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Sunlite 98284 TL L505 Tail Light Review

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Revainrating 4 out of 5  
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3.9
🚴‍♀️ Cycling, 🥋 Sports & Fitness

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Description of Sunlite 98284 TL L505 Tail Light

SAFETY FIRST: 5 LED rack mounted light features a built in reflector to further increase visibility to motorists and other cyclists. MULTIPLE MODES: 3 flashing modes and 1 steady mode provide multiple options to custom tailor output for time of day or weather conditions. UNIVERSAL FIT: Bolts on to most standard rear racks that may otherwise block seatpost mounted lights. Includes 2 AAA batteries so you can use it right out of the box.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ideal for attaching to the trunk

Not as bright as Super Flash taillights. During the day, for example, it would not be so easy to see. But if you're less hardcore and want it mostly in the dark, it's great. It has several different flash modes and is also constantly on. -1 star for placing the button on the back of the device where it is not easy to press once installed. Someone just lazily redesigned the other taillights instead of redesigning the outer main cover so that the button was conveniently located. I can still turn…

Pros
  • Elegant design
Cons
  • The list is long.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not too bright, but reflectors are a nice plus.

I added a luggage rack to my Marin MT camper/tri bike. Now that a large backpack is strapped to this rack, the integrated red tail light is locked onto my wide Bell signature seat. Since this rack had a tail light rack I looked for one specifically for this purpose, it wasn't too $$$. The vast majority of them are designs for the seat post or seat stay. however. I'm glad I found this model to complement my very comfortable and convenient supplied red safety tail light. I just wish they were a…

Pros
  • Durable finish
Cons
  • Interchangeable

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works well. on taillights

I need a light to hang on the back of my trunk. I read the reviews before buying and as someone commented the light can come out of the dock slightly. I solved this problem by adding a piece of foam adhesive pads that are used for headlights and such. After that it worked like a charm and was cozy. Another person commented on the button location, again you are correct, the button is not in the best spot, I can turn it on and off but have to push the button with my fingertip through the gap…

Pros
  • Great for me
Cons
  • Volume

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Ideal rear mount bike light

* Ideal bike rear light with winged reflectors on each side. " slides in. *Easy to install, with multiple display modes. *Cells are held firmly in place, so hitting them won't turn off the lights. There's a clicking sound. Never pulled away from bumps on a hard road.* Highlight orange to avoid water entering the seal around the lens after replacing elements.) So it should take at least 25 hours to charge; at least 50 hours if all LEDs are flashing. Could be even longer if the single -LED…

Pros
  • Heavy duty construction
Cons
  • Upgradeable

Revainrating 4 out of 5

A small blemish prevents it from getting 5 stars

The light is bright enough. It has 1 steady light and 3 different flash options. The light snaps firmly into the mount and I'm not afraid that anything other than a direct hit with the light will displace it. The attribute that made me choose this lamp over others is the combination of the lamp with the reflector. the outer areas of the lamp are reflectors. required by most local codes, whether or not you have a rear light. their combination facilitates compliance. The only thing that bothers…

Pros
  • Great for a small home
Cons
  • Doubtful purchase for the elderly

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Ideal rear light for luggage racks

*Ideal rear light for bicycles, with winged reflectors on each side. in. * Easy to install, multiple display modes. * Cells are held firmly in place so bouncing cells will not turn off the light. * There is no problem holding the "light housing" IF the housing is pressed FIRMLY down and the locking pawl is audible. Never pulled away from bumps on a hard road. * To avoid water ingress, check the orange seal around the lens after replacing the elements. ). Thus, the charge should last at least 25

Pros
  • Accessory
Cons
  • No instructions

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great light until you hit a bump

It has a terrible design to attach the light to the bracket. The light slides along the bracket. Seems okay at first. But you hit a bump while riding and it flies out of its mount. This happened to me twice in the first two days of using the light. I ride roads so there weren't any major bumps that caused the light to fly off the mount. I used double sided tape to hold the light on the mount. I will say that the light is not the brightest. But it does the job. Do not buy this light if you…

Pros
  • Sports and Outdoors
Cons
  • Some problems

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Clean installation, full functionality

I've been looking for a rear rack light for my Felt MP Cruiser for a long time. I used to ride one on the seatpost until I had the basket installed on top of the post. I decided to look for something that matched the holes in the back of my pre-installed rack. I wasn't sure if this was a universal mount, but I went with this one if it was a specific size mount. Fortunately this is not the case. And even better, it has reflector and light together. Installation was pretty easy. I'm obviously…

Pros
  • Cycling
Cons
  • New competition is here

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good flashlight for the price but not weatherproof

This light does what it promises for the price. It's bright enough (I've seen brighter lights), the different modes are pleasant to the touch, and it doesn't drain batteries. I use lamps most of the day and am always amazed at how long it takes me between changes. For the price this is a good light that should suit the average driver. My only complaint is that it got stuck due to water getting in. It has a seal around the battery compartment, but it looks like water has entered the case where…

Pros
  • Rear lights
Cons
  • Expensive