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Old 09-18-2017, 05:04 PM
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All of the ones I've had have never held a charge for anywhere near as long as their marketing claims. I had to charge it after every ride to guarantee that it would last through the next ride. Never buying another one. There's much better options out there.
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Old 09-27-2017, 02:35 PM
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interesting...

https://www.knog.com.au/bike-lights/pwr-range.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCk18g8P2zk&t=4s
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Old 09-27-2017, 04:02 PM
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Strap failed. Knog never replied to warranty claim or emails. Bought it thru Amazon which replaced it. 2nd one: strap failed. I did move it from bike to bike but surely less than 50 transfers. If you are using among several bikes I don't recommend it.
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Old 09-28-2017, 08:31 AM
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I tried the brand once...multiple straps broke.
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Old 09-28-2017, 09:32 AM
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I've had USB rechargeable front and year lights for the past 3+ years. Still going strong, and never an issue with the straps even though I switch them from bike to bike.
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Old 09-28-2017, 09:41 AM
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Any thoughts on Portland Design Works rear lights? I'm looking at something like their Red Planet for a little extra daylight visibility/protection?
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Old 09-28-2017, 09:53 AM
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I've had one strap break after a lot of use, but the road blinder came with an additional strap...good there.

I never leave lights on the bike after use...I always remove to get extra life out of the strap.

I also drain the battery completely after each use before I recharge...never had an issue there as well.
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Old 09-28-2017, 12:32 PM
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I have a knog blinder 4v in the rear for my occasional dusk/night riding. ...works fine no issues battery or strap.

Will probably go to a cygolite hotshot 150 for day time riding.

I use LM urban for the front.
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Old 09-29-2017, 12:28 AM
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Every Knog light I have bought has broken. They are better with design than materials.

I’ve had good luck with a few of the Lezyle lights, though.
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Old 09-29-2017, 05:54 AM
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I bought knog Mr Chips lights despite your warnings. Will update will and if they fail.
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Old 09-29-2017, 10:08 AM
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Yes, these do look interesting.
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