Originally Posted by
tarwheel
I probably should replace my 140 with a Dinotte 300-400, and they will give me a $30 trade-in discount, but just don't feel like spending that much on another tail light because LED lights have been improving so much. My ideal tail light would have the following features:
- Brighter than standard blinkies such as Superflash, Radbot, etc.
- Decent visibility from the sides.
- Rechargeable with USB fittings.
- Battery life that would last at least 10 hours between charges.
- Attachable to a Tubus rear rack or with Planet Bike mounts.
- Fittings so light could attach to seat stays if needed.
- Cost less than $100, preferably under $50.
So far, I haven't found a light that meets those specs. The Cygolite comes close but doesn't fit Planet Bike mounts, and apparently its side visibility is not so great.
Probably not quite there yet in terms of feature set yet - although close. For example, on paper, the Lupine Rotlicht hits a number of these bullets but is $125. So to get to this at <$100 is probably another 6 months. To get to <$50 is probably another year to 18 months. At least that's my guess.
J.