though and the rear seems to have a saddle rail mount, which I quite like the look of.
