Originally Posted by
rfomenko
This is a rack tail light I found after doing some research:
https://www.serfas.com/products/view...ights%7Cpage:6
It's on sale at biketiresdirect for $15 plus $5 delivery. Runs on two AAs (included) which can be recharged through USB port. The rack bracket is $5 extra if you wish to make it removable. I mounted it permanently by the means of a bolt through the body and into the rack. 35 lumen and wide throw lens make it visible even during a not so sunny day. Quite satisfied....
I'm looking at that Serfas to replace an old VistaLite VL-300 (three red LEDs and reflector/diffuser). The VistaLite is an interesting keepsake but not really bright enough for traffic, although I use it for nighttime group rides and on the MUP since it's not bright enough to blind anyone.
Did you need to drill through the Serfas body to mount it as you described? One thing I like about the old VistaLite is the built in bolt and thumbscrew, with a set of three short lugs to mate with holes in standard rack accessory holes. It's reasonably secure yet easily detachable with a deliberate motion. I'd like to see something similar for other rack lights that don't need to be removed often to change or recharge batteries.