I am not sure I want a vehicle distracted looking at me -veering towards me to read a quip. But thank you for a thorough review... and I enjoy your spirit!!!!!
I've had one for a couple of months. It is a fun and surprisingly effective light. I agree that the scroller would be more interesting if it were faster. The only thing I'd caution a user is to pay attention to the battery level. It lasts plenty long. But if your bike sits for a week or more in standby (light off but motion sensor waiting) it will drain it. Not a problem just worth actively turning it off if you don't think you'll be riding that bike in the next day or two
The less extra features - the less chances that something will fail. I already had a "smart" tail light that had random failures at random times - very not cool at night to suddenly discover that you are not seen by drivers. Currently switched to the most basic light that can be.
Tried a lot of tail lights. I ended up with Cat eye omni 5 with Eneloop rechargeable AAs. Riding everynight for 2 hours, i only charge it once a month, i never drained the battery i just charge it when i feel that i need to recharge. I have never experienced running out of battery during a night ride.
If Magene gets it to work with Gamin then I would try it out. Right now I am using the Bontrager lights for their integration with Garmin and won't change this set up until others do the same.
Gimmick if you ask me. A younger me would like this as I would put some silly text on there. I am surprised the Vodafone Curve bike light and tracker doesn’t get more press. Same principle with the brake light.
Hi Jon, another good little video. I think the Magene tail light is a good little gadget, but as others have alluded to, the lesser brained drivers on the roads would probably run you down trying to read the message! Apart from that i think its ok. Couldnt get one off Amazon etc so bought the Rockbros version off Aliexpress for half the price, and if it has image facility I won't be using that. 😁 keep up the interesting content.
Hi Aveedub, Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. To be honest, the text is so small, I think a car driver would need to be almost on top of you in the first place to realise there is a message on your light. Suspect Magene has aimed it to be read by other riders. Let us know how you get on with the Rockbros version. 👍
I'm not sure if it is a function/foul up of RU-vid or not, but I wonder if the gap between this post and your last one was of a length that auto-disabled my notifications? Anyway, the good news is that I thought "I haven't heard from RVC in a bit" so I searched and found this post. At £30 I think you're getting a lot of light for the money and, outside of the USP/gimmick the battery life (and current charge status) are both attractive features.
Hi Robutube1, I've only done eight videos this year, as my spare time is taken up with renovating my old house, trying to ride my bike, and just doing those things we all do when we get a spare five minutes. Because of this, sometimes my RU-vid output suffers. Also, there are a lot of channels that I follow that don't appear in my feed any more, suspect it's down to the type of content I'm watching at that time. I agree with you completely. A good little light for the money, that'll also be a bit of fun on those club rides. A lot of people have said motorists will try and read it, and end up running you over....... not the case, the test is too small for them to notice it.
Depends on where you ride. I've only been using it for a year, because I need it now. I was once lucky enough to live in a place where you didn't need it.
Would be nice if they make a light that tells you your remaining battery life when riding, i have been ridding in the dark and my light went off didn't know
My brother has a CatEye rear light running at 30 lm flash, in summer midday I could see it at over 60 meters ahead of me, the light goes up to 300 lm, which is bonkers, riding close behind him is distracting. I run my Lezyne at 10 lm and that is distracting close up, it has a 250 lm daylight flash which is just too bright (for vehicles or cyclists behind me) so I don't use it. This light (Megene) at 30 lm should be more than enough unless the stated lm count is wrong, the braking feature is good, although i've seen this on other lights. Would be nice to see a front light review as well. Good video, look forward to your next one.
It's a good point you make. I think some cyclists don't consider others when choosing lights, and think that the more powerful the light, the safer they are. If it's blinding, a motorist will want to get past you as quickly as possible, and that may involve them taking a risk.
Still prefer the simplicity of Trace lights, pity Exposure have issues with the front bracket being way too tight and/or crap plastic as they constantly break.... I want an LED hi viz jacket you can program...something like "I don't want to die"....
@deDANIEL11609 The Garmin one is good, even the old version is accurate, so a worthwhile second hand purchase. The iGPSPORT one is not as accurate as Garmin. Not tried the Magene.
How do you make a roadie want something completely useless? Make it slightly smaller with a load of useless features and twice as expensive as something twice as good. And what, 40 grammes or something? Only roadies could give a sh1t about that. I'm not a roadie but I call useless bullsh1t. I have two 200 lumen taillights on my bike. At least 9 hours battery, twice as big as that featured light and around €7 for two from AliExpress. Best lights I've ever had and I always carry two more spares just in case. And seriously, I'd need to be about 3 feet from your back wheel in my car to read that text. And that alone makes that piece of nonsense too dangerous to use. Whoever made them knows my description of roadies above and is banking on their compulsive magpie traits. And whoever is selling them........ I give up, it's just too stupid. I saw the thumbnail description and just had to look. 100% false statement. Despicable.
I think you'll need to use a light for months before you can truly pass an opinion on that. It seems pretty good though, although I suspect the standby mode may drain it.
So , a text message. I can just imagine a car 2 ft from my clacker trying to read it. Safety, not so much. I think I will spend my hard earned on something more practical, like beer.
To be honest, the text is so small, I think a car would need to be almost on top of you in the first place to realise there is a message on your light. Suspect Magene has aimed it to be read by other riders. However, you're right, you should buy more beer 🍻
Agreed, the Garmin Varia is a superior product, and I use one on a regular basis. But the RTL515 has an RRP of £169.99, which is a lot more, in comparison.
Magene has a radar taillight that is nearly indistinguishable from a Garmin in use. Only difference is the Magene version has a USB-C port which you need the Garmin camera version to get.
@@deDANIEL11609 Magene has the L508 radar taillight. Honestly not sure how much they're charging now, I imported it from China before it was available here.
This thing is a JOKE. It's totally unneeded. Just get a red flashing light. If you pull your shorts down and sit on it, will it give you a rectal exam?
Actually a VERY bad idea and product in my opinion. I want a light that warns and is seen, I don't want the drivers eyes on my bike, I want the car to avoid me, not aim at me, with the driver eye focused on my back (aka the target) . Bad idea in my opinion
All a driver will see is a red moving light. The text is so small (1.5cm), a car would need to be almost on top of you in the first place to realise there is a message on your light. Suspect Magene has aimed it to be read by other riders. Also, it's bright enough for a driver to see it.
