Product Review: Knog Bull Frog tail light
Mar 19, 2008 · 08:47 AM · permalink
I’ve been using the Bull Frog tail light($28) by Knog for a couple months already. Like all of the Knog lighting products, the LED/battery case is encapsulated and affixed to a bike by means of a flexible silicon body. Most readers have seen the diminutive Frog lights, now available in a variety of body colours. I like them, but the Frog’s single LED and CR2032 batteries don’t make for long-lasting brilliance. What I wanted was a commuter tail light.
I present the Bull Frog.
With 3 AAA batteries powering 5 LEDs, the light provides ample if not superlative illumination. However, the Bull Frog’s ease and versatility in attachment are what really sell this light. Strap this light to seat stays, seat posts or wherever…without tools and within seconds. Plus the narrow cross-section keeps the Bull Frog out of the way.
Available in translucent or black silicon bodies.
I wish light manufactures, or any other battery-powered bike accessories, would add a switch that’d automatically turn the device off say after 8 hours of use. That way, when the Knog gets triggered in a suitcase by pressure from your shoes, it doesn’t run for an entire 18 hour flight flashing at your socks.
What is the runtime of the light on flashing mode? price? how about an action shot or short video clip?
Planet Bike SuperFlash. No other tail like even comes close. I have the mounting clip on all my bikes.
Dinotte tail light. It will make the cagers want to avoid you at any cost.
The Dinotte tail light isn’t so much a tail-light as is is a beacon with which to land aircraft. That thing is REDICULOUS. A riding buddy of mine has that, and we make him ride in the back of the group at night because you can’t possibly see when that thing is on. It’s pretty damn amazing.
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