New rear light.

[BlackPanther]

Today was the first 'dark' try of my new MegaFlare rear light. Quite effective for just over 22 quid on ebay.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2e9rGf8RXc

 

[numbnuts]

I like that

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

That's amazing! Had to share your video

 

[CopperBrompton]

You really need to show it in daylight or dusk to give an indication of brightness. A two quid Tesco light will look bright on camera in total darkness.

 

[young Ed]

!!!
an impressive rig and you don't look at risk of a serious SMIDSY with that!
must say all the tape does make you look like police....unless you are? but i guess if it is effective and legal than why not if it potentially stops you getting squashed?
Cheers Ed

 

[Shut Up Legs]

Is it just me, or is that video completely blank after 0:35?

 

[young Ed]

Is it just me, or is that video completely blank after 0:35?

we need to enjoy the whole song, either that or all his lights suddenly failed!
Cheers Ed

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Is it just me, or is that video completely blank after 0:35?

I think that's when it went into stealth mode...


GC

 

[the_mikey]

Where's the cryogenic chamber?

 

[Tynan]

I think there quite a few cycle lights that are in danger of being too bright for commuting, there's a laws for vehicle lights aren't there, cars have dipped headlights for a reason, I've seen the odd rear light that was bright enough to dazzle me when I looked at it

 

[gaz]

Rather than show all your lights, just show the new one. Which one is the megaflare?

 

[BlackPanther]

Rather than show all your lights, just show the new one. Which one is the megaflare?

It's the round one on top that looks like it's spinning round.

 

[BlackPanther]

You really need to show it in daylight or dusk to give an indication of brightness. A two quid Tesco light will look bright on camera in total darkness.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7Y2O-XPfxk

 

[CopperBrompton]

Thanks, that gives a much clearer idea of the brightness. It looks very dim compared to the other lights you have.

 

[BlackPanther]

Thanks, that gives a much clearer idea of the brightness. It looks very dim compared to the other lights you have.

Agreed, it can't compete with the Blackburn 4.0s, but it does have the advantage of providing light through 360 degrees. It makes me much more visible to cars approaching from the sides. I usually use it on the 'rotate' (or KnightRider) setting which should work for 16 hours. My daily commute is around 1 hr 40 a day or just over 8 hours a week, so I can just recharge it every Friday, along with the Blackburns. Perfick!

I fasten it on using a shoe lace through the sides, which go down into the topbox. It's a 10 second job to switch it over to the rear rack of the road bike should I ever feel the need.