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Old 08-04-2020, 06:24 PM
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Front blinkey light

I did a brief search here but couldn't find what I wanted.
I'm looking for a bright front light to make myself visible during the day. The one light I kept meaning to put on is quite old and I found out today that it doesn't fit around my 31.8 bars. Looking for something easy to use and rechargeable .

I've got my rear covered, so to speak, with my Dinotte Quad.

What's your favorite front "here I am " light ?
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Old 08-04-2020, 06:36 PM
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I like Knog

https://www.knog.com/category/products/bike-lights/
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Old 08-04-2020, 06:38 PM
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been looking at the Light & Motion Vya lights (front and back)....USB rechargable, easily detached, some smart tech (auto on/off) as well.....seem pretty cool.
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Old 08-04-2020, 06:41 PM
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Also, this is very effective on your helmet. Assuming you wear one.

https://www.backcountry.com/topeak-h...SABEgIWMfD_BwE
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Old 08-04-2020, 07:11 PM
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exposure switch is an awesome front light.

exposure lights in general are excellent quality and hard to beat.

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Old 08-04-2020, 07:15 PM
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I did a brief search here but couldn't find what I wanted.
I'm looking for a bright front light to make myself visible during the day. The one light I kept meaning to put on is quite old and I found out today that it doesn't fit around my 31.8 bars. Looking for something easy to use and rechargeable .

I've got my rear covered, so to speak, with my Dinotte Quad.

What's your favorite front "here I am " light ?
Dinotte quad amber flashing.
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Old 08-04-2020, 07:25 PM
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Lezyne KTV Drive for me.

Even fits around my head tube so I put it there since the bars space is taken up by a bell and camera.

https://www.wiggle.com/lezyne-ktv-drive-front
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Old 08-04-2020, 07:52 PM
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Lezyne KTV Drive for me.

Even fits around my head tube so I put it there since the bars space is taken up by a bell and camera.

https://www.wiggle.com/lezyne-ktv-drive-front
I've had good experience using Lyzne rechargable lights. They have some blinky lights that are bright and very small.
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Old 08-04-2020, 08:22 PM
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Light & Motion gets my vote. A bit more expensive than a blinkey light, but I don't think a blinkey light is effective enough.
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Old 08-04-2020, 08:25 PM
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I like these:

Bontrager Ion 200 RT/Flare RT Light Set | Trek Bikes
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/e...t-set/p/23710/
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Old 08-04-2020, 08:27 PM
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Bontrager Ion 200 RT/Flare RT Light Set | Trek Bikes

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/e...t-set/p/23710/
Seconded - awesome lights. They're triggered by ant+ so anytime you start logging, they're automatically on.
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Old 08-04-2020, 08:31 PM
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I too have the Bontrager Ion 200 and have been very impressed with the brightness and battery life.

Make sure you also buy this clip for it
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Old 08-04-2020, 09:41 PM
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Thanks everyone.

Yes, @Charliedid I do wear a helmet but not sure about mounting a light on it.
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Old 08-04-2020, 09:51 PM
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This has worked well for me. Battery life is similar to my Varia so I charge em both at the same time.


https://ride.lezyne.com/collections/.../1-led-8f-v304


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Old 08-04-2020, 11:14 PM
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Thanks everyone.

Yes, @Charliedid I do wear a helmet but not sure about mounting a light on it.
Understood.

I mainly use it at night in the city not a day road ride.
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