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[Closed] Commuters - anyone tried the Portland Design Works Danger Zone Tail Light?

 ski
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See Charlie has a vid about them on his site?

Anyone tried one yet, does the varying flashing light make any difference?

What do you think?

[url= http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/pdw-portland-design-works---danger-zone-rear-light-mental-1912-p.asp ]http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/pdw-portland-design-works---danger-zone-rear-light-mental-1912-p.asp[/url]


 
Posted : 24/10/2012 12:51 pm
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Perfect combined with a 1000million lumen light on the front... if your happy to have blinded drivers crashing into you


 
Posted : 24/10/2012 12:56 pm
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or fitting at the wheel and crashing into you?


 
Posted : 24/10/2012 12:58 pm
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either im blind or thats a copy of a smart lunar.

I have a light nigh on identical on the back of my road rat

the PDW sales schpiel is better though

i must admit i was waiting on the M & S lady to say "this is no ordinary light this an M&S light "


 
Posted : 24/10/2012 1:01 pm
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Posted : 24/10/2012 1:06 pm
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.......thats a copy of a smart lunar.

I think you'll find it's the 29er specific version.....


 
Posted : 24/10/2012 1:42 pm
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"Nichia brand "

has to be a wind up ......


 
Posted : 24/10/2012 1:51 pm
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100% re-branded smart Lunar 2

.... Which IMO is a BAD A$$ rear light, I use one [b]every[/b] day, and its awesomely bright !

But be careful with the angle you have it at... It's very bright for a rear light.


 
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How about a half-price and half a watt [url= http://www.cyclesurgery.com/cateye-rapid-1-rear-usb-charge/cat-eye/bikes-components-bikewear/fcp-product/27008 ]Cateye Rapid [/url]1. USB rechargeable. I love mine and have ordered a second.


 
Posted : 24/10/2012 2:07 pm
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Just looking at those yesterday but went for a Radbot instead, mainly because of slightly better battery life (maybe- according to [url= http://bicycles.blogoverflow.com/2012/03/tail-light-review/ ]this handy roundup[/url]).

Should arrive today, will be my first non-Cateye rear light for a very long time (holy hand grenade just given up the ghost after many years of solid service).


 
Posted : 24/10/2012 2:23 pm
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Had a Rapid 3 that didn't survive the first battery change. The Rapid is USB rechargeable and a much better device with better flashing modes. For £15, it's a bargain.


 
Posted : 24/10/2012 2:53 pm
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I found myself nearly blinded by an oncoming front bike light, during daylight!

Some lights are too bright IMO.


 
Posted : 24/10/2012 3:29 pm
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Quick update on the Radbot: nice and light, very bright but not too bright I don't think, unusual/eye-catching flash pattern, built-in reflector, seems well made, relatively well-priced, good positive click on bracket. Side visibility not as good as the holy hand grenade but not bad. Like.


 
Posted : 02/11/2012 4:53 pm