"Squat'n Dive" <
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On Dec 28, 12:01 pm, SMS ˹µÙÎÄ* ÏÄ <
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> Squat'n Dive wrote:
> > Fizik taillight came in:
> > CR2032 battery, $20 and no shock sensor!!! That is just a light mind
> > you.
> > I think i paid around $25 for the whole Bell gell seat and the
> > integrated taillight shuts off after a few
> > minutes if you forgot to turn it off by itself. I wish i still can get
> > that seat somewhere
> > instead of paying an arm an leg for some overpriced garbage.
>
> The Fizik light is really just a gimmick, it's a very poor tail light,
> but it fits into their saddle.
>
> The best tail light is probably the CatEye TL-LD1100, but it's not cheap
> at around $30.
$30 and no automatic shut off. plus i have to cycle thru 4 modes to
switch it off.
isn't that amazing?
>
> The Blackburn(R) Mars 3.0 Rear Light is also good, and it's about $14.
>
it needs a jeweler's screwdriver to change batteries?!?????
why i'm not surprised, i spent considerable amount of time trying to
pluck
the two AAs from the bottom compartment of my cateye front light
last night. ended up using a pair of pliers. i wonder who designs
these
things
> Whatever you get, ensure that it has side pointing LEDs as well as rear
> pointing LEDs.
i see some dynamo/battery dual lights, such as
Busch&M¨¹ller DToplight Senso Multi with has a puny two diodes facing
sideways,
but a battery option is an invitation for a stolen light.
i'm torn between staying el Bell cheapo and getting a dynamo taillight
without a battery backup.
i kinda understand why Lance wannabe crowd in the states does not want
a commuter
lookalike seat with an integrated light but i'm surprised a wide
selection of
taillight seats is not readily available in $6/gallon europe
do i miss something obvious?
>
Yes, I think perhaps you have missed something.
$30 USD does not allow for extensive R&D.
Those products are essentially 'shot from the hip'. Marketing says, put it
out there, let's see who bites.
You are asking for high quality, extensive market testing, for a Wal-Mart
price?
Some cheap products work fairly well. Many do not. Roll the dice, take your
chances.
J.