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Planet Bike Blinky Super Flash 1/2-Watt Blaze LED Plus 2 eXtreme LED Rear Bicycle Light | 
 enlarge | Brand: Planet Bike
Category: Sports
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $17.49
You Save: $12.50 (42%)
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Rating:  80 reviews
Sales Rank: 137
Color: Red
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.2 x 3.6 x 1.9
MPN: 136521
Model: 3034
UPC: 642016303401
EAN: 0642016303401
ASIN: B000KBEH1W
Release Date: June 13, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
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| Features:
| | Rear bicycle light with flashing and steady modes | | | Offers 1/2-watt Blaze LED and 2 eXtreme LEDs | | | Lightweight, ultra-compact, weatherproof housing | | | Attaches to almost any bike via bike mounts and clip mount | | | 1-mile visibility; runs for 100 hours on 2 AA batteries |
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Product Description
Half-Watt Blaze LED and two Extreme LEDs give you amazing visibility up to one mile. Set it in steady mode or use the unique, eye-catching flash pattern for up to 100 hours of runtime. Ultra compact design is weatherproof, lightweight and durable. Includes bike mount, clip mount and two AAA batteries.
Amazon.com Product Description
Whether you're biking home from school or on a long training ride, the Planet Bike Superflash rear bicycle light will keep you visible to passing cars, pedestrians, and other cyclists. The Superflash is equipped with a 1/2-watt Blaze LED and two eXtreme LEDs, with your choice of flashing or steady modes depending on the situation. The light is also built for long-term use, with an ultra-compact vertical design that's weatherproof, lightweight, and durable. Best of all, the Superflash attaches to almost any bike, with bike mounts and a clip mount included in the package. Offering visibility for up to 1 mile, the Superflash runs for up to 100 hours on two AA batteries (included) and carries a limited lifetime warranty. About Planet Bike
In November of 1996, Planet Bike was founded in Madison, Wisconsin. In many ways, Planet Bike began as a social experiment that dedicated itself to doing business in a different way. Instead of being just another company that develops and sells products with profit as its end goal, Planet Bike wanted to help bring about positive change for people, their communities, and the environment. Despite being a simple machine, the people at Planet Bike have always believed that the bicycle has great potential to help improve the world and the lives of the people in it. From the start, they have embraced an alternative corporate purpose which seeks to help get more people on bicycles by making communities friendlier places for the self-propelled. By donating 25% of company profits to causes that promote and facilitate bicycle usage, Planet Bike hopes to make an impact. Social experiments aside, Planet Bike was born from the heart of a cyclist with a goal of making innovative, high quality, and practical bicycle accessories. Simply put, they strive to design and develop the best bicycle products in the world. In the company's short ten year history, they have made important product innovations within the bicycle industry. Advancements include the 4-line computer which is now a standard in the industry and the world's first self-contained HID light. Not bad for a company that ten years ago started as a one man operation. Today, while still a small company, Planet Bike continues to evolve and improve their product line with the goal of always striving to build accessories that make it easier for people to ride their bikes. Since 1996, Planet Bike's financial support of the grassroots bicycle movement has totaled $500,000. By 2010, they have made a goal to donate $1 million to organizations that are dedicated to making America a friendlier place for cyclists.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 75 more reviews...
Blinding! September 3, 2007
Patrick S. Pope (Chicago, IL)
43 out of 45 found this review helpful
Currently, I have four bicycle taillights in my possession, including the new Cateye Opticube. The superflash is by far the brightest. Interestingly, it is also the smallest and weighs in at a diminutive 53 grams. When I first opened the box, I was actually disappointed as I expected something 2-3 times as large. Planet Bike truly hit a homerun with the Blinky Superflash.
With the incredible brightness of the main LED, this light is visible from a distance on a sunny day at noon. I haven't seen anything like it. In addition to the sheer intensity, visibility is enhanced by an interesting flash pattern that combines two smaller LEDs to produce a Morse-code-like signal.
As far as I can tell at this juncture, there are no design flaws with the Superflash. For my purposes, however, I would have preferred a larger clip for use on my backpack.
Pros
Extremely bright
Small
Built-in reflector
Sturdy housing
Cons
Could use a slightly larger clip for attaching to a backpack (very minor)
Too directional (i.e. not enough spread)
I liiiiiike it ! June 3, 2008
Billy (Tampa, Florida)
37 out of 39 found this review helpful
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more top-notch bike gear from Planet Bike August 31, 2007
dabigpaybackski (OR)
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
I had to toss my otherwise serviceable Blackburn rear light when the brittle plastic mounting clip failed after about two years of use. Determined to purchase a quality replacement, the Planet Bike brand was the obvious choice. Like the well-worn Planet Bike headlight I've been using, this model taillight is made from a durable plastic that resists cracking from normal patterns of wear, such as accompanies attaching and detaching lights from their mounts when parking bikes. Anyone who rides a lot in the city knows that leaving lights attached to parked bikes is a bad idea. Since the Planet Bike people are avid cyclists, their designs reflect this consideration and the result is durable mounting systems. It is also worth mentioning that this light is extremely bright, rivaling car taillights for visibility on dark streets. A very fine piece of gear from a company run by enthusiasts and definitely not the last item I'll buy from this company.
Second only to the DiNotte. September 26, 2007
M. Myers (Homosassa Springs, FL United States)
18 out of 20 found this review helpful
I have used the Superflash since it hit the market last year. Planet Bike has definitely hit a home run with this one. It's very affordable, cheaper than the much-vaunted Cateye LD-100, but it's brighter than everything but the DiNotte($150+). I use a Superflash on my seatbag, and one on the blinky strap on my Bell Metro helmet(another excellent product). Those two lights get me plenty of respect from motorists.
If money is no object, buy the DiNotte. It's the best light available. 140 lumens of red flasher will get the job done. But using a couple of Superflashes is an excellent choice. Bright, attention getting, lightweight, affordable, and made by a company who gives money to bicycle charities. I love it.
almost blinded myself! August 26, 2007
johnetx (Lubbock, TX USA)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Just got this taillight in the mail a week or so ago and I am still amazed how bright it is! I ride a Sun EasySport AX recumbent bike and the smaller of the 2 mounts fits perfect on the frame of the seat. It's easy to remove from the mount and clip on shirt,belt or pack. I was using another led taillight, unsure of the brand, and it looks like a dim nightlight compared to the Super Flash. There may be brighter taillights out there, though you'd probably have to get one of those expensive battery-hogging strobes to do it. This is the only LED taillight I've yet seen that even mentions the word "watt". If you've ever used a Luxeon LED flashlight, they start at I think 1 watt, well this thing seems about that bright! Although I haven't tried it yet during daytime rides, I'm pretty sure that it will be seen then too. Just don't look directly at it from close range.
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