rear bike light suggestions- that has a night time group ride friendly mode

Oct 25, 19 12:00

Post #1 of 16 (1916 views)

I'm looking to get rear bike light suggestions with the following requirements:

Compatible for a road bike with aero seatpost. It does not need to fit around a TT seatpost.

Minimalist design and light weight.

Rechargable

Lumens- it does not need a daylight mode or be super bright- but I need a night time group ride friendly mode(s)- such as 30 lumens or less.

Battery life- 5 hours or longer on group ride friendly mode(s).

I already have a very bright rear light for solo riding.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Last edited by: wetswimmer99: Oct 25, 19 12:29

Re: rear bike light suggestions- that has a group ride friendly mode [wetswimmer99] [ In reply to ]

Oct 25, 19 12:12

Post #2 of 16 (1901 views)

By "really bright" do you by chance have a Bontrager Flare R?

It has a night mode that would probably meet your day group ride requirements. However, the group I ride with almost all have the flare R running in daytime mode and no one is bothered.

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Re: rear bike light suggestions- that has a group ride friendly mode [AutomaticJack] [ In reply to ]

Oct 25, 19 12:28

Post #3 of 16 (1885 views)

I don't have the Flare R, but will take a look at it. I also updated my post- as I want a *night time* group ride friendly mode. Sorry about not including that on the first go around.

Last edited by: wetswimmer99: Oct 25, 19 12:30

Re: rear bike light suggestions- that has a group ride friendly mode [wetswimmer99] [ In reply to ]

Oct 25, 19 13:03

Post #4 of 16 (1854 views)

IMO the best strategy for riding with people at night is to put the light into solid, non-flash, mode.
Much less distracting to other riders.

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Re: rear bike light suggestions- that has a night time group ride friendly mode [wetswimmer99] [ In reply to ]

Oct 25, 19 13:09

Post #5 of 16 (1842 views)

are your riding buddies complaining about the rear light? some people on my morning rides will have a ridiculously bright light on, but we just grin and bear it in the interest of safety. when the sun comes up it becomes less noticeable right away

Re: rear bike light suggestions- that has a night time group ride friendly mode [wetswimmer99] [ In reply to ]

Oct 25, 19 13:10

Post #6 of 16 (1840 views)

Garmin Varia RTL510. Light with a bright day mode and night mode (both flash and solid). Most importantly also rear radar in both night and day. Fits on round or aero post. Rechargeable and 6 hours even with the radar. Once I got one I can't believe I ever rode without one before.

Last edited by: bet: Oct 25, 19 13:12

Re: rear bike light suggestions- that has a night time group ride friendly mode [bet] [ In reply to ]

Oct 25, 19 13:17

Post #7 of 16 (1830 views)

bet wrote:

Garmin Varia RTL510. Light with a bright day mode and night mode (both flash and solid). Most importantly also rear radar in both night and day. Fits on round or aero post. Rechargeable and 6 hours even with the radar. Once I got one I can't believe I ever rode without one before.

This. End thread.

Re: rear bike light suggestions- that has a group ride friendly mode [AutomaticJack] [ In reply to ]

Oct 25, 19 14:06

Post #8 of 16 (1797 views)

"Bontrager Flare R"
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X 3 (I think). I love this light. Works great day and night.

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Re: rear bike light suggestions- that has a night time group ride friendly mode [wetswimmer99] [ In reply to ]

Oct 25, 19 14:25

Post #9 of 16 (1779 views)

I just got the Lezyne LED KVT and seems like it would meet most of your requirements.

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Re: rear bike light suggestions- that has a night time group ride friendly mode [wetswimmer99] [ In reply to ]

Oct 25, 19 16:49

Post #10 of 16 (1732 views)

Garmin Varia. It’s not even a discussion. Spend the money.

Re: rear bike light suggestions- that has a night time group ride friendly mode [2lazy2tri] [ In reply to ]

Oct 25, 19 17:07

Post #11 of 16 (1723 views)

I don’t have a Varia but I ride with a buddy who does and it’s awesome. I’ll be getting one at some point.

Re: rear bike light suggestions- that has a night time group ride friendly mode [wetswimmer99] [ In reply to ]

Oct 25, 19 17:23

Post #12 of 16 (1711 views)

Yes - the Bontrager Flare R

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Re: rear bike light suggestions- that has a night time group ride friendly mode [2lazy2tri] [ In reply to ]

Oct 25, 19 18:15

Post #13 of 16 (1690 views)

This. And in group rides it can connect to multiple garmins for the alerts

Re: rear bike light suggestions- that has a night time group ride friendly mode [dktxracer] [ In reply to ]

Oct 25, 19 18:26

Post #14 of 16 (1682 views)

dktxracer wrote:

bet wrote:

Garmin Varia RTL510. Light with a bright day mode and night mode (both flash and solid). Most importantly also rear radar in both night and day. Fits on round or aero post. Rechargeable and 6 hours even with the radar. Once I got one I can't believe I ever rode without one before.

This. End thread.

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Re: rear bike light suggestions- that has a night time group ride friendly mode [jazzymusicman] [ In reply to ]

Oct 25, 19 18:36

Post #15 of 16 (1670 views)

jazzymusicman wrote:

are your riding buddies complaining about the rear light? some people on my morning rides will have a ridiculously bright light on, but we just grin and bear it in the interest of safety. when the sun comes up it becomes less noticeable right away

Yes, The brighter lights, during the darkness, get grumbling from others. Thanks all, to the suggestions!

Last edited by: wetswimmer99: Oct 25, 19 18:37

Re: rear bike light suggestions- that has a night time group ride friendly mode [wetswimmer99] [ In reply to ]

Oct 25, 19 21:45

Post #16 of 16 (1627 views)

Cycliq Fly 6.
Has solid as well as blinking nodes, as well as dimming modes.
Probably bigger and heavier than what you are thinking, but you get video as well.
In group rides, I find a slightly dimmed slow pulse or solid taillight to be best.

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