Best Bike rear light?

[bagusbagus]

In front I have a BFL a6 , damn awesome at 1600lumens, lights up everything like crazy and everyone is dazzled
Need something as good for the rear, basically I want to be SEEN + good quality+ waterproof. Preferable if its rechargeable or runs from 18650.
Not even considering the UK market and their re-branded scams at ridiculous prices, what's the best thing you can get for max $20 from china?
( the quality china stuff not the poundshop quality)

[louiebaby]

I picked up the white version of this:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/knog-light-blinder-mob-v-t...

Seems bright enough, recharges via USB. Hopefully it's resilient enough, it'll lead a hard life on the commuter.

[TheFungle]

I'm currently using a Bontrager Flare R, fantastically good light and a light pattern that for me as a motorist, really works when approaching from behind.

Please don't be tempted by a light based solely on lumens, overly bright lights are IMO counter productive for safety as they can easily 'blind' the driver behind.

[Watchman]

Knog Blinder Mr Chips

[idiotgap]

knog blinders are great lights, but... no good if you are constantly mounting them and taking them off again. The rubber straps perish and are not very replaceable. See hacks in google images. Planetx refunded mine after 6 months as there was no warranty replacement available.

If they've refined the design, do tell me as I'd get another, I loved the heartbeat style flashing.

[Black can man]

My Knogs have all perished too . I am currently using Izone Fuse 80 light , bloody good it is , cheap as chips too .

https://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwi...

[Barchettaman]

I always have a few of these kicking around, bought in bulk from DX:

http://www.dx.com/p/ultrafire-xp-01-led-2-6lm-3-mo...

[anonymous-user]

TheFungle said:

I'm currently using a Bontrager Flare R, fantastically good light and a light pattern that for me as a motorist, really works when approaching from behind.

Please don't be tempted by a light based solely on lumens, overly bright lights are IMO counter productive for safety as they can easily 'blind' the driver behind.

This.

Love my Flare.

[james7]

One of these will get you noticed!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BIKE-BALL-LIGHTS-BASED-...

[lufbramatt]

Whatever you get, get two, have one on constant and one flashing.

also the 3m spoke reflectors are really good for side-on visibility.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Salzmann-Reflector-Scotch...

[Rich_W]

I spent some time yesterday in Evans and Sigma Sport compare and contrasting.

Came down to 2

Cateye X2 £32

But in the end I bought a

Leyzne Strip Light Pro. £30

Its bleedin bright at full 300 Lumens! What swung it was the flashing mode. The Cateye was a bit too fast for my tastes. I don't like strobe a-likes. I prefer a more rhythmic pulse. Its also rather handily comes with its USB charging point built in (under a rubber grommet) Unlike the Cateye that needed a mini usb wire to charge, which I figured I'd not have with me at work if I ever needed it.

[Promised Land]

Rich_W said:

I spent some time yesterday in Evans and Sigma Sport compare and contrasting.



But in the end I bought a

Leyzne Strip Light Pro. £30

Its bleedin bright at full 300 Lumens! What swung it was the flashing mode. The Cateye was a bit too fast for my tastes. I don't like strobe a-likes. I prefer a more rhythmic pulse. Its also rather handily comes with its USB charging point built in (under a rubber grommet) Unlike the Cateye that needed a mini usb wire to charge, which I figured I'd not have with me at work if I ever needed it.

I have a strip pro 300 too, the only downside is mounting on your seat post it faces down towards the rear wheel, so I left an old rear light bracket on and fit the bottom half of the light over this to direct it level. Unlike you I prefer the usb lead to charge them.

It is a very good light and lasts as long they state on the modes.

[Rich_W]

Promised Land said:

I have a strip pro 300 too, the only downside is mounting on your seat post it faces down towards the rear wheel, so I left an old rear light bracket on and fit the bottom half of the light over this to direct it level. Unlike you I prefer the usb lead to charge them.

It is a very good light and lasts as long they state on the modes.

I agree mine points downwards as well, but it's so bright I hope it wont be an issue.

I'll give it the old "real world check" this week some time when I ride in to work

[russ]

go on ...spoil yourself

https://www.evanscycles.com/exposure-blaze-rear-li...