Excellent info. I have the FR160 and will probably upgrade to this when it is on a good deal. The FR160 is an excellent light for being seen and I have been impressed by its battery life and quality build.
What a GREAT Video. I have been running daytime flashing for 2 years now. I have the FR160 but I am off to the shop to pick the (FR300) new one. 47% reduction of being run over, (by a 2 ton SUV) for $40, is money well spent, in my book. I try and assume all cars have not seen me and play safe but a flashing light can only help. Very scientific video. Thank you.
A great idea product but when the bike computer is tilt to a better reading angle towards the rider in some bike setups, the light may be aiming too high at the front to the oncoming traffic and not aiming to the road. An adjustable mount or light angles will be a welcome feature for this future product.
As a “to-be-seen” light, the LEDs source are not particularly directional. The output illumination would remain visible to incoming traffic even if the unit is slightly tilted upward.
We didn't have the chance to test the new Vincita Touring bags. For short trips (1-2 days), the Birch proved to be sufficient for us. For longer trip (multi-weeks), we would favour the Atlas.
@@2Bikes4Adventure Interesting. Thank you for answering so quickly. Can I ask why you would favour the Atlas?:) I can see it allows for a larger volume, which also seems handy for grocery shopping - but then again, the Birch seems so nifty and it looks so much nicer...
@tandago7281 It all depends on the use case. For daily commute and short trips (1-2 days), the Birch is more appropriate. It also makes a nice bag when off the bike (the frame can easily be removed and/or covered). So, better return on investment as it is used more often. The Altas, with its larger volume, is more utilitarian in nature. It would fits better our kind of travel (multi-week touring) than the Birch could (we only bring one bag while travelling).
Another great video that raises a question: I often have my lights flashing as apparently makes me more visible. Is that really true/is there any evidence that is the case?
I don't know about anyone else but personally I find it annoying whenever I see another dude with flashing front lights coming at me, especially at night. A steady light at least allows my eyes to be able to slowly adjust to it as it comes towards me. You're only more "visible" to people who aren't paying enough attention to the road and the things in it, and need the stimulus of the flashing action of the light to get their attention.
@@auto-moto7198 I've just watched the video and I think I misunderstood your comment. I think you're referring to low brightness lights designed to make the user more visible, rather than what I meant which are actual bright front headlights designed to see in lower visibility areas and night riding. I have these cheap yellow and red wireless front and rear turn signal lights for the purpose you were referring to, and more!
@@TSLMachine True. It is a bit aggressive to have things flashing around everywhere... but then again if you live in a town where drivers are aggressive, careless and entitled, safety comes first...
It's a little disappointing for me how that mount can't support the weight of phones. I've read the title and stuff but seeing how and where it's mounted made me think that, "hey, I can have a secondary front light on my handlebar clamp and still be able to put my phone on there!" especially how I've just found out that you can use it as a power bank like my Gaciron V9DP-2000 (which is usually mounted right above the front tire). It would be nice if they would make a brighter light with a reinforced, and perhaps also angle adjustable, mount (a reinforced 3-prong GoPro adaptor would be ideal for me since I can just use the 2-prong GoPro to Garmin mount, or basically any other GoPro mounts/adapters, that I usually use to have a separate tilt for whatever's mounted on top) at a more competitive price!
As long as your bicycle Garmin/Wahoo bracket can accommodate the combined weight of the FR300 + mobile phone, there are no reason you cannot use both together. Just do not plan to charge your mobile phone using the FR300.
@@2Bikes4Adventure Oh I thought you were referring to the strength of the integrated mount because I heard something along the lines of "not built to support larger units". That's neat, actually. Seeing those two screws inside the mount, wouldn't it be nice if you could unscrew those to replace that mount with a different kind? That would be sick! While it cannot charge a phone at a decent rate, It could probably charge a small action camera in a pinch!
Legit best review I have seen in years on, like, anything. Crushing it. Lol. Subbed and buying this on cyber Monday. Thanks for the maximum effort !
Your videos are always excellent. 🖖
Thank you for the incredibly detailed review. I love how Rick dressed your tests are and how in depth they go
Excellent info. I have the FR160 and will probably upgrade to this when it is on a good deal. The FR160 is an excellent light for being seen and I have been impressed by its battery life and quality build.
Such thoughtful and informative reviews!
I have an FR200 not by Raveman, but by RRS Kit. Absolutely brilliant. Looks similar to the 160.
What a GREAT Video. I have been running daytime flashing for 2 years now. I have the FR160 but I am off to the shop to pick the (FR300) new one.
47% reduction of being run over, (by a 2 ton SUV) for $40, is money well spent, in my book. I try and assume all cars have not seen me and play safe but a flashing light can only help.
Very scientific video. Thank you.
We are pleased with the FR300. Well worth the $US13 increase in price over the older FR160
A great idea product but when the bike computer is tilt to a better reading angle towards the rider in some bike setups, the light may be aiming too high at the front to the oncoming traffic and not aiming to the road. An adjustable mount or light angles will be a welcome feature for this future product.
As a “to-be-seen” light, the LEDs source are not particularly directional.
The output illumination would remain visible to incoming traffic even if the unit is slightly tilted upward.
Great vid!
great review, as usual! i would love a review of the new vincita bags... unclear whether the atlas or the birch are a better buy, for example :))
We didn't have the chance to test the new Vincita Touring bags. For short trips (1-2 days), the Birch proved to be sufficient for us. For longer trip (multi-weeks), we would favour the Atlas.
@@2Bikes4Adventure Interesting. Thank you for answering so quickly. Can I ask why you would favour the Atlas?:) I can see it allows for a larger volume, which also seems handy for grocery shopping - but then again, the Birch seems so nifty and it looks so much nicer...
@tandago7281 It all depends on the use case. For daily commute and short trips (1-2 days), the Birch is more appropriate. It also makes a nice bag when off the bike (the frame can easily be removed and/or covered). So, better return on investment as it is used more often.
The Altas, with its larger volume, is more utilitarian in nature. It would fits better our kind of travel (multi-week touring) than the Birch could (we only bring one bag while travelling).
Another great video that raises a question: I often have my lights flashing as apparently makes me more visible. Is that really true/is there any evidence that is the case?
I don't know about anyone else but personally I find it annoying whenever I see another dude with flashing front lights coming at me, especially at night. A steady light at least allows my eyes to be able to slowly adjust to it as it comes towards me. You're only more "visible" to people who aren't paying enough attention to the road and the things in it, and need the stimulus of the flashing action of the light to get their attention.
2Bikes4Adventure already covered that about a year ago in their video: Daytime Running Lights [ Feat: Bontrager Flare & Ravemen FR160 ]
@@auto-moto7198 I've just watched the video and I think I misunderstood your comment. I think you're referring to low brightness lights designed to make the user more visible, rather than what I meant which are actual bright front headlights designed to see in lower visibility areas and night riding. I have these cheap yellow and red wireless front and rear turn signal lights for the purpose you were referring to, and more!
@@auto-moto7198 Thank you, will check it out.
@@TSLMachine True. It is a bit aggressive to have things flashing around everywhere... but then again if you live in a town where drivers are aggressive, careless and entitled, safety comes first...
It's a little disappointing for me how that mount can't support the weight of phones. I've read the title and stuff but seeing how and where it's mounted made me think that, "hey, I can have a secondary front light on my handlebar clamp and still be able to put my phone on there!" especially how I've just found out that you can use it as a power bank like my Gaciron V9DP-2000 (which is usually mounted right above the front tire). It would be nice if they would make a brighter light with a reinforced, and perhaps also angle adjustable, mount (a reinforced 3-prong GoPro adaptor would be ideal for me since I can just use the 2-prong GoPro to Garmin mount, or basically any other GoPro mounts/adapters, that I usually use to have a separate tilt for whatever's mounted on top) at a more competitive price!
As long as your bicycle Garmin/Wahoo bracket can accommodate the combined weight of the FR300 + mobile phone, there are no reason you cannot use both together. Just do not plan to charge your mobile phone using the FR300.
@@2Bikes4Adventure Oh I thought you were referring to the strength of the integrated mount because I heard something along the lines of "not built to support larger units". That's neat, actually. Seeing those two screws inside the mount, wouldn't it be nice if you could unscrew those to replace that mount with a different kind? That would be sick! While it cannot charge a phone at a decent rate, It could probably charge a small action camera in a pinch!
@TSLMachine If it requires less than 300mA at 5V, you are in business
Flashing bicycle lights are banned in France🤪
Not everyone knows it
why?