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Post by chas on Nov 4, 2014 9:25:48 GMT
It's taken nearly a month to arrive but I finally got to try it last night riding home and I'm very impressed, looking behind me I could see it reflecting off the road over a wide area and worried at first that the mount may have slipped pointing it downwards, it hadn't. The bracket is adjustable for angle and straps to the seatpost allowing vertical or horizontal mounting, I had it horizontal as there wasn't much room between saddle pack and other rear light but I might move the other one and mount it vertically. There are flashing and solid modes and different brightness levels, I like the idea of a lower setting for group rides as I hate being dazzled following a wheel but with so many modes it can mean a lot of button pressing to get the one you want. I've not checked the run times properly but the leaflet says a 2 hour charge gives you from 1hr 45min to 6hr 50 min depending on mode. I would prefer normal batteries that can be replaced, but haven't seen any yet using this new COB technology so I'll have to remember to charge it. There may be brighter lights if you look straight at them, but the new COB led maintains it over a much wider angle. Review of Moon Comet www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/category/accessories/lights/back/product/review-moon-comet-12-46822/AliExpress version www.aliexpress.com/item/NEW-Safety-Cycling-light-Bicycle-Saddle-Flashlight-Rear-Lamp-Bike-Seat-Cycle-COB-Waterproof-Led-Tail/1974117936.html
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Post by joby on Nov 4, 2014 16:01:35 GMT
I like the look of this, particularly the fact that you can attach to the seat rails (lessens the chance of it being obscured by a pannier/bag when commuting). Plenty of them on eBay for around the Β£20-Β£25 mark.
Any idea how it handles in the wet? Prior to fitting mudguards on the T3a I had loads of issues with rear lights turning off as soon as they got a bit damp from the spray from the rear wheel.
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Post by chas on Nov 4, 2014 22:13:15 GMT
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Post by baz on Nov 4, 2014 23:46:28 GMT
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