Tail light suggestion;
09-02-20 | 06:06 AM
#51
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From: Saulkrasti, Latvia
Bikes: Focus Crater Lake
If by that you are impersonating a police officer/vehicle, most definitely.
09-04-20 | 07:36 AM
#55
Fredly Fredster
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Bikes: Trek Domane S5, Trek 1.1c, Motobecane Omni Strada Comp, Trek X-Caliber 6
I've been using Niterider Solas 100 tail lights for years. Great light and it only takes about 30 minutes to charge from dead. $40 on Amazon.
09-04-20 | 10:53 PM
#56
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Joined: Aug 2020
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Bikes: 2018 Specialized Roubaix Sport, 2019 Cervelo P3
So because of the heat I have been riding in the darker hours of the day. Last night I rode until after 9pm, so completely dark. Its pretty fun and crazy actually. Really enjoying the night riding except the bugs of course.
I have the Garmin UT800 headlight, works great. Got it on sale and a great buy. I have two cheap tail lights that don't last very long at all on a charge and are not very good at all. So I am needing a suggestion for a really good tail light.
Requirements if possible:
Chargeable, decent battery life, mounting options if possible like rear frame and/or seat post. Price under $75 if possible but not a deal breaker.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!!
I have the Garmin UT800 headlight, works great. Got it on sale and a great buy. I have two cheap tail lights that don't last very long at all on a charge and are not very good at all. So I am needing a suggestion for a really good tail light.
Requirements if possible:
Chargeable, decent battery life, mounting options if possible like rear frame and/or seat post. Price under $75 if possible but not a deal breaker.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!!
Here's a link to my light: https://www.amazon.com//dp/B07J2XBCG4/
09-05-20 | 07:42 AM
#58
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Heft On Wheels
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From: South Dakota
Bikes: Specialized,Cannondale,Argon 18
I am working on the wife still, no dice. I think I will go with cyclo…..second best option for what I can get locally.
09-05-20 | 02:46 PM
#59
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From: Greater Toronto Area
Bikes: Canyon Endurace AL 7
My tail light is the Cygolight Hotshot Pro, which is about 200 lumens. It probably doesn't matter what kind of light you use, so long as it's reliable, which most are. I also suggest always having the light on the blinking setting, that has been proven to catch someone's attention significantly better than a constant light. Additionally, having a blinking light helps to prolong battery life. Also, I use a tail light even in the middle of the day, can't be too safe.
Works very well. Secures well with the rubber strap. It is quite bright and I could see it well from more than a kilometre away.
Battery lasts me 3-4 rides; of course depending on the mode chosen.
09-06-20 | 10:12 PM
#60
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From: Pacific Northwest
Bikes: Argon 18 Gallium, BH G7, Rocky Mountain Instinct C70
Definitely worth the cost. I have sold at least two of my friends/other riders on the benefit of the Varia after they've been out riding with me and seen/heard the Varia in action. I don't leave home without the Varia now.
