2018 Brompton with Spanninga Solo rear light...

[stoatsngroats]

So, in case you didn’t know, I now have an M6L, with a Shimano dynamo lights, B&M Lumotec Lyt on the front, and a Spanninga Solo at the rear.
I was somewhat perturbed by the location of the rear light, and unaware of the quality of light at the front, so bought 2 Lezyne Femto lights, just as a couple of ‘be seen’ lights.

I’ve just had a 1 minute cycle in the dark, and the Brompton supplied lights are great!
The ‘throw’ of the rear beam is pretty visible from a few hundred metres, and the front looked like it might be sufficient for a reasonable pace on an unlit road, although I’ve yet to try this.

If you need any more info, let me know.

The video is quite compressed, and doesn’t show the brightness of the rear light very well. The furthest visible distance is about 30m.

It’s onteresting to see that the rear light is visible from the front 3/4 direction.

SnG

 

[rogerzilla]

The main problem with the Brompton/Spanninga battery light is not its brightness but its build quality. The switch simply fails closed-circuit after a few years and it needs screws removing to change the batteries - a £3 Wilko light feels like a premium item in comparison. At least the dynamo version can't suffer these specific faults!

 

[stoatsngroats]

Ah, this s the dynamo version for both fr & rr.
I will see how they go, as they’re both LEDs.

I have Smart and Moon on the other bike, but wanted to see how Dynamo works out for me.

Plus the Nine Streets was my preferred finish, and it came with the Shimano dynamo.

 

[and123w]

The main problem with the Brompton/Spanninga battery light is not its brightness but its build quality. The switch simply fails closed-circuit after a few years and it needs screws removing to change the batteries - a £3 Wilko light feels like a premium item in comparison. At least the dynamo version can't suffer these specific faults!

The old Spanninga Battery light with the screws holding on the front has now been also replaced by the Solo (battery)
You can see a quick view of the differences and how to fit here:

 

[Kell]

I still think they sit ridiculously low to be truly visible in traffic.

I don't think I'd have one as my only light.

 

[Banjo]

On my ML6 I have a blackburn rear light attached to seat post just below the seat.

Still folds ok and is nice and high.

 

[Sir Basil Brompton]

I still think they sit ridiculously low to be truly visible in traffic.

I don't think I'd have one as my only light.

They are low......combined with a saddle mounted rear light and a light attached to your cycle helmet, you should be more visible.

New to the forum....first post so...Hello, glad to be a part of this Brompton group.