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 Bright white, August 26, 2008
By RW (Upstate/West NY)
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These lights work well, seem to be sturdy in construction and one battery seems to last quite a while. I'm very pleased with them but I couldn't give them 5 stars due to the design of the white light.
I had been using them for about a week and had to take an extra early ride in to work. It was my first when it was dark out. When I turned on the white light on the handlebars it shone in a wide arc, over 180 degrees up and down and left and right. I couldn't see because the light was shinning in my face as well as everywhere else.
A piece of black tape on the top part of the light and I was soon on my way. An easy fix to this if it happens to you.
Still riding with it and it is still working well. It's getting a bit darker every morning this time of year.
As other have noted this light shouldn't be counted on to light your way in the dark (I usually ride on lighted streets) but it will make you much more visible to others on the road.
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 Very cool for kids, August 6, 2007
By A. Shea (Atlanta, GA)
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Just got these in the mail, so can't speak for battery life, but these are really neat for kids bikes. I have a 5 and 8 year old, and they love these little lights. They are about the size of a small egg... not very big at all, but they really are very bright. The headlight bulb fit perfect on the bike and has 3 modes. Push the button once and it flashes (fast like a strobe light), push the button again and the light stays on, push again and turns off. The head light can also be adjusted up or down. Very easy to install and use. The red light does the same except does not adjust once on the bike. My kids were riding in the garage in the dark today having a blast with these lights! I'd even get one for my own bike, if I rode at night. Very fast shipping also.
16 of 18 people found the above review helpful.
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Does exactly what it is mean to, June 10, 2008
By The Derrty Egg
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They are cheap and work great. That is pretty much all there is to these. However, make sure that you are buying these in order to make yourself more visible to drives, and not to make late night rides more visible to you. They do offer some light on your pathway, but not enough to make it worth it if that is your goal. If, like me, you are simply looking for an inexpensive way to keep from getting hit by drivers at night, then this is one of your best choices.
10 of 10 people found the above review helpful.
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excellent value to price, March 31, 2008
By geoffbeneze (Tempe, AZ USA)
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Update 4/12/08. Light mount on helmet modification.
As discussed in the original review, I've now mounted one of the rear lights on the back of my helmet, a Bell Aguila. The light fits extremely well in the back most indentation/air flow vent on the helmet in either the vertical or horizontal position. Better yet, I mounted it without modifying the helmet or the light and it can be removed in seconds.
I used four rubber bands and passed them around the "upright" for the base of skull "catch" on the helmet's liner portion. The ends of the rubber bands are pulled out and slipped over the clip for the light. Given that UV eats rubber here, I put a pipe-cleaner around the clip and the band as a failsafe should the rubber bands fail.
Pull the light out 1/4" and you can rotate it to the position you like best. A bit of wiggling when seating the light will get edges, clips, arms and such aligned and the light stays tightly, smoothly, in the back of the helmet.
Why all this effort you might ask? I'm a true believer. I'm alive because of Bell helmets and making myself visible (though I didn't do ENOUGH 'back then', I wouldn't be here if it weren't for my helmet). With kids, I will do everything in my power to make them visible and safe wherever possible.
In any event, at near zero cost, 2 minutes of "labor" and the slightest dash of creative brain power, you can install a light on your helmet that makes you VASTLY more visible via the (higher) location, the movement imparted by pedaling, gossiping with your riding partner or just the movement of your head as you look around in wonder.
This tiny modification makes me MUCH more relaxed when riding around traffic and makes our rides much more enjoyable. It will also allow me to keep a better watch over my brood with much less effort. By morning I'll have the kids' helmets done, then we wait till the last order I placed (for Sylvia's helmet) arrives and we'll be a Matchin', Flashin', Family GANG (Man) (VVBG)
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These little lights are really a great value. They're quite bright and extremely visible. Small, easy to handle and flexible in use. My son, in particular, kills or loses lights with all too much regularity, but that's rather to be expected from a 10 year old.
I purchases several sets to have some backups. I'm contemplating removing the clip form a couple of the red ones and gluing them to the back of various helmets since we often ride after dark given the weather in our Phoenix desert environment.
The batteries, while to first appearance, are odd, they're actually quite common and becoming more so everyday. They are commonly available and the lithium should give a significant service and storage life.
I am likely to order another couple of sets in the near future just for backup.
10 of 12 people found the above review helpful.
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 Not Good For Daytime Safety, July 11, 2008
By B. Semple (Boston, MA United States)
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I purchased these for my commute to work during daylight hours. I travel along two lane roads that have lots of shadows due to trees. My concern has been that with the right angle of sunlight, a driver will over look me.
For my purpose, these LEDs are just not bright enough nor do they have enough spread for day time riding. Even riding at dusk or on cloudy days through shadows, the LEDS just dont put out enough light where I felt as though drivers could see me. I returned these and purchased the more expensive three LED Planet Bike for the rear, and the Blackburn Quadrant for the front. Its 4x the price, but probably whats needed.
9 of 17 people found the above review helpful.
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Blinky Lights, August 23, 2007
By C. Chin Loy (Kingston, Jamaica)
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Good lights, easy installation. Only down side, and it was expected is projection distance of front light.
8 of 9 people found the above review helpful.
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Tiny Lights That Make You Visible, March 24, 2009
By Shade
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Don't know what those who dislike these lights expect for 10 bucks, but they deliver quite well, as promised. Note that Planet Bike refers to them as "Safety" lights. No, they don't illuminate (very well) the ground in front of you, BUT they do make a bicycle highly visible from some distance, thus enhancing the cyclist's safety. They are small and lightweight, and easily fit in a pocket when not in use. It's true, as some have complained, that the mounting brackets are somewhat fragile, made of thin plastic, but if you're reasonably careful when you fit them over your bars or tubes you'll have no problem. Cripes people! you get two led lights with 2 settings (constant light or intermittent), 2 mounting brackets with screws for 10 bucks!!! What more do you need to give something 5 stars? So long as you treat them like the tiny, somewhat fragile items which they are, I suspect they will provide years of quality service.
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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Good Deal, bright enough for the city, March 10, 2008
By Moretownmac (San Fran, CA USA)
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Nice small lights for evening riding in the city. Not bright enough for nighttime trail riding but small, cheap, removable. What more could you ask for for $10.
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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I love blinky light!, March 22, 2008
By http://themadhapa.blogspot.com (Orange County, CA)
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I wanted a simple, easy to install set of lights for my bike. I commute to and from work everyday on some busy city streets. The blinky lights were a snap to put on and you can't beat the price. The lights don't provide any illumination, but the flash feature certainly attracts attention.
Big thumbs up.
4 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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Plantet Bike Blinkey lights - Planet Brilliant!, October 19, 2007
By ijt (the Right coast)
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this things are fantastic for the money. I feel really safe finishing my late summer/early fall rides with them on. Super easy to use, nice switch feel, good mounting brackets. And ya, these suckers are bright. I like too that Planet Bike donates some of their profits. Cheers.
4 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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bike rear tail light, October 6, 2008
By M. Netter (Grosse Ile, MI)
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Works great and have lasted over a year on one battery. Battery is a watch style and mounting is simple. Rear red light is bright and noticed in the dark of night. Liked them so much, have ordered for the kids bikes. Great price and they are water resistant.
3 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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Obscure batteries suck! Should be AA, or AAA only!, March 30, 2008
By PNOLA (New Orleans, LA)
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I bought these as flashing lights to protect me from cars - not to illuminate my path (I've got a pair of Cateyes for that). These are cheap (that's why they're cheap). While they do flash nicely, the batteries cost about the same as the stupid lights I suspect, I haven't bought new ones because I haven't seen them anywhere I've glanced at. They're obscure watch battery like things, not the AAA's I was hoping for.
3 of 14 people found the above review helpful.
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Small but efficient, December 28, 2008
By Agent 609 (Ventura, CA USA)
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If you're looking for lights that will light up a dark road, these are not for you. But otherwise, they're just as expected. I was easily able to mount them on my bike, they come with batteries, and they snap right off and fit right in my bag when I lock my bike up.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Good Safety Lights, September 21, 2008
By Tennis Ace (WA, USA)
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These are a little bit smaller than what I had expected but does it's job for one of our adult bikes. It came with 3 bracket mounts, I believe they're all different sizes. I used the two bigger ones. One was too big, but it also comes with 3 rubber rings to put inside the brackets, so when I used one of those it fits fine. All you need is a philips screwdriver to get them on.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Nice cheap auxilary lights, May 27, 2008
By bob (Brighton, MA)
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I wouldn't use these as my only light, but theyre great to clip onto clothes, bags, belts, or whatever to increase visibility. They are both bright and project pretty far.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Blinky lights accomplish purpose, June 28, 2009
By C. Gerke (St. Petersburg, FL)
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I purchased 2 sets of Bike Blinky Safety lights for my teen sons. My goal was to have them be seen by drivers while riding in the dark. I think the lights were easy to mount and are accomplishing their purpose. I'd buy more for other bikes if I needed to.
2 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Good Little Blinkers, July 21, 2008
By Bike and Destroy (San Jose, CA)
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Very bright and eye catching. They use quality super Leds so this things are visible from a good distance, especially the headlight. The small size is great to carry them around in any saddle pouch or riding bag.
2 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Best little lights ten bucks can buy, July 12, 2008
By Bonnie Muffin (Sacramento, CA)
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I needed lights to use around dusk, and these are exactly what I was looking for. They're sturdy and bright, although probably not bright enough to use late at night (but in my neighborhood, you have bigger problems than getting run over if you ride after dark...sigh..).
2 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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I like them for kids bikes, March 3, 2008
By T. Teeling (FL USA)
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I bought 2 sets for my kid's bikes. They are small, which goes very well with kids' bikes. They are very bright! Very easy to install. I wanted something to make the bikes more visible if/when my kids ride them in the late afternoon. Plus, I know they will enjoy riding their bikes even more with these flashing lights on them!
2 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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planet bike blinky safety light, January 7, 2008
By Tami K
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Excellent value! Wouldn't buy it specifically for illuminating the road but you do get some visibility with it.
2 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Perfect "to be seen" lights., July 1, 2010
By Jeff
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These are great lights at a reasonable price. I went down a very dark road and could only see directly in front of me using the white light on my handlebars so I would not suggest this as a path lighting light. The red light is very bright and the blinking, I was told, is extremely annoying at a good distance so you know you are being seen. I am not sure of the longevity of these but I went over some pretty brutal bumps with not so much as a shift in either light. At $15 I am happy with the results and would suggest this set to a friend or family member.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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easy to use, November 30, 2009
By virginia olson
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these are great! super easy to install, and the lights detach from their mounts so you can take them with you (so they don't get stolen).
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Just what we needed, October 4, 2009
By Flojo (Brooklyn, NY)
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I bought two sets, one for my husband and one for myself. We wanted them to be more visible to cars while biking after dark, and since front and back lights on bicycles are required by law in NYC (which most people here probably don't realize). These are small yet powerful. Perfect for our needs.
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they do what they need to, September 8, 2009
By TB (NYC)
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These little guys are great. It's very easy to attach the bracket that hold the lights. They attach and detach quickly. I've been using them for about 2 months for commuting in NYC and the lights are still very bright. If you're looking for a front light that will actually light your way for you, this in not the product. These are simply to let others know you are there. Also, I paid double the amazon price at a local bike shop and they are still very much worth the price.
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Pretty Good, January 30, 2009
By Ben Quach
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These LEDs are pretty good, they are extremely small, and can attach to your seat bag. However, these aren't very good for night riding, since the front light is not very bright. Use them only in emergencies, sundown or if you feel that drivers cant see you
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good deal!, October 29, 2008
By Inga
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these lights are good for the price! They are a little small (but concerning the price that doesn't matter), but VERY bright!
If you want bigger ones, buy more expensive ones, but this is a good deal!
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Great buy!, October 24, 2008
By flyingav (Tempe, AZ)
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These little lights are gems...comes with battery and easily clips on your bike. They are super bright and have 3 settings.
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Great value, April 19, 2008
By V. J. Grabauskas (Upper Arlington, Ohio United States)
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I bought these lights for my little kid's bike. I bought them primarily because my bigger kid has a headlight on his bike and the four year old would want one too. It took a bit of time to figure out where to mount the lights because the bike was so small. The lights are bright enough at night that the bike is visible from quite a distance even though he is not allowed to go anywhere without an adult walking along.
Like all of the Planet Bike products I have bought recently, this is great value.
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 Wrong Picture!!, August 30, 2010
By Saul M. Horowitz (NY, NY USA)
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The item here has the wrong picture, which is a bit confusing, to say the least. What is named and described is a pair of 1-LED flashers, a red rear one and a white front one. This item is not the single rear flasher that is pictured. You can see what you're ordering on the Blinky website. I've added a pic of what you actually get.
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For the money you just can't beat them, January 2, 2008
By Bike runner
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I love that Planet Bike gives 25% of it's profits back to the cycling community. I'd buy them for that reason alone. But these also perofrm really well. Fine for urban riding where there are streetlights. easy to install too. I use these blinkies along with a blue a blue down low glowDown Low Glow Lighting Kit - Two Tubes -Ice(blue) and sometimes a green down low glow tooDown Low Glow Lighting Kit - Two Tubes-Envy(green) for night time side visibility.
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Work very well, November 13, 2007
By mantle man (Pennsylvania)
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I have only used this product a couple times but the LED lights are very bright and the flash or steady light is a nice feature. For the price I think this is a great product. Don't know how long the batteries will last but they are replacable.
1 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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 Itty bitty lights, March 4, 2009
By greynine (Portland Maine)
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These lights are a very good price. They are small, single LED, elongated ping pong ball sized. If you are the real deal, riding with the big boys, claim your lane, street cyclist, these small lights probably are not sufficient to keep you safely in view. These days I ride primarily on rural roads, sidewalks and bike paths so I just wanted lights so I would be considered street legal. These fit my purpose, but I make sure I am way over if I hear a car coming.
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they do what they need to, September 8, 2009
By TB (NYC)
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These little guys are great. It's very easy to attach the bracket that hold the lights. They attach and detach quickly. I've been using them for about 2 months for commuting in NYC and the lights are still very bright. If you're looking for a front light that will actually light your way for you, this in not the product. These are simply to let others know you are there. Also, I paid double the amazon price at a local bike shop and they are still very much worth the price.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Just what we needed, October 4, 2009
By Flojo93 (Brooklyn, NY)
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I bought two sets, one for my husband and one for myself. We wanted them to be more visible to cars while biking after dark, and since front and back lights on bicycles are required by law in NYC (which most people here probably don't realize). These are small yet powerful. Perfect for our needs.
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Inexpensive, gets the job done, mounting bracket design not great. Wrong picture., June 21, 2011
By Vasiliy
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Inexpensive light set that will make you visible to others at night. However, the front light won't light the path in front of you (it isn't bright enough and its position is not adjustable), so if you are not riding a lit path I would recommend investing in a headlight.
The only issue I had with this light set (I have two sets of these) is the design of the mounting bracket -- the nut is finely ribbed and molded into the plastic -- if it becomes loose you can't tighten it again. I wish it was some kind of standard hex nut that would not come loose from repeated tightening, or that could be replaced if it is lost.
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Main photo of lights is not representative of product, May 8, 2011
By J. Chan
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The main photo of the light set is not representative of the product. The lights are great! I've had them over a year now and use them pretty frequently. The battery has not died yet. The lights easily detach when you need to take them with you. Each light (one red and one white) has two settings, blinking and not blinking. Biking at night is dangerous (especially in NYC) and these lights help keep me visible.
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Great, February 3, 2011
By I. Patcherezov (Washington, DC)
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Have used it for a year and it's been great. Easy to mount and sturdy - quality is apparent.
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great lights for the price!!, November 23, 2010
By Craig
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We have had these lights for about a month and are very happy with them. I have a 4 year old son who needs to burn off energy, so being able to ride bikes after dark has been great in easing the pain of "winter lockdown". The lights mount easy and work great. They are very bright and visible for quite a distance. I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better light for less money. Keep in mind, this is not a headlight, but really more of a beacon to be seen. Although the headlight will light the road to a small extent, it's really better at functioning to be seen.
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to blink or not to blink, August 6, 2010
By P. Robichaux
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these little blinkies were easy to install and work great. Very bright and wide viewing angle so cars on the side can see you blinking. Choose between flashing, solid on, or off with a small button. Others have complained the button was too small, but I had no problems. Installation was easy, and its feels very sturdy once installed. to change battery, you need to just stick a coin into the side of the plastic covering for the light and it pops off easily. This concerns me on longtime durability, but the price is worth the chance. If you need these lights as headlights to see where you're going, they can suffice somewhat, but a bigger front light may be desired. BATTERIES INCLUDED!
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Great Deal for Great Light Set!, June 29, 2010
By Summers Pearl (Los Angeles, CA USA)
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First of all... the main product picture on this page is not a picture of what you get, which is weird. The picture was correct when I purchased it, but now it's changed. Be sure to look at the customer images that someone else has supplied to see what you're REALLY getting!
That said, this set of one white front light and one rear red light is GREAT! The price is right and I'm very happy with the product. I didn't use any of the provided hardware to attach them to my cruiser, but it's nice that it came with it as an option.
These little lights are surprisingly bright and will definitely alert cars to your presence. They have both a steady and a blinking setting. The white light illuminates surprisingly well and is totally fine for familiar and easy streets, but it's definitely not comparable to an actual headlight if you really need to SEE where you're going.
I wanted something very small and unnoticeable for my bike because I have the "classic cruiser" look going on, and these little lights make me street-legal without having to compromise the look of my bike. Altogether a great purchase for a great price!
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Very bright bike light, June 17, 2010
By J. Lee
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This is a top notch bike light for a reasonable price. It is easy to put on and emits a very bright light. Drivers will have no problem seeing you on your bike at night time, even from far distances. I would recommend this to any night-time biker.
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Excellent purchase! Couldn't be happier!, April 20, 2010
By Atomic Grrrrrl (Brooklyn, NY USA)
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Being an unrepetant cheapskate, I needed a basic pair of bike lights, so bought this set sight unseen based on the price. I didn't know what to expect, really, but was pleasantly surprised when I eventually received them. Rather than be cheap-looking and flimsy, these bike lights are quite sturdy and have so far survived all kinds of harsh weather (mud, slush, and rain), as well as one major bike crash. Also, they're amazingly bright-- not bright enough to light up the path in front of you, of course, but bright enough to be seen by other motorists. I couldn't believe it when I noticed the blinking from the white lights being reflected off buildings and signs several feet away. But as they say, looks can be deceiving, and these little guys can throw off quite a bit of light.
On the downside, the lights are quite small-- not a problem for me, personally, but might be a problem for those who might not feel as safe with lights of these size and want something larger for peace of mind. This is especially true for anyone hoping to double the white front light as a headlight. Not gonna happen-- the lights were only designed to make you visible to everyone and nothing more.
Another con is that the lights may be a little troublesome to attach depending on how your bike is made. For example, if your handles are like mine (too thick to attach with rubber insert, but too skinny to use without), you might have a bit of trouble getting the front light to install without some maneuvering or a hack.
Faults aside, these are very good lights for the price and great as a starter before graduating to more expensive sets. I recommend them highly if you want to get lights but can't afford something more high end.
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Bicycle light set, February 7, 2010
By hunter (USA)
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They're really nice, and I think every bike should have them. powerful and install really easy, I just wish they made them to install on different size. right now they would install on the handle bar or the seat. My kid seat is all the way down. So all I did is glowed a Velcro strap to it and now I can Velcro the light any where I want, including the back of her helmet... Also, I found this way to be better so it's easy to move it from bike to another, while the other bikes are not in use. (u never can be toooooo much safe)
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GOOD DEAL, January 28, 2010
By OTOKONOKO (San Francisco, CA)
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Inexpensive and effective. Not a lot of white light to see your way clearly, but enough white (front) and red (rear) to alert everyone near you that you are there. Essential for dusk to dawn riding, especially here in the city with crazy traffic. I like that there are 2 settings besides off .... steady and flashing. Easy to install. I am eager to see how long the batteries last and how much they cost to replace.
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Capable and very affordable, December 25, 2009
By Sam (CA)
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The lights attached to the bike very securely and I haven't had any problems with them shifting around. Neither side is super-bright, but they will make you visible to drivers. Don't expect the front light to act as a headlight to let you see what's in front of you. At this price, these lights are "value" items but they don't feel like they're going to fall apart.
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great, inexpensive and sturdy, December 19, 2009
By Sammy (Alexandria, VA)
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i would definitely recommend this. it does a great job without having to spend so much. i've even dropped the red one a few times while i was installing it and it still worked perfectly.
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they worked fine, as far as i know, December 10, 2009
By Lourdes (old saybrook, ct)
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these little lights were nice and bright, easy to install - worked great for the couple of dayS i had them TIL MY RUSTY OLD ONE SPEED GOT STOLEN FROM THE TRAIN STATION RACK
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CUTIEE BLINKIEES!! ;)), September 5, 2009
By whitecat (san francisco, CA USA)
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i LOVE my Blinkies. b-r-i-g-h-t ! I actually think the white is o.k. as a front light. It's not a beam, but it's not dim by any means. update: my blinkies have survived the recent downpours. They seem to be waterproof. 5th star earned :)
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For the price you can't get better!, June 17, 2009
By The Sideman (Boston MA USA)
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These things are deceiving at first because they are so small. I was surprised and momentarily blinded by how bright these are. If your looking for something to light a totally dark path get something else but if your just looking to help make sure you are seen these are perfect.
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Bright and affordable., May 26, 2009
By E. Salas (San Francisco, CA)
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For the $15 price tag, these lights are a steal. The white light is very bright and I can see its reflection off of stop signs two blocks ahead. After being told by a motorcyclist that my red light was going to give her seizures, I felt assured that my rear was well lit too. They're easily assembled onto the bike and have either a horizontal or vertical pitch to best direct the light. And they come with rubber liners to prevent scratching of your bike. And importantly, these are safety lights, not headlights. A must buy.
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Friendly and effective, February 6, 2009
By Eagle Buyer (Miami, FL USA)
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Not a rocketscience material, it works great the way it should. Very friendly and easy to use.
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Can't beat the price, January 28, 2009
By S. Lewis (Washington, DC)
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I use these lights for riding at night. I use the white light on the blinking setting on the front, just for visibility--it's not bright enough to act as an actual headlight. The red light isn't bright enough for me to feel safe using it on its own. I put it on my bag, and have a brighter light (Planet Bike Blinky "7" 7-Led Rear Bicycle Light) attached to my bike. With both of them on the blinking setting, I feel sufficiently visible to cars.
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nice small bike light, January 13, 2009
By M. Chan
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bright for a 1-led light but not quite bright enough for me to feel safe biking in the dark.
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safety, January 12, 2009
By flatliner (Delaware, USA)
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These are simple inexpensive items that installed very easily and function perfectly. They are clearly visible even in sunlight and offer a level of confidence and safety that far surpass the cost.
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blinky indeed, December 22, 2008
By S. Betts
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This small addition to your bike will make a big impact. I now feel safe riding at night, and I can tell other cars see me from a distance. They easily install / adjust, and don't add weight like other bulky lights.
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Not the brightest, but a good value, December 17, 2008
By RG (California)
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I was looking for a small, inexpensive rear blinky light for my bike. This comes with a front and rear light for about the same price as many single lights. The one drawback is that they are not very bright. I don't use the front light because it's not bright enough to light the road in front of me. But both lights are bright enough to be spotted by cars at a reasonable distance. So you can use both of them if you only use them to make sure cars see you riding. If you are looking for a light bright enough to light up the road, you should consider something else.
Update 10/13/09
One unfortunate design flaw I've discovered is that the lights are too easy to remove. The bracket screws onto your bike seat post but the light snaps into the bracket so that it is easily removable just by pushing a tab and snapping it out. Well someone snapped out my light while I wasn't around. Unfortunately that seems to be the design that all the blinky tail lights use. I bought a different one and it has the same design. So I try to remember to take it with me when I get off the bike so nobody else does it instead.
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great value, November 23, 2008
By G. OBRIEN (CA, USA)
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great value, good quality, bright lights. easy to mount. will buy more for our other bikes.
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Simply Amazing!!!, October 7, 2008
By Demetrius Gerard Herrera
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handy, easy to install, and you can even use it while walking or jogging at night!!! Great buy I must say!!!
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Good for the money, but not a solo light, December 28, 2010
By QuakerProf
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I'm a regular bicycle commuter, about 18 miles roundtrip 3-5 days/week year-round. The SuperFlash is definitely the best light in the under $30 category, but I would hesitate to use it as my only rear light. If you have a chance of riding at dusk, spend the money on the DiNotte 140 watt light (about 120 online).
See discussions of lighting on bikeforums.net. You should be concerned with active (electronic) and passive (reflective) lighting, as well as side visibility (not just front and back).
0 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Reliable little light, December 11, 2010
By pambam (Baltimore, MD)
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I'm happy with this bike light, I clipped it onto the back of my bike bag. It is pretty easy to turn on without having to unclip or slow down.
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Does what is advertised, February 15, 2010
By Rajesh Rathi (Mountain view, CA)
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They make me visible on road and prevent from getting run over by crazy drivers. They are just blinkers not lamps; for dark roads and trails I have to also carry my head lamp.
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small and bright (and cheap), May 5, 2009
By "i like to watch" (Seattle, Wa. United States)
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These little lights are perfect! I can clip them on anywhere.
I sometimes have to get on a state highway in the predawn and these make me feel a lot more safe. Highly recommended!
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ok could be brighter, February 26, 2009
By R. S. Thompson (NV, United States)
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i was looking for a small front flashing light when not using my regular bicycle headlight. the set contains two compact led lights.
the light housing has a clip on the back and the set comes with mounting clamps.
the clip on the back of the light fixture cinches onto a installed handlebar bag. this is good.
but the light isnt as bright as bright as i had hoped and i feel can be mistaken for reflected sunlight off of urban surfaces.
no problems with battery life thus far.
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Excellent product, July 17, 2008
By LEO (USA)
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The lights work very efficiently and they are nice and compact. Assembly was easy and they are pleasant to look at also.
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Not as advertised, December 11, 2010
By newsman (Corpus Christi, Texas United States)
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The product received was not as advertised online. The online ad stated the bike Blinky light had 7 LED lights. When clicking the button to check out, it stated Planet Bike Blinky Safety 1-Led Bicycle Set. I was not sure which one was accurate, so decided to go with the advertised description. I was wrong. I installed the lights on my bicycles anyway and they work well enough. I just don not like being duped. I would like to think that it was a careless mistake.
0 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Doesn't stay on, February 23, 2010
By Sapper (DC)
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I had this light set for a few weeks and due to the recent snow, I have been taking my bike off more curbs than usual. I think that the jarring of my bike caused the rear light to detach from the holder. I was very disappointed to see that the light didn't stay attached despite the bumps. The front light is still attached. They aren't even that bright. If you're just looking for something cheap and basic it's fine, but don't bother with it if you don't want to replace it when it falls off.
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Not Bad!, August 27, 2011
By Terry
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This product was just as described! I am satisfied. The l.e.d's are really bright. Assembly is easy enough. I advise that it is a great deal.
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tiny but great!, August 16, 2011
By novice
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small yet effective. works great!
both lights seem to have only one LED light but they are really bright and well built (weather proof)!
you can't go wrong with this product
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Just right for our rides., September 15, 2011
By Cassandra Wolf (Phoenix, AZ USA)
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I love how tiny these lights are, and how easy they are to use. I don't need a ton of light because we do most of our biking in a neighborhood, so they do their job well. I feel that passing cars are very able to see us because of these lights, and the headlight provides just enough illumination to keep us from running into obstacles in our paths. I think if we were mountain biking at midnight we would need something stronger, but for our purposes these are more than adequate.
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Excellent Value!, September 8, 2011
By bulldog1881
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These little BIG lights are amazing! The light projected by these lights is simply fantastic. Glad I made the purchase.
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simple and good, September 8, 2011
By Min
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it's very tiny but the light is good. you can turn on and off easily. the battery is round one. I think the price is very reasonable
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Awesome, September 5, 2011
By MaxPayne
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I have the white one in the back and the red one in the front also mounted with my fenix PD31. These lights are decent quality and come with good mounts to secure to your bike. They are pretty bright for such small lights. I bought another pair for my gf's bike. I would recommend.
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Just fine, November 23, 2011
By cristanann
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These lights work well--I'm not sure how a blinky light for the back of a bike could be outstanding, so I don't mean "just fine" as a derogatory comment! These are a good value. I leave my bike outside most of the day--in rain, sleet, and snow--and the light hasn't been affected.
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Nice light light, November 17, 2011
By JAmazon (Hermosa Beach, CA)
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This video is just to show how they look installed (on a new bike I've never ridden lol) and what kind of light they project. It was taken in almost total darkness with a Sony NEX-5N so the video is a bit grainy. I'll update this when I actually try them out.
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Low price and a must-have!, October 21, 2011
By Stephan (Milpitas, CA United States)
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These blinkers work just as described. It is a must for riders who ride when there isn't adequate sunlight. The front, white blinker is only good to warn oncoming traffic and should not be relied upon to light your path. It is not bright enough for that purpose. Includes several mounts for attachment onto various parts of your bicycle.
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Worked, October 2, 2011
By Hertz
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I got it for my bike. The light is pretty bright and for both of them it's only 15 bucks!
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I like it, May 9, 2012
By PJ
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I like it. It worth 5 star, and nice piece
I like it.
I like it.
I like it.
I like it.
I like it.
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Nice little guys, May 3, 2012
By Fleetwood (milwaukee,wi)
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Bright,easy to fasten anywhere on the forks you'd like. Choice of steady beam or flashing. I had been having a problem with the bigger units fastened on my seat rod being stolen as they could be unclicked off from their mounts rather easily. These little workhorses are not easy to get off and solved the missing lights hassle. One button operation is easy to use and well placed. Put them on and forget about'em.
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Great light, great price, April 27, 2012
By Richard W Smith (NORTH RICHLAND HILL, TX, US)
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Great product. Both lights very visable at night from the back and sides. The light has a "focused" beam in the center of the lens which projects like a flashlight which you can see for quite a distance. I adjusted the light where the beam hits the ground around 50 to 60 feet behind me. That way it wont interfere with the drivers vision yet is still bright enough to let anyone behind me know I'm there. Bought a set for my wife as well. For the price you cant go wrong.
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A must for the avid bicyclist, April 17, 2012
By dinger_greg
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If you want to be safe on the road while cycling these lights are a must. You can choose between the blinking setting or constant light. The lights are are bright and attract attention from others on the road. Not sure on the battery life yet. I commute to work on my road bike and travel on very busy roads. Being "seen" by other commuters in their cars is a must!
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Bike Lights, April 10, 2012
By Betty K.
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Love the little bicycle lights, they attach easily and they are competitively priced from the items I have seen in the stores. I like company's philosophy on helping the planet.
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Better than I hoped, April 5, 2012
By Spork
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My wife and I got these to help prevent accidents while riding on the street and to be more visible on the bike paths at night. I expected the lights to do just that but not much in terms of extending my own vision at night. I am happily surprised at how well these light up our trail at night. I get a good 15-20 of lit visibility in front of me when riding our trail. Product is worth getting, especially for the price!
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Absolutely solid, no problems so far, April 4, 2012
By Simon
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I use these for safety, since I commute 5 days a week by bike in a town that is definitely not used to seeing bikes on the road. These simple to install, simple to operate, and durable lights give a little bit of added visibility that goes a long way in terms of safety. I've ridden in rain and I treat my bike pretty roughly, but they function fine and give me peace of mind when I ride home in the dark. Definitely realize that these will NOT illuminate the road your riding on, they serve only as a way to be seen by drivers. I recommend combining these with some spoke LED's to get full 360 visibility.
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Excellent value for the money, March 20, 2012
By Hugh (Worldwide)
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Got these lights as a gift for my new bike. The are great for the price, bright, easy to install. You don't really need anything more than this.
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Work perfectly., March 20, 2012
By Sparty
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I purchused these for my wife. I placed the Clear/White Blinker on the front of her bike on the handle bars. The Red Blinker I put on her helmit (back) since she already had Red Blinker on the back of her bike.
They both work perfectly and I can see them from several blocks away. I am glad I purchused them.
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Pleased!, March 19, 2012
By Marquis Toson
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These lights allow you to be seen. They can operate as a solid beam or blinking. They don't really put out enough light to allow you to clearly see where you going, but I don't think that was the purpose when they designed them.
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Great pair of bike lights, March 17, 2012
By Jeff E.
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These bike lights work very well. They come with batteries and three different mounts: handle bar, rear bike seat, and side seat stay. Each has two modes: flashing and constant light. I'm very satisfied with them and haven't had any problems.
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Simple and effective, March 12, 2012
By Thoe99
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These set of lights are as basic and simple as you need them. They're cheap, small, effective, and have two states (blinking, steady-on). The only thing I wish they had were more seamless mounting options, but the hardware they give you contains many options to rig it to your bike.
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good for the price, March 5, 2012
By super beaner
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these blinkys are pretty good, you can be seen right away. still need a headlight if you're planning on night riding, the front blinky is deffinetly not bright enough even on solid.
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Good light set, February 22, 2012
By Great Santini (FL)
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As always, Amazon comes through with biking supplies. The light set is just what you need to be seen at night, way better than the reflectors, but don't count on them as a headlight. It "says" it's not a replacement for actual reflectors on your bike, but it reflects just fine, looks good on the bike too.
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They're pretty good, February 9, 2012
By Robin H. (New York, NY)
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Very small lights you can mount on your bike. It was easy to install; you need a Philip's screwdriver to secure it in.
The buttons to turn the lights on are small and hard to press sometimes.
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Easy to put together, bright lights, January 21, 2012
By ElanaB (Durham, NC United States)
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Very pleased with these lights - they were easy to install on my bike and produce a bright light despite their small size and light weight.
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Planet Bike Blinky ( used on a dog collar), January 11, 2012
By Buck
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This set of blinky lights is intended for bicycles but I bought it for my dog's collar because all the lights I found for pets were cheaply made and broke easily. This set of lights comes with three size of handlebar clamps. I used the smallest and attached it to the ring on my dog's collar and left it there. When we go out at night I just snap the light on and go. It snaps on securely. This lets the light hang so it is directed forward more than down. It is extremely visible from the front and I have no problem seeing it from about 45 degrees to the rear and side, especially as it swings when he runs.
My dog is a German Shepherd so he he is large enough that he doesn't notice the plastic clamp on his collar. The light itself doesn't bother him either. The plastic clip on the light has a retaining nub on it so it can actually be slid onto a collar and hooked behind it. I tried it like this and it stayed on well but it is less visible on a furry dog and it also directs the light downward more. The clip on the light fit one inch or narrower collars if I remember right. This might be a good way for smaller dogs and even toy breeds to wear the light, just remember to slide the light downward when you clip it onto the collar this way.
I have been using this light for a few weeks and haven't had any problems with it even though it bounces around a lot when my dog runs. (He runs next to my bike). He has worn it in snow and rain without any issues. The light is larger than most pet lights but that hasn't been a problem and I don't think it would be on a smaller dog either. I use the red light because it is visible from a long ways off. I'm not sure how long the battery will last but I have been using this light about 45 minutes a day for a few weeks and it is still just as bright as when I got it. I will be buying batteries in bulk because they are the button type batteries which are usually expensive.
My dog runs next to me when I ride my bicycle and I am gratified to see how many cars slow down as they approach head on. (I do have a headlight on my bike but cars didn't slow down for me until I put this light on my dog's collar). I highly recommend this light to protect your pet at night.
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great product, December 16, 2011
By LUIS J CASTILLO Q (caracas, venezuela)
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great product, the light it`s nice for the price and most important drivers will see you at the road, easy to install!
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Works Well, December 12, 2011
By Augie
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These are decent back up lights for the front and rear. The On/off button is simple and easy to use.
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Great lights!, December 7, 2011
By C. C. King (Washington, DC)
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These were very easy to attach to my bike. They are very bright as well and make me feel much safer when rider after dusk or in the rain. They have a solid setting and a flashing/strobe setting. The front/white light is bright, but I don't think it's really bright enough to use as a headlight. It's more-so just so people can see you. Glad I purchased them. Great for the price.
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Works fine, December 7, 2011
By upside_down_man (Bay Area, USA)
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Bought it after seing the positive reviews. Tis been 2 months since I have been using them. They work fine and the light is bright(on the white one especially.) They will fit onto any flat surface well. Good buy!
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blinkey lights, December 4, 2011
By pete
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affordable and shipped quickly and lights work great, small but bright enough, easy to mount and many mounting mentods, good value, glad to have easy to use lights on my bike
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doesn't fit!, November 28, 2011
By Alexander Taylor (North Tustin, CA USA)
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the product description says they'll "clip to just about anything" but doesn't say the maximum circumfrance, though it's right about them being cute. there's no place on my bike for the red light to go so that people will see me from behind.
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You get something altogether different, not as pictured., August 25, 2010
By TogetherinParis (Tampa, FL)
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When you order the pictured Planet Bike Blinky Safety 1-Led Bicycle Light Set, you get two tiny lights about 1/10th the size of the advertised photograph.
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great, inexpensive and sturdy, December 19, 2009
By Samuel (Baltimore)
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i would definitely recommend this. it does a great job without having to spend so much. i've even dropped the red one a few times while i was installing it and it still worked perfectly.
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