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Seems like a great idea: a small light with a velcro strap to fit easily onto the bike, helmet or clothing. And a USB charger, also very small and portable, so you can top up the lights from a laptop before starting home. The lights are very small but bright enough to show up for city riding and have steady and flashing modes. And the on/off button on the top goes from green - fully charged - to red - low charge - to give you warning that you need to top up.
So far, so good.
BUT - after a couple of charges the front light stopped recharging. Changing ports, cleaning contacts etc made no difference. It was dead. And after a couple more charges the back light has gone the same way. Looking around at other user reviews this is clearly a common problem.
A nice idea that just doesn't work - and unlike a conventional light I can't change the batteries. Too expensive to be so poorly made.
So far, so good.
BUT - after a couple of charges the front light stopped recharging. Changing ports, cleaning contacts etc made no difference. It was dead. And after a couple more charges the back light has gone the same way. Looking around at other user reviews this is clearly a common problem.
A nice idea that just doesn't work - and unlike a conventional light I can't change the batteries. Too expensive to be so poorly made.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Great lights for being seen!
15 Sep 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase
These lights are great for being seen on the road! I wouldn't recommend them for being able to see much though, as they aren't the brightest lights out there. What's nice about them is that they're lightweight, easily rechargeable, and the velcro straps make it so that they can be switched between different bikes at a moment's notice!
The package comes with only one USB charger, but luckily these lights charge relatively quickly so I don't think you really need to buy a separate charger. One should do the job! Charging is pretty easy, just make sure the magnets snap together and the light flashes periodically to know that the electrons are flowing to your device.
The front light has three modes: Steady, Overdrive, and Flash. The overdrive mode is a little bit brighter than the steady mode. The flashing mode makes me feel like I'm going to have a seizure, but it does save on battery and still allows you to be seen by other vehicles. But since these things are rechargeable, I just go with the steady mode.
The rear light similarly has three modes: Steady, Flash, and "Chase". Chase mode means that the 4 LEDs blink in an artsy back-and-forth pattern, which saves some batteries and can draw attention to you on the road.
I think these lights are great for people who want something that is very lightweight, small, rechargeable, and allows you to be seen by other cars. If you're looking for lights that can turn night into day, these might not be for you.
The package comes with only one USB charger, but luckily these lights charge relatively quickly so I don't think you really need to buy a separate charger. One should do the job! Charging is pretty easy, just make sure the magnets snap together and the light flashes periodically to know that the electrons are flowing to your device.
The front light has three modes: Steady, Overdrive, and Flash. The overdrive mode is a little bit brighter than the steady mode. The flashing mode makes me feel like I'm going to have a seizure, but it does save on battery and still allows you to be seen by other vehicles. But since these things are rechargeable, I just go with the steady mode.
The rear light similarly has three modes: Steady, Flash, and "Chase". Chase mode means that the 4 LEDs blink in an artsy back-and-forth pattern, which saves some batteries and can draw attention to you on the road.
I think these lights are great for people who want something that is very lightweight, small, rechargeable, and allows you to be seen by other cars. If you're looking for lights that can turn night into day, these might not be for you.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Compact, lightweight, and effective
8 Aug 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase
The Fleas are well-named. They're REALLY small and light.
I mounted the headlight on my helmet, and clip the taillight on the back of my helmet's adjustment strap. I run the taillight in 2+2 flashing mode. I find that cars give me a wider berth when I have it flashing.
Note that the combo comes with 2 lights (1 front, 1 rear) but only 1 charger. I initially was disappointed, thinking that charging both would be tedious. In reality, the units charge so quickly that it hasn't been an issue.
I mounted the headlight on my helmet, and clip the taillight on the back of my helmet's adjustment strap. I run the taillight in 2+2 flashing mode. I find that cars give me a wider berth when I have it flashing.
Note that the combo comes with 2 lights (1 front, 1 rear) but only 1 charger. I initially was disappointed, thinking that charging both would be tedious. In reality, the units charge so quickly that it hasn't been an issue.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great, but has it's problems
28 Oct 2011
I really like the size and design of the Flea, but it has it's limits. I use it for my AM rides (still dark outside) and it's great for being noticed by cars. The headlight lasts about 2 hours+ in the flashing mode (not in the "high-beam" mode) and I don't use it to see the road (have a Light & Motion on helmet), only to be noticed. The rear flasher lasts a couple of rides before being recharged. Charging has been the problem- the short little USB stick won't work on my PC because it's too short (only good for a lap-top?) and the light can't reach the contacts (bought an extension cord from Radio Shack as a solution- $15). There is another problem with charging- the units don't want to charge now! I'm in queue with Blackburn to receive replacements.
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