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Planet Bike Superflash Rear Bike Light

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Superflash™ is possibly the brightest bike tail light on the planet!

Half-watt Blaze™ LED plus two Extreme™ LEDs provide visibility up to one mile
Compact vertical design is weatherproof, lightweight and durable
Flashing and steady modes; unique, eye-catching flash pattern
Comes with bike mounts and clip mount
Includes two AAA batteries

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Planet Bike Superflash Rear Bike Light Customer Reviews

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Planet Bike Super Flash Rear Bike Light

4.5

(based on 63 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Great visibility (57)
Long battery life (42)
Helmet/removable mount (7)
Durable (4)
Bright (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Rear safety light (56)
Good for commuting (42)
Trail riding (4)
Commuting (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (42), Casual/ recreational (17), Competitive cyclist (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)

Reviewed by 63 customers

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Oct

2008

(11 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Very easy to lose this light

By Rick S

from Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Sucre, Bolivia

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Planet Bike Super Flash Rear Bike Light:

The mounting bracket is poorly designed and it is very easy to lose the light when you go over a few bumps. Mine jumped out of the bracket three times, I only found it twice. [Technical description: the light will slowly bend toward the seat post and eventually the locking tab will touch the seat post. One good bump and the tab will become 'unlocked.' From there it can jump out of the mount at any time. If you don't notice - goodbye light.]

Oct

2008

(10 of 29 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

The reference standard in its class

By Mark55

from Kansas (formerly Oregon and Cali)

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Use
Excellent at night
Good in heavy overcast
Lightweight
Versatile
Very good at dusk

Cons

Iffy in the rain
Not so good in sunshine

Best Uses

Commuting
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes

Comments about Planet Bike Super Flash Rear Bike Light:

Kudos to Planet Bike for improving night-biking safety, at a price every cyclist can afford.I have been with other riders who have experienced shutoffs in the rain. I haven't, but perhaps this was due to mine being mounted immediately under my saddle.The real limitation of this light is that it is marginal to inadequate for daylight riding in heavy traffic in places that don't have dedicated bike lanes and where drivers don't have bike awareness. The Blinky doesn't have the punch to alert, for example, cell-talking drivers rushing home from work that they have a biker to deal with, until they are pretty close behind, which shortens their time to take action to deal with the cyclist's presence in the driver's lane.Also the Blinky's light cone is narrow, so if a driver fails to see you at a distance, the light intensity can actually diminish when he/she gets closer (unless you aim it leftward, which may be advisable, or mount two at different angles; I did the former).Fundamentally, we're dealing with vehicles that operate at greatly different speeds trying to occupy the same space. Daytime lights can be invaluable signalling devices to alert the fast vehicles that a slower vehicle is ahead.The DiNottes (140L and especially 400L) have the power to "wake drivers up" when they are quite some distance behind you, e.g. 100-200 yards, even in bright sunshine.In other words there's a difference between I'm going to evaluate the Blinky by watching my friend, and I can see it 400 yards ahead when the light is pointed directly at me, so, gee that's an effective light, vs. I'm driving my car talking on my cell and, Wait,what's that up ahead, oh it's a bike rider, I gotta move over to pass him, let's see I've gotta let these two cars coming up pass me on my left then I can take the lane...We riders have the right to use the road with or without visibility-enhancement devices. But the issue for me isn't, if I'm hit and if it's the driver's fault then I'm satisfied. The issue is, what can I reasonably do to give drivers the best likelihood of seeing me in time to avoid hitting me? A second issue is using high visibility enhancement to give drivers ample time to consciously plan their drive-around, rather than having to resort to sudden reflexive collision-avoidance maneuvers.These are important considerations not just in nighttime riding, but in daylight as well. Car turn signal and brake lights are visible in daytime. Highway maintenance teams use flashing lights in workzones during the day. Many cars now have always-on headlights. DiNottes, in my experience, have a similar signaling effect in daylight for bike riders. No other taillights I have seen do this. (I also use a flashmode helmet light and bar light in broad daylight.)As a 31 year member of REI, I want to thank our managers for bringing both the Blinky and DiNottes to our online store, which in my opinion are both best-in-class products. (Can I vote for the new 400L and 800L models being added to the lineup for Christmas?)

Sep

2008

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Get noticed!

By JaceB

from Montgomery, AL

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Compact
Great visibility
Long battery life

Cons

Weak bag clip

Best Uses

Day Commute
Night commute
Rear safety light

Comments about Planet Bike Super Flash Rear Bike Light:

I commute to work, shop, and excercise on my bike. Driver's are crazy in this city, one of the worst for traffic accidents. I've purchased 3 tail lights in the last 6 months. Except for the Planet Bike, all have been MAJOR disappointments. First thing I did when I opened the package was turn it on and look at it, dang near burned my retina out.

One weak point though. The bag clip is weak. Falls off if you like taking the rough route. Curbs, speed bumps, steps, it'll fall off. Easely remedied with a zip tie.

Bottom line. There is no better tail light.

Jan

2008

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Tiny, Super Light, and OH SO BRIGHT!

By Fusatia

from Fresno, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Bright
Great visibility
Helmet/Removable mount
Long battery life
Mounting Options
Reflective
Visibility

Cons

AAA Batteries
Mount Not Secure

Best Uses

Night commute
Rear safety light
Safety Light
Trail riding
Visibility

Comments about Planet Bike Super Flash Rear Bike Light:

This tiny little thing is amazing. There is NO WAY that a person can ignore this light. The pattern is very eye-catching, and the intensity is unrivaled. While the main LED is relatively directional, the unit itself is still hard to miss from any angle. It is very light weight too. My only concerns are the AAA batteries - AA is always better - and the clip-in part of the mount system does not seem secure. If my seat bag weren't mounted directly above the light I would be worried about it flying off when I hit a bump. No matter though, I would just buy another one. You can't be sure you're safe unless you have one of these!

May

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great for visiblility. Needs better clip

By n2y2

from Reno, NV

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Great visibility
Long battery life
Very bright

Cons

Clip does not hold well

Best Uses

Commuting
Rear safety light

Comments about Planet Bike Super Flash Rear Bike Light:

Extremely bright. It can even improve your visibility during the daylight. The flash pattern is very eye-catching - it definitely gets drivers' attention. Best taillight for the price and better than most of the expensive ones.

One drawback - The clip does not secure the light very well. Both when clipping directly onto cloth/loop or when using the provided frame mount hardware. Fortunately, the sales rep gave me a heads-up and told me I should use a rubber band for added security. Good low-tech solution.

Mar

2009

(4 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Bright but overrated.

By atalarico

from Denver, CO

About Me Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Great visibility
Long battery life

Cons

Button hard to press
Shorts out
Weak bracket

Best Uses

Night commute
Rear safety light

Comments about Planet Bike Super Flash Rear Bike Light:

I was very impressed with the first few months of this light's life.

It is blindingly bright and very simple.

However, the button is hard to manipulate while riding and the bracket doesn't hold on to the light very well.

A huge disappointment for this light is that after a full summer it now shorts out. I have dropped it a few times but nothing significant. I have heard other people with this issue as well.

It is extremely dangerous because once it starts shorting it has a life of it's own. It will turn on and off depending on how bumpy the road is. You'll get home and realize the thing has been off the whole time.

I'd try the new Cherrybomb by Niterider.

Oct

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Very Very Bright

By Commuter Art

from San Pedro, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Great visibility
Inexpensive

Cons

Somewhat directional

Best Uses

Rear safety light

Comments about Planet Bike Super Flash Rear Bike Light:

I concur with the 2 previous reviews of this light. It is very bright and I feel safe when riding with it. The mounting system is really well thought out. You get a seat post mount and a seat stay mount - both which stay on the bike (clamp tightened by screw) but the light itself clips in and out of the mounts. The clip used to attach to the mounts doubles as a mounting clip so you can also attach it to a backpack or seat bag.
One reviewer liked the fact of it using AAA batteries. I actually think the light would be slightly better if it used rechargeable AA's (such as NiMH). NiMH AA's are widely used by digital cameras and would be nicer (and greener) to be able to use those.
I was so impressed with this light that I also bought Planet Bike's Alias HID headlight.

Nov

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

''Super''Flash indeed !!! Oh yes...

By heydogrun

from Anaheim Hills CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Great visibility
Helmet/Removable mount

Cons

Best Uses

Night commute
Rear safety light
Trail riding

Comments about Planet Bike Super Flash Rear Bike Light:

I had heard good reviews of this light. But the deal was sealed for purchase after I followed a herd of them down the road in the San Diego Midnight Madness ride last August - I could see them clearly at least half a mile ahead, flashing fiercely. I use the clip fastener, works on both my Camelbak and my Bell Citi helmet (can't use it on my wedge pack as it would drag on my rear wheel - wouldn't have this problem if I were taller and rode a longer seatpost!). Excellent value for the price. The third tail light we've tried and so far the best and most functional. We never leave home without 'em, even in daylight. I can't recommend the Super Flash too highly.

Oct

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

BE SAFE AND BUY THIS

By catchsway

from MOORPARK CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Long Rides
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes

Comments about Planet Bike Super Flash Rear Bike Light:

it makes me feel safe what more is there to say

Sep

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Sweet light

By RaMaGe

from Sandy eggo, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Awesome pattern
Bright
Great visibility
Long battery life

Cons

Best Uses

Night commute
Rear safety light

Comments about Planet Bike Super Flash Rear Bike Light:

Most eye catching pattern and sometimes too bright. did a test and was able to see the light from a mile away, if someone says they didnt see you on the road there either blind on sleeping. As far as price/effective ratio, this light is a steal.

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