Small, Non-blinding Rear light suggestions….

[sevenfourate]

Hmmmmm.

I’m looking for suggestions please. I need a rear light for the Dunwich Dynamo. That can’t be too obtrusive / blinding…..for anyone behind me. I’ve been warned I’ll likely take abuse if I use normal ‘look at me / light up the night’ jobby. Everything the lights I currently own go against…. 🙄

Anyone got any ideas for an: I can just about be seen, small and inexpensive light that will see me through 8-10 hours ?

 

[Ming the Merciless]

The one you have posted an image of does the job. It is far more than just about be seen, but neither is it one of those retina burning ones.

 

[Drago]

You are sensible. Only fools think think blinding lights make them "safer".

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Hmmmmm.

I’m looking for suggestions please. I need a rear light for the Dunwich Dynamo. That can’t be too obtrusive / blinding…..for anyone behind me. I’ve been warned I’ll likely take abuse if I use normal ‘look at me / light up the night’ jobby. Everything the lights I currently own go against…. 🙄

Anyone got any ideas for an: I can just about be seen, small and inexpensive light that will see me through 8-10 hours ?

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I have one of these - excellent little light. Various flash modes as well as constant on. Visible in bright daylight without being OTT. Long battery life.

 

[sevenfourate]

I have one of these - excellent little light. Various flash modes as well as constant on. Visible in bright daylight without being OTT.

My pic was actually for attention 🤣 *Ironically. As attention I do not want…

Is it good though ? Does it go super dim ?

 

[SpokeyDokey]

My pic was actually for attention 🤣 *Ironically. As attention I do not want…

Is it good though ? Does it go super dim ?

No, it does not go super dim. Easily seen on a bright day but not stupid bright at night. I am slightly misunderstanding your query, tbh.

 

[DCLane]

For a number of years I've used Oxford Mini+ USB rear lights - lightweight, small cheap and last a long time: https://www.bikeparts.co.uk/products/oxford-ultratorch-mini-rear-light They're also not too bright.

 

[sevenfourate]

No, it does not go super dim. Easily seen on a bright day but not stupid bright at night. I am slightly misunderstanding your query, tbh.

I’m going to be riding 112 miles with 4000 other folk. Someone will be right behind me the whole way. I need a light that’s not modern / super bright - so as not to blind the person following……

 

[sevenfourate]

For a number of years I've used Oxford Mini+ USB rear lights - lightweight, small cheap and last a long time: https://www.bikeparts.co.uk/products/oxford-ultratorch-mini-rear-light They're also not too bright.

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My LBS stocks Oxford lights. Maybe I can get a chance to see one powered up. Thanks !

 

[Dogtrousers]

You've answered your own question.

Cateye Omni 5

Cheap as chips AAA powered. Battery lasts ages. Get a couple for redundancy.

The only rear light you'll ever need.

 

[N0bodyOfTheGoat]

Do Lidl still have cycling bits in the middle isle? Did they have any bike lights?

My goto primary lights for the last ~6 years have been a Lidl set bought just before the first lockdown, which included a ~2" shield-shaped rear light with integrated USB battery.

Those Magicshine SeeMee rear lights, that project a red zone around you on the ground look very clever, but beyond your requirements here. Seen them reduce to ~£40 for the 300.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0C58TNZDD

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I’m going to be riding 112 miles with 4000 other folk. Someone will be right behind me the whole way. I need a light that’s not modern / super bright - so as not to blind the person following……

Ah, I thought so. "Super dim" threw me.

The little Cateye will be fine, imo.

 

[sevenfourate]

This has been recommended on the Dunwich Dynamo FB Group. Apparently I’ll have “hours of fun” cycling (sic) through the different modes / variable Lumens.

Found them at Halfords where I had some vouchers. So have taken the plunge.

Cheers.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

You've answered your own question.

Cateye Omni 5

Cheap as chips AAA powered. Battery lasts ages. Get a couple for redundancy.

The only rear light you'll ever need.

Yep, it is the perfect light for any time including Dunwich Dynamo.

 

[PeteXXX]

Once you get the light you desire and still think it's too bright, maybe wrap something around it?