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Blackburn Mars 2.0 Flasher Rear Bicycle Light
Equipment DetailsManufacturer: Blackburn Brand: Blackburn Model: 112281 Color: Black Product features: - Utilizes six super-bright red LEDs
- Includes a versatile, no-tools mounting bracket
- Tough outer shell is also water resistant
- 60-200 hours of runtime in steady or flash mode
- Runs on two AAA batteries, included in package
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Sports reviews of Blackburn Mars 2.0 Flasher Rear Bicycle LightCustomer Review: Nice big bright taillight Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Summary: High-quality construction and very bright red LEDs help ensure visibility, all at a very nice price.
Pros: Sturdy design with rubber rim and rubber gaskets around screwholes. 4 *very* bright red LEDs facing back are the primary lights; 2 less-bright yellow LEDs facing outward on the sides provide side visibility. The steady, flash, and chase modes provide a good variety of lighting modes, and the belt clip and tube mount each provide secure mounting. Alkaline batteries are supplied in package.
Cons: Must fully unscrew thumbscrew in order to release light from bike when tube mounted. Belt clip *must* remain installed, as otherwise 2 of the 4 main screws securing the case closed are too long to be fully tightened. 3 of the 4 main screws needed to change batteries are tiny and need to be tightened carefully to avoid damaging the plastic case or screw.
Overall: This would be a 5-star bargain if only the light could be clipped in/out of the tube mount. That minor defect and the tininess of 3 of the case screws lead me to rate it at 4.5 stars.
Description of Blackburn Mars 2.0 Flasher Rear Bicycle LightThe larger Mars 2.0 has six super-bright red LED's, a versatile, no-tools mounting bracket that also mounts to a Blackburn rack, and a tough outer shell. An essential measure for any safety-conscious biker, the Blackburn Mars 2.0 Rear Bicycle Light will help make sure you are seen by traffic in plenty of time. The Mars 2.0 is constructed in a tough, water-resistant case and utilizes six super-bright red LEDs. This rear bicycle light features a no-tools mounting bracket that also mounts to a Blackburn rack. Blackburn's Mars 2.0 runs on two AAA batteries (included) for 60 hours in steady mode, or 200 hours in flash mode. About Blackburn In 1975, Jim Blackburn set out to design stronger, lighter, more innovative and more reliable cycling products. The first were bags and racks designed for touring. From there, Blackburn grew. Over the next 30 years, Blackburn's spark of innovation would lead to many revolutionary products, like the first high quality aircraft aluminum rack, the first dual stroke minipump, the first oversized mountain minipump and the first dual stage/dual stroke floorpump just to name a few. For 2005, Blackburn's creative spark is burning brighter than ever. And as we head into our 30th year, Blackburn is re-dedicated to designing smart, reliable, no nonsense accessories that are essential to your riding experience.
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