Safety wise, for children bike lights are a must. If I had my way I'd send my kids out with Tron outfits on - just too many idiots playing with their mobile phones on the roads.
Firstly loved the price - with the lightning deal I picked this set up for 6.10 plus tax - that is soundly in the "worth a chance,....what do you have to lose?" territory.
So even though I bought this some time ago, I only yesterday mounted it on my child's bike, along with a Vont Pyro USB rechargeable light I had just bought that I mounted for my other child's bike. They're both sub 10 years old and really traveling far on bike so getting lights on bikes is the no brainer necessary thing to do. Part of my commentary comes from a comparison between this and the vont pyro.
Mounting System
The biggest item for me is the mounting system. The BV bike set has mounts that can be fixed in place and the lights can be clipped on or off pretty simply. It's true that the front light takes a little fidding to remove the light from the mount, but once you do so, it's a defacto torch (RoW English name for flashlight). My youngsters would have a little trouble mounting / demounting - there's a reason I gave this to the eldest. So it's very capable - leave the mounts in place, and if it's really dark you have a torch to illuminate your path up the driveway. The mounts are sufficient for my needs - sure they're plastic and seem ok but if I were a competitive mountain biker, you'll need something more rugged mount wise.
By comparison the Pyro lights have rubber band like connectors that wrap around your handlebar and seatpost. MUCH more difficult to put on and off and here's the kicker - you need to do this often because there is no separate mount - the pyro lights are effectively LED lights with a clip at the back and the rubber band goes under that clip. Not at all child friendly but some nice bright lights once on and USB recharegeable.
Batteries
Back to the BV lights - they're not rechargeable - in the front you have a pack of 4x AAA (aka "triple A") batteries. In the back you have 2x AAA. You could argue that I could use rechargeable AAA batteries with the lights, and I would if it were for me, but my children LOSE EVERYTHING - rechargeable batteries are not cheap. So the Pyro wins out there.
Light Intensity
Compared with the Pyro the FRONT LIGHT of the BV is easily brighter. The pyro is good enough but seriously the BV is enough to burn your retina out ("It burns! It burns!") - again reinforcing its use as a torch when you get to your destination.
Flip to the rear light though and the Pyro is slightly, only slightly brighter than the BV but the pyro is also I think wider with 3 separate lenses making it more visible. Not much in it though.
Overall value: At the price I paid ( $6.10 plus tax) I think it's a great deal. The front torch dual use is of real value and the much easier ability to mount / unmount really helps - you put your mounts on (you'll need a Philips screwdriver to tighten it up) and that's it - leave the mounts in place. Can't comment on the battery life. Can say that even if it's 20 hours, I don't care - I'll put in new batteries and the kiddos can be on their way.
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Dingo
| Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Brand | BV |
| Material | Plastic |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Mounting Type | Toolless Headlight (plus quick-release clip);Bracket Taillight (plus quick-release clip) |
| Number of settings | 3 |
| Auto Part Position | Rear |
| International Protection Rating | IPX3 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.99 x 5.31 x 1.54 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.16 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.1 x 1.3 x 1.3 inches |
| Brand Name | BV |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty Description | No warranty |
| Model Name | BV-BL-001 |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | BikepakUSA |
| Part Number | BV-L801 |
| Style | Battery Powered |
| Included Components | Bike lights |
| Size | Manufacturer |
