Blackburn Quadrant and Mars 3.0 Combo Bicycle Light Set
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Equipment Details
Manufacturer: BlackburnBrand: Blackburn
Model: 112286
Color: Black
Product features:
- Front light utilizes four super-bright white LEDs
- Rear light utilizes seven super-bright red LEDs
- Both front and rear lights are in water-resistant cases
- 110-300 front, 50-150 rear hours of runtime in steady or flash mode
- Runs on four AA front, two AAA rear batteries, included in package
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Sports reviews of Blackburn Quadrant and Mars 3.0 Combo Bicycle Light Set
Customer Review: Nice lights.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I bought the front and rear lights, I really like the easy manner of mounting, the front requires no wrench to mount and the knob that tightens the strap around the bar is easy to tighten by fingers only, the inside of the mounting strap has soft ridges inside so if you wish to leave it a little loose you can turn it around on the front bar facing you to read a map, look in a wallet without fear of it falling off while staying in the position you wish.
The way it is made is very nice, you can tighten the screw close to the correct size by hand as it has a comfortable size knob you turn, then it sort of hooks into the other end of the strap to make the circle like a plastic watchband, turning the knob to get it as tight as you wish is easy.
The ends of the strap slide into each other at the adjusting screw so it is easily mounted, if left a little loose you can rotate the strap 360% around the handlebar or tighten it more to keep it in one place, I like it a bit loose so I can turn it 360% but it stays where you want it.
The way the front light fits into the clip or rail is very nice and seems secure without any obvious problems; the light will reflect off of a RR crossing sign from 100 yards in dark areas and light the road ahead for about 40 feet in total darkness, for the casual slow rider it will light your way; it would make a decent $10.00 flashlight if used for that purpose.
The design is right out of the 50`s but I want to be seen and the 3 light modes work great, a rubber push button switch on the top turns it on and off, it changes between steady light, 2 bulbs lit the others flashing and all flashing like a strobe light by pushing the button repeatedly, the strobe can be annoying to the rider as light comes from the top into your face, I use a towel over it but will cut a rubber tube or similar in the correct shape to stop this minor annoyance but rest assured you will be seen in busy areas.
The rear light is just as nice as it is compact but bright, the rubber on & off button is small but has a feel of quality; it has 3 modes, from the side it has a yellow light with red, the rubber mount fits right on a seat post the light clips into a slot on the strap securely, to use the clip to mount on a bag or clothing could cause the loss of the light as the hard plastic clip is not big and brittle feeling but fits the intended mount perfectly, the plastic mounting band and can be adjusted with a wide blade screwdriver or a coin.
Battery installation is a weak point if you do not have the small screwdriver set intended for adjusting eyeglasses or jewelry, like most people I had 2 sets, the batteries go in easily once you have the correct small Phillips driver; to prevent accidental injury cover the driver tip with a small ball, eraser tip when packing it into your tool kit.
The rear light adjustment and battery installation can be done with a small flat or Phillips driver, the band adjustment requires a wider blade driver or a coin will work.
I did not time the hours on my first set of batteries but the 2 rear batteries lasted about 100 hours, the 4 in the front are still burning, I ride mostly at night for 3-5 hours, for future battery needs on the road I have 6 batteries and drivers in my tool kit.
For a small town where I know the roads, ride slow this is perfect for my use, I can definitely be seen; I bought 20 AAA Duracell batteries $10.88 that should last me all summer, this is a good deal for peace of mind.
Hooty
Description of Blackburn Quadrant and Mars 3.0 Combo Bicycle Light Set
With the powerful and versatile Quadrant up front and the exceptionally bright Mars 3.0 in the rear, the Quadrant Mars 3.0 pack provides long run times and ample illumination for commuting and errands.An essential measure for any safety-conscious biker, the Blackburn Quadrant and Mars 3.0 Combo Bicycle Lights will help make sure you see the road and drivers see you. This combination of lights includes one Blackburn Quadrant light and one Blackburn Mars 3.0 light. The Quadrant is constructed in a tough, water-resistant case and utilizes four super-bright white LEDs. This bicycle light features optically-boosted center LEDs that light up what is ahead, and wide angle side LEDs with side-light pipes that provide 180-degrees of visibility. Blackburn's Quadrant light runs on four AA batteries (included) for 110 hours in steady mode, or 300 hours in flash mode.
The Mars 3.0 is constructed in a tough, water-resistant case and utilizes seven super-bright red LEDs. This rear bicycle light features lens optics that increase its visible distance, and side LEDs that provide 180-degree safety-boosting visibility. Blackburn's Mars 3.0 runs on two AAA batteries (included) for up to 50 hours in steady mode, or 150 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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