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Review on 🚴 Cygolite Hotshot SL– 50 Lumen Bike Tail Light– 6 Night & Daytime Modes– User-Adjustable Flash Rate– Compact Design– IP64 Water Resistant– Durable Secure Mount– USB Rechargeable– Ideal for High-Traffic Roads by Jason Hayes

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great light, need a converter to charge.

Great light weight dumb loading mechanism. The light itself is bright, really bright for a taillight, and has a good mix of modes. It charges via mini-USB, NOT micro-USB, which is incredibly stupid. I keep a mini micro-converter in my bike bag so I can charge this stupid thing on the go. I don't know why the manufacturer sticks to the dead format. I understand it's harder to break than Micro-USB, but gas stations don't sell Mini-USB charging cables, and Starbucks doesn't have them. Gorgeous light is thwarted by a seriously stupid charging decision.

Pros
  • Best in its niche
Cons
  • Everything is great