Following disappointing discovery that the Duracells purchased in Coop at dusk did not fit in my ageing Smart Superflashes,
my mind has turned to new investment.
Not more Superflashes, to be greased and taped every time I put in new rechargeables?
or is there a better way?
The nice Electron I acquired is rechargeable from micro-USB, so I suppose at a pinch I could recharge it from the dynohub during the day,
but it does not fit on the seat stays and the saddle stem is otherwise occupied with saddlebag.
I have noticed some newish different rear light models out there, but dont know about how long the batteries last, if they are weatherproof, etc.
Then there are the tube lights, Fibre Flare, with dubious waterproofedness.
Any offers?
Criteria:
- waterproof
- battery duration
- fit on seat stays
- robust
- vertical fix for clear visibility
- bright
- mounted on frame, not floppy fix on bag
I have looked at the following:
- Knog Blinder 4V - usb charge, no angle adjustment
- Lezyne Femto - CR2032 30/60hrs?!?, angle adjustment?
- Moon Crescent - usb recharge, no angle adjustment?
- ClaudButler Proteus5 - battery? bracket for large stems?
- Lezyne KTV - usb charge, angle adjustment?
- Moon Gem 3.0V - usb, angle adjustment?
- Moon Comet - usb, 7hrs flash, 2hrs recharge, angle adjustment?
- Fibre Flare - battery, angle doesnt matter
[Edited to add/extend lists]