Title says it all: I’m looking for recommendations for a new rear light and bell. Why: I currently have the Knog Cobbler Mid taillight. I love the light, but it has the worst mount design. Getting it back on after charging is a 50% - 50% proposition, so I don’t use it all the time, which I really …

Sorry no bell recommendation 1000X get a Garmin Varia Radar light 515 - best money spent in 15 year of cycling - absolute game changer The stock mount is good - they also sell a aftermarket mount for round seatposts that is rock solid for $24

Spurcycle for the bell…hands down, without question. I can even get people wearing headphones’ attention. But be warned…it ain’t cheap. ~$50. Garmin Varia for the rear light…I won’t ride without it anymore. As noted above, it is a game changer (and I was skeptical about it for a long time!)

Another vote for the Varia. I’m a gadget freak so maybe it’s self-explanatory why i love it, but I bought one for my wife this season and she’s noted how much she likes having it too.

I run a See.Sense Ace rear light. Super bright, small and reliable. I’ve not had a huge amount of luck getting it working well with my Garmin - you’re supposed to be able to get it turn on and off when you press start and stop on the Garmin. Other than that though its fantastic.

Another vote for the Spurcycle bell. It’s loud, looks great and has a great sound that lasts. As noted above, expensive though.

I have the Varia Radar now and also highly recommend. Previously had the Bontrager Flare rear light which I also highly recommend. Very bright and variable day flash. Should get 6 hours with it.

Moon Arcturus is a great rear light, had mine for a few years now no issues, You wouldn’t believe it’s only 75 lumens.

Lezyne Strip Drive PRO. Easy to charge, long battery life, bright enough to be seen in the daytime, affordable, vertical design works with round or aero seatposts.

Another vote for the SeeSense, had mine for nearly 2 years and it seems bulletproof. Used it nearly every day since I’ve had it.

Recommendations Needed: Rear Light and Bell

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AndyBaggott August 14, 2020, 6:27am 6

Moon Nebula is worth a mention.
Good battery life in flash mode, it can also burn your retinas if necessary, but not a hole in your wallet…

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