Review of Planet Bike 3040 Superflash Tail Light and Blaze Headlight Light Set

Planet Bike 3040 Superflash Tail Light and Blaze Headlight Light Set
By: Planet Bike Average Rating: 3.5 Total Reviews: 4
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The good and bad

On: 2008-07-07

I bought this combo because I really needed a tail light and the extra headlight would be a bonus. Well, heres the story. The Superflash tail light is simply incredible. Whether in blink or steady mode, this thing is BRIGHT, even in daytime with direct sunlight. I have two of these Superflash tail lights and motorists cant miss me - in flashing mode you look like an emergency vehicle! The Superflash has survived falling off my bike while riding with only minor scuffs (I failed to clip it in completely - you need to be careful about that). The Blaze headlight is, on the other hand, disappointing. It has a very narrow, focused beam of only moderate brightness. In flashing mode, the beam is way too narrow as a "be seen" light, unless the observer is dead center in front of the beam. I use the Blaze as a spot light supplement to a wider angle headlight, but I would not recommend it as a sole headlight.

They can see you

On: 2008-04-24

The taillight is bright and others can see the lights on your bike but I expected to be able to see where Im going by the headlight better than I can. I guess L.E.D. lights have a ways to go yet.Planet Bike Blaze Headlight/Superflash Taillight Bicycle Light Set - 3040

Not great for night riding

On: 2008-03-08

The headlight was NOT as bright as described in the product description. I do a lot of riding in the dark and there are many other lights out there that are brighter. Taillight is good.Planet Bike Blaze Headlight/Superflash Taillight Bicycle Light Set - 3040

Quality product

On: 2007-11-22

A well made item. Lights were a lot brighter than what I had expected. They were very light weight because you dont need bevy of batteries or a battery pack to operate them. I also appreciated their small size. The only issue I had was that the taillight switch was hard to operate.