With a comfortable threshold, Autopano Giga is easy to operate, even for the less skilled. Continuing the trend for daytime running lights, NiteRider has created the insanely bright Omega 300. You'll stand out from a fair distance on even the brightest of sunny days, although there plenty of other modes should you want to use it in different situations. Cons: Rubber cover doesn't stop water getting in, burn-times shorter than claimed, clamp vibrates loose.Pros: Highly visible in daylight, quick charge time.Unfortunately, disappointing water resistance and burn-times that are nowhere near those claimed mean this light is a bit of a damp squib. I've been using a rear light on my bike for most rides over the last year or so especially as I have quite a few bright ones – 80+ lumen – in my possession, so was really looking forward to testing the NiteRider. Its most powerful Daylight Visible Flash mode puts out 300 lumens, so you are definitely going to stand out against the backdrop of traffic and other clutter. On quite a few rides I did notice a much lower number of close or crap overtakes, though I can't say for sure that this was down to drivers noticing me earlier and having more time to deal with it. This mode is literally only for the brightest of days, though, as it is very bright. Even using this on gloomy days could be considered antisocial to drivers behind. The light attaches to the seatpost with a rubber band style fixing, which holds it securely and stops it spinning around. You can adjust the angle by undoing the screw on the side, set the light up and then tighten. This needs to be absolutely murder tight – I found after quite a few rides I'd return home to see the clamp had vibrated loose and the light was pointing at the floor. I eventually got it tight enough, but I had to really screw it in. The biggest issue, though, came on my first wet ride. ![]() The rain wasn't exactly heavy, more heavy drizzle, but earlier heavy rain had seen a fair amount of standing water on the road.Īfter about 40 minutes, the light conked out and on closer inspection it was full of water, even though the rubber cover had been closed firmly. This will lead to internal corrosion eventually. It doesn't help that the charging port is on the bottom of the light, right in the firing line from road spray if you aren't using mudguards. A much better design would be to have it on the side or the top. On a second similar ride the light filled with water again, but although it stayed working the whole time, it wouldn't switch on again after I'd turned it off.īoth times it dried out on top of the radiator and worked again, but it's not exactly I will continue to use or trust. ![]() Its official rating against dust and water is IP64.
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