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Knog Frog Strobe Front Bike Light

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Flashing lights don't have to be boring. The Knog Frog Strobe front bike light proves this with its colorful, slim and flexible body and bright, multimode light.

Bright, high-powered white LED offers excellent visibility; light output can reach as high as 25 lumens
Offers 4 useful modes: strobe flash, disco strobe flash, strobe pulse or constant; simply push the top of the Frog Strobe casing to cycle through the modes
Water-resistant, flexible and finish-friendly silicone body of the Knog Frog Strobe stretches around handlebar for easy, tool-free mounting or removal
Silicone body is available in a variety of colors to match your bike's motif or add a bit of vibrant character
Operates on 2 CR2032 coin cell batteries (included) and can run up to 80 hours on flashing setting or 50 hours on constant

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Knog Frog Strobe Front Bike Light Customer Reviews

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Knog Frog Strobe Front Bike Light

2.3

(based on 11 reviews)

18%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Great visibility (6)

Cons

Short battery life (6)
Expensive batteries (3)
Weak beam (3)

Best Uses

Front headlight (4)
Good for commuting (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (7), Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (10)

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Jan

2013

2.0

It's true! It magically kills batteries!

By PorQueNo

from Portland OR

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Helmet/Removable mount

Cons

Short battery life

Best Uses

Front headlight
Rear safety light

Comments about Knog Frog Strobe Front Bike Light:

I thought it was the rain I have to ride through that was killing the batteries every two weeks. I feel strangely vindicated that everyone else agrees with me ... this cleverly designed, really appealing, terrific "I'm here, don't door me" flasher just magically kills batteries. All by itself. If Knog can fix this then they'll have a heckuva product, because it's GREAT other than the battery issue. You can pop it on a helmet - handlebar - to a backpack strap if you like. OBVIOUSLY, it's not going to illuminate pitch darkness by itself (note the size of the thing!) but that's not its job. We all probably know the pain of affixing the proprietary bracket to your handlebars only to lose the light - or never getting the bracket to stay in one place. No problem with this. But, again, wait for the next version, 'cause this particular one is just too maddening.

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Dec

2012

1.0

drains batteries

By dw152

from Virginia

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Great Form Factor
Great visibility

Cons

Short battery life

Best Uses

Night commute

Comments about Knog Frog Strobe Front Bike Light:

These lights are handy and easy to install and use. I have some older ones on one of my commuter bikes, and they have lasted several years and are still going strong, even though I've never changed the batteries in them.

However, these Frogs are terrible. Somehow they drain the batteries even when off. I've confirmed this with different lights and several times when I was positive that I didn't leave the light on. But if I don't use the light for several weeks, I will find that the batteries are dead. Replacing the batteries is getting expensive, so I'm getting rid of these and will try something else. Truly disappointing.

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Dec

2012

1.0

Short lived light

By TALL rider

from Sioux Falls, South Dakota

About Me Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Cons

Strap Breaks

Best Uses

Front headlight

Comments about Knog Frog Strobe Front Bike Light:

Had it for 6 months, 5 of those it was in the box. This fall due to the short daylight, I put it on my road bike handle bars not a a headlight just a headsup for oncoming traffic.

Switched it from one bike to another, 3 times and then did not ride for approx 2 weeks, left it on the bars and found the light on the ground the other day. The strap broke.......

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Sep

2012

5.0

Exceeding my expectations

By tykebe

from Salt Lake City, UT

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Great visibility

Cons

Best Uses

Front headlight

Comments about Knog Frog Strobe Front Bike Light:

I recently decided to pick this up for a couple reasons. First, my morning commute is now in the dark (6am) and second, this puppy is on sale. I've been riding with just a tail light but with the dark mornings I wanted something so I will "stand out".

I would not classify this as a "head light". The reviews who mention this having a weak beam are right...this isn't to see in the dark, it's to be seen. There are four flash modes, ample enough to get the attention of anyone on the road. The size is great too...can hardly tell its there. The battery life hasn't been an issue either.

Knog makes stellar products and that's exactly what this is.

If you need a reliable head light to see the trail spend the $$$ and get a NiteRider.

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Jun

2012

1.0

Don't buy!

By WaterDoc

from Encinitas, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Great visibility
Size

Cons

Expensive batteries
Short battery life

Best Uses

Night commute

Comments about Knog Frog Strobe Front Bike Light:

I bought this for visibility during my commute. I like the form factor. The battery life is VERY short; the battery died w/in 3 months w/ about 30 min of total use.

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Apr

2012

1.0

Dim and disposable

By Imp

from Chicago, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Expensive batteries
Short battery life
Weak beam

Best Uses

None

Comments about Knog Frog Strobe Front Bike Light:

This light is wimpy even when the batteries are good. The ones supplied run down fast and to replace the two watch-style batteries costs more than $10. Don't waste your money.

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Nov

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

I had high hopes

By The Bobby G

from Baltimore, MD

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Clever Design
Good Concept
Great visibility
Small in size
Streamline

Cons

Expensive batteries
Short battery life

Best Uses

Night commute
Safety Light

Comments about Knog Frog Strobe Front Bike Light:

I had such high hopes for this. I like how I could easily interchange it from bike to bike and even take it with me on runs. The battery life is the killer. It takes 2 lithium batteries that will run you about $10 for both. I think the thing turns itself on or drains the batteries while turned off, because I need to buy new batteries every few weeks, even when I don't use it. Well, I bought new batteries twice, then I replaced it. If they can figure out a way to ensure battery life, this thing will be great. Perhaps a toggle to engage the battery and the button to turn it on would help prevent accidental turn on or random battery drain. I hope they get back to the drawing board and do some troubleshooting, because the potential is there.

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Oct

2011

1.0

Knog was dud

By JumboCookies

from Bedford, MA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Knog Frog Strobe Front Bike Light:

This light seemed to drain off the batteries even when shut off. Since the CR2032 batteries are about $5 a piece that was pretty lousy trial and error discovery. I'm going to get something different. On the 2 or 3 occasions when it was not dead, it was about as bright as I expected for being so small.

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Sep

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Could be better

By JER826

from NC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Great visibility

Cons

Rubber strap
Short battery life
Weak beam

Best Uses

Front safety light

Comments about Knog Frog Strobe Front Bike Light:

This light is good as a front or rear safety light on overcast / gray days. But, not bright enough for night riding. The claimed battery life of 80 hrs is over stated. My experience is 20-30 hrs on flash mode. I noticed that my light changes modes by it self if riding on rough roads. The rubber strap broke on my light after one month of use.

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Aug

2011

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

gets you noticed at night but...

By gtoasterboy

from fontana , ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Lets ppl jnow your there
Long battery life

Cons

Weak beam

Best Uses

Lets ppl know your there

Comments about Knog Frog Strobe Front Bike Light:

I bought both the front and rear versions and both are really nice . They definitely let runners and other cyclist know your there at night. Although I am happy with them I would not recommend it as a primary source to light up the street or a dark trail .