Since I've gotten back to being on track and training for the Cleveland Half Marathon, I've added bicycling to my routine on Wednesday nights. It's a nice break from running, and even though I use my legs for bicycling, somehow different muscles feel like they are getting used, and possibly even getting stronger.
In order to do our Wednesday bicycling, I had to get a hitch added to my car so I could add the bicycle mount to carry my bike. I was able to get that all taken care of and I was really happy with the results.
Next, I needed to address the safety needs for my bike itself before heading out on the road. Particularly, I needed to add lights so that I would be seen in traffic (in case the bright colors of my bike weren't enough). Fortunately for me, I was offered the BöG Ultra Bright LED Bike Light set was being offered in exchange for my review so I signed up right away.
When the BöG Ultra Bright LED Bike Light set arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to see that it operates with 3 regular AAA batteries instead of some specialty battery that might be hard to find.
The BöG Ultra Bright LED Bike Light includes:
* Headlight: featuring 5 high visibility LEDs and 3 functions (continuous and intermittent).
* Taillight: featuring 5 high visibility LEDs and a high refraction red lens, with 7 functions.
* Headlight and taillight mounts that quickly and securely adjust to any size bar.
* Limited time offer!: 4 high visibility self adhesive reflectors are included with your set.
A serious perk to this product is that they stand behind their products and believe in customer service. In fact, the BöG Ultra Bright LED Bike Light set is GUARANTEED FOR LIFE! Seriously folks... who does that? They've engineered and tested this light for its safety and durability, and at the price (list - $44.95; currently on Amazon - $19.95), it's a great value! I found it a bit coincidental that BöG Products is based in Coral Springs, Florida - a whopping 3 hour drive from my house!
Both the headlight and the taillight are lightweight but durable. The lights were very easy to install and didn't require any special tools (or skills, whew!). The lights both feature a quick release system where you just slide the lights off their mounts so you can take them off to avoid theft. I like the fact that the lights were actually designed specifically for bicycles and aren't just like flashlights with bike mounts attached.
Because the light is LED, it provides safety and economy and gives a longer battery life. The lights are water resistant, which helps if you get stuck in a random rain storm. These lights of superior brightness are intended to be security lights - to make you noticeable by traffic when riding in low light conditions. They will also illuminate the path at close range, showing you bumps and potential hazards in the road, but they were not intended to be used for illuminating the path at long range in complete darkness.
You can pick up this great light set on Amazon ----> HERE!
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