Reddit Reddit reviews Planet Bike Superflash Turbo Bike Tail Rear Light, Two Modes, Multiple Mounting Options, Works with Joggers and Scooters, Battery Operated with 100 Hour Run Time

We found 14 Reddit comments about Planet Bike Superflash Turbo Bike Tail Rear Light, Two Modes, Multiple Mounting Options, Works with Joggers and Scooters, Battery Operated with 100 Hour Run Time. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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Planet Bike Superflash Turbo Bike Tail Rear Light, Two Modes, Multiple Mounting Options, Works with Joggers and Scooters, Battery Operated with 100 Hour Run Time
EASY TO MOUNT: Multiple mount points come stock with the product to help mount to a seat post, seat stay, or elsewhere on your bike, jogger, or scooterSIMPLE TO USE: Two modes, flashing and steady, provide run times of up to 100 hoursEXTRA AWARENESS BY MOTORISTS: The 180 degree output help you be noticed by motorists, fellow cyclists, and pedestriansBATTERY POWERED: Runs on 2 AAA batteries that are included with the lightELECTRIC BIKE READY: Great light to add to your electric bike for additional night time awareness
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14 Reddit comments about Planet Bike Superflash Turbo Bike Tail Rear Light, Two Modes, Multiple Mounting Options, Works with Joggers and Scooters, Battery Operated with 100 Hour Run Time:

u/CUB4N · 3 pointsr/ucf

This is probably the best tail light you can get. its a full watt and the brightest you can get for 30 bucks. Almost everyone I know rides with these.

http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Blinky-Superflash-Turbo/dp/B004U5PV5A/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1374801374&sr=1-1&keywords=superflash+turbo

u/SgtBaxter · 3 pointsr/cycling

Planet Bike Superflash Turbo rear light - Can be seen over a mile away in the middle of the day in bright sunlight.

For headlights, if it's dark and you need to see, it's hard to beat the inexpensive CREE lights you can find on Amazon for $20-$25. Mine puts out more light than my car's high beams. Just make sure to get the diffuser lens, and aim it downwards a bit as they are kind of a spotlight.

u/aggieotis · 3 pointsr/bicycling

Those lights, while they look cool, do a TERRIBLE job of making you visible. And that's the whole point of a light in the first place. And since the light-portion is so small all it takes is a few flecks of mud and they're all but invisible.

Want a good light, go for something like the PlanetBike SuperFlash.

u/Jessie_James · 3 pointsr/bicycling

What kind of lights are you using?

For the front, you may want to check out the Design Shine Lights ( http://www.DesignShineLighting.com ) which are quite bright, and should be available soon. Or check out the Planet Bike 2w headlight which blinks:

http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Blaze-2Watt-Headlight/dp/B0015R1NE4/ref=pd_bxgy_sg_img_b

I am actually using the Nu Flare LED flashlight and a handlebar flashlight mount because it's a lot brighter than the Planet Bike headlight, but it doesn't blink so that may not work for you ...

http://www.amazon.com/Nu-Flare-77R92L-Ultrabright-Aluminum-Flashlight/dp/B001LYYO10/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1318951039&sr=8-3

http://www.amazon.com/Flashlight-Mount-for-Bike-Handlebar/dp/B004OADU22/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1319730599&sr=1-1-catcorr

NOTE: This mount is okay for my use, you may not like it it you have to remove your lights.

For the rear, I love my Planet Bike Turbo Superflash:

http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Superflash-Turbo-Light/dp/B004U5PV5A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318366148&sr=8-1

I emailed Planet Bike and asked them to make a White and Yellow Turbo flash, which I think would take care of front-mount for me.

Finally, you may want to get a little air horn for your bike. Someone did a write here on Reddit a few weeks ago. This is the horn:

http://www.amazon.com/SeaSense-1-4oz-50074011-Image-Reference/dp/B000XQ5B1Y/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1VY5NBV2BPVP6&colid=2ANXR60WOJLC

This is the write-up and image.

http://www.reddit.com/r/bicycling/comments/lf42p/i_installed_a_compressed_air_horn_this_weekend/

http://i.imgur.com/X6vLI.jpg

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/Frugal

There's a lot of good info here, but I disagree with some of it.

  • Don't get slicks if you're commuting in a city. You will get flats and it will be a giant pain in the ass. The improvement in handling and efficiency isn't worth it for commuting. Get something a bit thicker and with some decent tread, and make sure they have kevlar linings. Studs are for snow, not rain. Glass, rocks, metal bits, etc. all penetrate slicks very easily (I'm not sold on gatorskins - I've seen them get many a flat). I commuted on slicks for awhile before I got fed up with flats every week. Don't bother getting separate tire liners. Go to your local bike shop (LBS) and talk about this with them.

  • Not sure what "half clips" are, but if you're referring to clipless pedals, I completely agree. You don't have to spend a lot of money though. These Shimanos took me across the country and I use them every day on my commuter. I've put 4,000+ miles on them with 0 maintenance and no issues whatsoever. The tension is super easy to adjust with a hex wrench, meaning you control how hard it is to unclip. The downside is that they're too small to use comfortably if you're not wearing your bike shoes, but I don't find it to be much of an issue. Also, mtn bike shoes have a recessed cleat, which makes them a hell of a lot easier to walk around in when you're just going to the grocery store or running errands.

  • I also commute in normal clothes, but when I go for serious rides I definitely wear lycra. Once you ride a few hours in any sort of heat, you'll understand. Trust me, I don't think it looks good either, but not being drenched in sweat and full of saddle sores at the end of a long ride is absolutely worth it. This is sort of an aside though - don't worry about it for commutes less than 10-15 miles or so.

  • You don't necessarily need a bike-specific rain jacket, but they sure are nice, and not necessarily more expensive. Look for at least 2 layers if you want water proof, and ventilation is really nice. 1 layer will seep water onto any cloth that touches it. I've come in to work a couple times with soaked sleeves (my jacket has 2 layers, but only 1 layer sleeves - getting a new one soon).

  • Leather saddles are 100% worth the money. Just get a Brooks B17 (Imperial if you're a dude) and a jar of proofide, and call it a day. It will literally last your entire life. Don't ride it in the rain though - cover it with something.

  • WRT a strobe light, pick up a Planet Bike Superflash. There's a turbo too, but I've never actually seen it in person. The Superflash is extraordinarily bright, dead simple to use, and tough as a rock. This is another piece of gear that survived my cross country trip. In fact, just the other week my saddle bag broke and the light went crashing to the pavement as I was doing ~20mph, bounced around a bunch, and kept on blinking with only superficial scrapes. Highly recommended. My headlight is a POS that I inherited from my road bike's previous owner but seems to get the job done (keeps me visible), so I can't really make any strong recommendations here.

  • As to helmets, go to your LBS and get whatever's comfortable, inexpensive, and looks decent (I'm convinced no helmets look good). I spent $60 I think on mine, and it's just fine. More expensive helmets don't necessarily protect you better, but they will offer more ventilation. Not a huge deal for a commuter. The most important thing with helmets is to make sure it's properly positioned and adjusted. That is, it should be forward on your head covering your forehead, and the strap should be quite tight around your chin. You should be able to shake your head around without the helmet moving much.

    Good bike gear will last a very, very long time, especially if you're only commuting, and can make a huge difference not only to your enjoyment but also your safety. If you're using it nearly every day, spend the money once and get high quality stuff. And head over to r/bicycling to talk to people who know a lot more than I do. Also talk to the guys at your LBS. Enjoy and good luck!
u/CallousedFoot · 2 pointsr/NYCbike

Most people are going to recommend USB rechargeable lights - however, if you're like me and want to stick to AA/AAA lights, I personally love the Radbot 1000 (it has a reflector built in as a backup), and the Superflash Turbo (different company, but mount compatible with the Radbot).

https://www.amazon.com/Portland-Design-Works-Radbot-Light/dp/B0030BS30K/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1474587656&sr=1-1&keywords=radbot+1000

https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Blinky-Superflash-Turbo/dp/B004U5PV5A/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1474587685&sr=1-1&keywords=superflash+turbo

u/802bikeguy_com · 1 pointr/bicycling
u/m34z · 1 pointr/bicycling

I use it for the blinker. People have said it's highly visible.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004U5PV5A/

u/RampageUT · 1 pointr/bikecommuting

Planet Bike Blinky Superflash Turbo 1W Tail Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004U5PV5A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_RtsRwbS5J40SZ

I have a similar light and it has a clamp and it detaches, I've clipped it to the bag for several years with no problem.

u/Ojioo · 1 pointr/Suomi

Täältä toinen takavalosuositus, käytössä viidettä vuotta (käytännössä pimeänä vuodenaikana, pyöräilen vuoden ympäri) ja hyvin on pelittänyt. Etuvalo on mallia "itse näyn muille", koska ajelen kaupunki/taajama-alueella, missä on aina sen verran valoa, ettei tehokkaammalle ole tarvetta.

u/vhalros · 1 pointr/bikecommuting

I use the Planet Bike Blinky Superflash. It is so bright that in blink mode it is actually sort of annoying, so I put it in steady and have another less bright one that blinks. I use rechargeable NiMh batteries in all my lights.

u/sicklyjeff · 1 pointr/FixedGearBicycle

yea, for my back light on the fuji (since its a beefy ass seat tube and cant put any lights on it at all) i put the mount for the light on the back tube that goes from the seatpost to dropouts (hope this makes sense idk the word for that particular tube). My particular light is this, shit you not the brightest rear light ever and the blinking is a weird oscillation so it catches drivers eyes better

ill take a picture on my phone and post it super quick

u/Midtown_Barnacle · 1 pointr/bikecommuting

For battery tail light I'm a big fan of the Planet Bike's Turbo flasher. It is incredibly bright and the pattern reminds me of a aviation strobes.

https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Superflash-Turbo-Light/dp/B004U5PV5A?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-ffab-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B004U5PV5A

Before I switched to dynamo I could make it six months between battery changes.

u/dalesd · 0 pointsr/bicycling

Kinda spendy at $75. I've been using the $30 Planet Bike Superflash Turbo for a few years now. Runs on AAA batteries.