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Review on 🚴 Brightside - Rechargeable Amber Side Lights for Cyclists with 36hr Battery Life - Lightweight 2.3oz Bike Light by Chris Rigsby

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great safety light - no seal or bracket

Works as described. There are a few issues that I would take more seriously if I paid more than $20 for it. The charging port cover often comes off, so I wouldn't call it waterproof. It never turns on reliably. It's a shame because it keeps me from considering it a "durable" product. That's enough for me to deduct a star. If I had paid more for it I would have priced it much lower because the description is misleading. The rubber bands that attach the mount to the bike really need to be sturdier than they are. They are so thin that when I remove the light from the mount, the mount moves an inch away from the frame. It's not really a big issue, and as far as I know there were things about this design decision that I hadn't thought about. UPDATE: I noticed that the charging port cover wasn't pushed all the way into the case where it attaches. to the body, often causing it to become detached. I was able to push it all the way in with a small nail. After that, it's reliable enough that I'm not worried about it coming loose while driving. It's still difficult to press it properly against the charging port.

Pros
  • *POWERFUL* High lumen CREE LED lights provide excellent on-road visibility and adequate illumination on dark streets.
Cons
  • I have no particular complaints about it, everything is fine