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Reddit mentions of Planet Bike Superflash Turbo Bike Tail Rear Light, Two Modes, Multiple Mounting Options, Works with Joggers and Scooters, Battery Operated with 100 Hour Run Time
Sentiment score: 6
Reddit mentions: 14
We found 14 Reddit mentions of Planet Bike Superflash Turbo Bike Tail Rear Light, Two Modes, Multiple Mounting Options, Works with Joggers and Scooters, Battery Operated with 100 Hour Run Time. Here are the top ones.
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EASY TO MOUNT: Multiple mount points come stock with the product to help mount to a seat post, seat stay, or elsewhere on your bike, jogger, or scooterSIMPLE TO USE: Two modes, flashing and steady, provide run times of up to 100 hoursEXTRA AWARENESS BY MOTORISTS: The 180 degree output help you be noticed by motorists, fellow cyclists, and pedestriansBATTERY POWERED: Runs on 2 AAA batteries that are included with the lightELECTRIC BIKE READY: Great light to add to your electric bike for additional night time awareness
Specs:
Color | White/red |
Height | 0 Inches |
Length | 0 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | August 2012 |
Size | true |
Weight | 0.21 Pounds |
Width | 0 Inches |
This is probably the best tail light you can get. its a full watt and the brightest you can get for 30 bucks. Almost everyone I know rides with these.
http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Blinky-Superflash-Turbo/dp/B004U5PV5A/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1374801374&sr=1-1&keywords=superflash+turbo
Planet Bike Superflash Turbo rear light - Can be seen over a mile away in the middle of the day in bright sunlight.
For headlights, if it's dark and you need to see, it's hard to beat the inexpensive CREE lights you can find on Amazon for $20-$25. Mine puts out more light than my car's high beams. Just make sure to get the diffuser lens, and aim it downwards a bit as they are kind of a spotlight.
Those lights, while they look cool, do a TERRIBLE job of making you visible. And that's the whole point of a light in the first place. And since the light-portion is so small all it takes is a few flecks of mud and they're all but invisible.
Want a good light, go for something like the PlanetBike SuperFlash.
What kind of lights are you using?
For the front, you may want to check out the Design Shine Lights ( http://www.DesignShineLighting.com ) which are quite bright, and should be available soon. Or check out the Planet Bike 2w headlight which blinks:
http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Blaze-2Watt-Headlight/dp/B0015R1NE4/ref=pd_bxgy_sg_img_b
I am actually using the Nu Flare LED flashlight and a handlebar flashlight mount because it's a lot brighter than the Planet Bike headlight, but it doesn't blink so that may not work for you ...
http://www.amazon.com/Nu-Flare-77R92L-Ultrabright-Aluminum-Flashlight/dp/B001LYYO10/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1318951039&sr=8-3
http://www.amazon.com/Flashlight-Mount-for-Bike-Handlebar/dp/B004OADU22/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1319730599&sr=1-1-catcorr
NOTE: This mount is okay for my use, you may not like it it you have to remove your lights.
For the rear, I love my Planet Bike Turbo Superflash:
http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Superflash-Turbo-Light/dp/B004U5PV5A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318366148&sr=8-1
I emailed Planet Bike and asked them to make a White and Yellow Turbo flash, which I think would take care of front-mount for me.
Finally, you may want to get a little air horn for your bike. Someone did a write here on Reddit a few weeks ago. This is the horn:
http://www.amazon.com/SeaSense-1-4oz-50074011-Image-Reference/dp/B000XQ5B1Y/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1VY5NBV2BPVP6&colid=2ANXR60WOJLC
This is the write-up and image.
http://www.reddit.com/r/bicycling/comments/lf42p/i_installed_a_compressed_air_horn_this_weekend/
http://i.imgur.com/X6vLI.jpg
There's a lot of good info here, but I disagree with some of it.
Good bike gear will last a very, very long time, especially if you're only commuting, and can make a huge difference not only to your enjoyment but also your safety. If you're using it nearly every day, spend the money once and get high quality stuff. And head over to r/bicycling to talk to people who know a lot more than I do. Also talk to the guys at your LBS. Enjoy and good luck!
Most people are going to recommend USB rechargeable lights - however, if you're like me and want to stick to AA/AAA lights, I personally love the Radbot 1000 (it has a reflector built in as a backup), and the Superflash Turbo (different company, but mount compatible with the Radbot).
https://www.amazon.com/Portland-Design-Works-Radbot-Light/dp/B0030BS30K/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1474587656&sr=1-1&keywords=radbot+1000
https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Blinky-Superflash-Turbo/dp/B004U5PV5A/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1474587685&sr=1-1&keywords=superflash+turbo
Superflash turbo or Cygolite Hotshot.
I use it for the blinker. People have said it's highly visible.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004U5PV5A/
Planet Bike Blinky Superflash Turbo 1W Tail Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004U5PV5A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_RtsRwbS5J40SZ
I have a similar light and it has a clamp and it detaches, I've clipped it to the bag for several years with no problem.
Täältä toinen takavalosuositus, käytössä viidettä vuotta (käytännössä pimeänä vuodenaikana, pyöräilen vuoden ympäri) ja hyvin on pelittänyt. Etuvalo on mallia "itse näyn muille", koska ajelen kaupunki/taajama-alueella, missä on aina sen verran valoa, ettei tehokkaammalle ole tarvetta.
I use the Planet Bike Blinky Superflash. It is so bright that in blink mode it is actually sort of annoying, so I put it in steady and have another less bright one that blinks. I use rechargeable NiMh batteries in all my lights.
yea, for my back light on the fuji (since its a beefy ass seat tube and cant put any lights on it at all) i put the mount for the light on the back tube that goes from the seatpost to dropouts (hope this makes sense idk the word for that particular tube). My particular light is this, shit you not the brightest rear light ever and the blinking is a weird oscillation so it catches drivers eyes better
ill take a picture on my phone and post it super quick
For battery tail light I'm a big fan of the Planet Bike's Turbo flasher. It is incredibly bright and the pattern reminds me of a aviation strobes.
https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Superflash-Turbo-Light/dp/B004U5PV5A?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-ffab-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B004U5PV5A
Before I switched to dynamo I could make it six months between battery changes.
Kinda spendy at $75. I've been using the $30 Planet Bike Superflash Turbo for a few years now. Runs on AAA batteries.