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Any recommendations for a good quality and durable tail light (that survives off-tar riding and muddy/sandy/wet conditions)?

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Thanks. Ryder Marathon: one drawback with rechargeable is when the battery dies the entire device gets binned, but worth exploring at the price. How long have you had the device @DieselnDust? Use it in the rain much (only IPX4)? Garmin Varia: as with anything Garmin no doubt a well-made product. As with anything Garmin it's pricey ... and won't play with Wahoo. ????

It just seems* like everything is good for only one season. What a waste of (mostly) non-recyclable plastic. ????

* Haven't tried them all (yet).

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5 minutes ago, BaGearA said:

Bontrager ion comp R 

 

Think the unconditional guarantee is 2 years 

That looks very good. Thank you for the recommendation. 

 

Flare RT for rear? 

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13 minutes ago, tinmug said:

Thanks. Ryder Marathon: one drawback with rechargeable is when the battery dies the entire device gets binned, but worth exploring at the price. How long have you had the device @DieselnDust? Use it in the rain much (only IPX4)? Garmin Varia: as with anything Garmin no doubt a well-made product. As with anything Garmin it's pricey ... and won't play with Wahoo. ????

It just seems* like everything is good for only one season. What a waste of (mostly) non-recyclable plastic. ????

* Haven't tried them all (yet).

I've had it for about 5 weeks. Its seen some rain and a lot of mud and is holding up unlike a few of my previous Ryder lights.

But if you looking for more solid products the Bontrager (as recommended) and Giant Recon TL100 would be my choice.

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10 minutes ago, tinmug said:

That looks very good. Thank you for the recommendation. 

 

Flare RT for rear? 

Definitely if you're thinking of front and back

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Been cycling in the dark for close to 15 years now.

Garmin.  Lezyne.  Bontrager.  

There really is just ONE light out there that is worth the money for me:  https://www.exposurelights.co.za/

  • Lasts for 10+ years
  • Decent run time.........3 hours at max and 12 hours at low......and by low I mean you can still do singletrack flat out on a night ride
  • No external battery pack

 

The local dude sits in Nelspruit and I received decent service from him.  Got my second light there.
First one was bought in the UK.

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37 minutes ago, tinmug said:

That looks very good. Thank you for the recommendation. 

 

Flare RT for rear? 

If you're in Gauteng , come to The Bike Store then I'll show you the details and a few other options.

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59 minutes ago, Spinnekop said:

Been cycling in the dark for close to 15 years now.

Garmin.  Lezyne.  Bontrager.  

There really is just ONE light out there that is worth the money for me:  https://www.exposurelights.co.za/

  • Lasts for 10+ years
  • Decent run time.........3 hours at max and 12 hours at low......and by low I mean you can still do singletrack flat out on a night ride
  • No external battery pack

 

The local dude sits in Nelspruit and I received decent service from him.  Got my second light there.
First one was bought in the UK.

Good to know there's a local service agent if anything goes wrong with my MaxxD 7 again. I had an issue with the switch and sent it back to CCS. Lloyd sent it back to Exposure and I had it back 2 weeks later. 

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1 hour ago, BaGearA said:

Bontrager ion comp R 

 

Think the unconditional guarantee is 2 years 

Confirmation 

 

30 day comfort guarantee  , if you dont like it for whatever reason exchange or refund.

 

1 year if whatever goes wrong it will be swapped for a new one 

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27 minutes ago, DieselnDust said:

Good to know there's a local service agent if anything goes wrong with my MaxxD 7 again. I had an issue with the switch and sent it back to CCS. Lloyd sent it back to Exposure and I had it back 2 weeks later. 

2 weeks turnaround for UK is also not that bad.  I am impressed.  CSS usually takes 2 weeks to answer a mail......

MaxxD......that is some serious lumens.  ????

 

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3 hours ago, tinmug said:

Any recommendations for a good quality and durable tail light (that survives off-tar riding and muddy/sandy/wet conditions)?

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I've been switching between these two from Extreme Lights. They've been holding up great, good visibility and lasts long enough. The BackUp looks and feels a bit more premium - not sure if that'll faze you. 

https://www.extremelights.co.za/collections/bicycle-lights/products/phoenix-usb-rechargeable-rear-bicycle-light

 

https://www.extremelights.co.za/collections/bicycle-lights/products/backup-rear-bicycle-light

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