Neat! Click to play this short video clip of the semi-random blink pattern
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It’s a mix of short and long flashes with some randomness thrown in, apparently based on space docking trials showing that random periodicity makes it easier to judge distance. It has only one mode, though this mode is carefully designed to be as attention-grabbing as possible. The completely waterproof unit is simple and rugged with an integrated 35 inch cable and no buttons or switches. The Qube rear safety blinker is a deceptively simple piece of tech that’s at its best when you don’t have to think about it.
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The decision to write about it, and what to say, is entirely mine. Related: kLite Gravel ULTRA v2 Dynamo Kit Reviewĭisclosure: kLite and their US dealer jefe.bike offered this product for me to test. So how has it performed? In this in-depth review I’ll explain the kLite Qube tail light, how I installed mine, and what I think after a thousand miles of riding with it. This tail light certainly isn’t cheap, and I had lofty expectations for this premium piece of gear.
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The Qube works beautifully with the full system, but it can also be used on its own with some other dynamo headlights or even certain kinds of USB power banks (more on that below).Īustralia-based kLite, essentially a one man show run by Kerry Staite, is well known in the endurance racing and bikepacking scene for its super-bright lights, innovative tech, and rugged design. If you’re new to dynamo lighting or curious about the entire kLite system, head over to my in-depth kLite Kit review covering the headlight and USB charger. I’ve also been enjoying my Qube during local training rides on busy roads.
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Though many of those miles were off-road on peaceful trails and 4×4 tracks, there were substantial stretches of pavement - like a thirty mile stretch of coastal Highway 1 at night, and 20 miles along the shore of Lake Tahoe - where I was nervous about traffic. Tour de los Padres Pinyons and Pines Bones to Blue I’ve been happily putting this system through its paces over the last few months, including a thousand miles of bikepacking races and events ( Tour de los Padres, Pinyons and Pines, Bones to Blue).
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My kLite system came along with a massive overall upgrade to my gear and riding experience: my new Stella Ti mountain bike with a SON 28 dynamo hub. But since adding a dynamo hub to my bikepacking setup I’ve had the pleasure of riding with a top-of-the-line dynamo powered tail light: the kLite Qube. There are many good battery powered options to choose from, and as long as you keep them charged they get the job done. As long as it’s flashing away back there I feel I’m doing my part to keep good fortune on my side. For me a “safety blinkie” is a must-have item for visibility and also peace of mind. Whether riding a lonely rural highway in the dead of night or navigating city streets at rush hour, an unmissable tail light is essential for any cyclist who wants to remain alive.