This 1-Watt LED cannon goes the extra mile, and we don't just mean it shoots light a ridiculous distance. Due in no small part to its particularly aggressive blinking mode, accurately called superflash, it didn't just help us catch drivers' attentions; it had them anxiously craning their necks to check whether we were trying to pull them over, and pedestrians shouting out "I thought you were five-oh," as we rolled by. Drawing on only 2 AA batteries, this baby cuts down on weight but its CREE XR-E diode, coupled with a specially engineered Fraen lens, still pumps out the brightest light of all the lamps we tested - enough to bounce off of signs, license plates, and other reflective materials up to 4 blocks away, giving us plenty of time to make an impression. All we have to worry about now is whether some cop-hating, GTA IV overdosing motorist trying to run us down.
Review: Planet Bike Blaze
This 1-Watt LED cannon goes the extra mile, and we don’t just mean it shoots light a ridiculous distance. Due in no small part to its particularly aggressive blinking mode, accurately called superflash, it didn’t just help us catch drivers’ attentions; it had them anxiously craning their necks to check whether we were trying to […]
WIRED
Recessed switch only works if pressed firmly, which means it won't turn on in your bag while you jostle your way to the bar, leaving you in the dark at closing time. Planet Bike spends 25 percent of its profits on bike advocacy.
TIRED
The brightness and reduced weight come at a price - 20 hours of battery life in blinking mode, and only 7 on high. Though it installs without the use of a tool, the handlebar bracket is tricky to tighten and slips easily.