ProBikeKit.com has the PB Superflas on sale for $6
07-28-09, 12:34 PM
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ProBikeKit.com has the PB Superflash on sale for $6
https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=M0004
I would get a few for myself, but I already have 6 PB SF units, and I think any more would be overkill (I use 4 at a time in the winter swapped between 3 bikes).
Based on some reviews I found on the Smart unit, the flashing pattern is NOT like PB SF. (A bright burst from the big LED followed by a few blinks from the smaller LED's below the Blaze unit). The Smart unit sounds like it moved to a standard blinky pattern to meet UK guidelines (straigt on-off-on pattern with regular intervals).
However, for $6.16 shipped each, I don't think you are going to find a better deal.
Deal will last until next Tuesday or until they run out.
I would get a few for myself, but I already have 6 PB SF units, and I think any more would be overkill (I use 4 at a time in the winter swapped between 3 bikes).
Based on some reviews I found on the Smart unit, the flashing pattern is NOT like PB SF. (A bright burst from the big LED followed by a few blinks from the smaller LED's below the Blaze unit). The Smart unit sounds like it moved to a standard blinky pattern to meet UK guidelines (straigt on-off-on pattern with regular intervals).
However, for $6.16 shipped each, I don't think you are going to find a better deal.
Deal will last until next Tuesday or until they run out.
07-28-09, 12:41 PM
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wow that is a good deal!
I just got a Carradice barley bag from Wiggle.uk that was like $50 cheaper than any listed price from US dealers - it was like 39.99 plus $15 shipping. the cheapest I found here was $100 PLUS shipping!
I just got a Carradice barley bag from Wiggle.uk that was like $50 cheaper than any listed price from US dealers - it was like 39.99 plus $15 shipping. the cheapest I found here was $100 PLUS shipping!
07-28-09, 02:47 PM
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I tried to order. Would not allow me to enter in a US address.
Figured it out. Thanks for the heads up.
Figured it out. Thanks for the heads up.
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07-28-09, 08:05 PM
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Ooh, nice find. Thanks, OP. I paid $25 for my last planet bike super flash. Paying 1/4 of the price for it is quite a nice deal. Just bought one as a backup...
07-28-09, 08:52 PM
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Is this a rip-off brand or something?
07-28-09, 09:24 PM
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The PB SuperFlash is the most over hyped light made. Way to directional. In my 15+ years of bike commuting the Viewpoint is one of be the better.
07-29-09, 02:17 AM
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At this price you could afford to get three and mount them pointing three different directions ;P
07-29-09, 04:50 AM
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It sells for 14.75$ CAD year-round at MEC.
EDIT: I read 16$ for some reason. Well, 14.75$ is still better than the usual 25-30$ I see in the USA.
EDIT: I read 16$ for some reason. Well, 14.75$ is still better than the usual 25-30$ I see in the USA.
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07-29-09, 05:00 AM
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Now, if you want to talk a "be seen" light lets talk Dinotte..
07-29-09, 06:38 AM
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Who makes the Viewpoint? Regardless, I wouldn't consider the PB Superflash overhyped. I have used quite a few different tail-lights over the years, and the only one brighter than the PBSF is Dinotte in my experience.
07-29-09, 06:49 AM
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https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...00_20000_41502
I have a Dinotte on one bike. People have actually complained about that one.
07-29-09, 08:23 AM
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Well that didn't last long......I was lucky enough to order two when the stock count was around 540. Late last night dropped to 470. This morning -19. Looks like reseller bought bunch.....
07-29-09, 08:38 AM
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Nice find. I have 3 Super Flashes, having ordered the most recent 2 at Amazon at 2 for about $25, shipped. This is a steal- picked up 2 more from PBK and a pair of Saxo Bank gloves for a total of $24 shipped.
07-29-09, 11:33 AM
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I just bought 2 of these last week from PBK for $15 each. 
Everything about these is either identical or compatible with the Planet Bike SuperFlash. The flash pattern and solid-on mode is different, though. In flash mode, all 3 LEDs flash at the same time, compared to the PB pattern where the main LED and smaller LEDs flash at different rates. The solid-on mode turns all 3 LEDs on, compared to the PB version which only turns on the main LED.
Everything about these is either identical or compatible with the Planet Bike SuperFlash. The flash pattern and solid-on mode is different, though. In flash mode, all 3 LEDs flash at the same time, compared to the PB pattern where the main LED and smaller LEDs flash at different rates. The solid-on mode turns all 3 LEDs on, compared to the PB version which only turns on the main LED.
07-29-09, 11:48 AM
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Dang I missed it!!! I have both the PB SuperFlash and the Viewpoint. The PBK is pretty bright and the Viewpoint is very decent. I do like the Planet Bike better since they sell all kinds of accessories for their lights.
