Review from
road.cc
Visible from up to 1200 feet, the Fibre Flare is a unique, ultra powerful LED further enhanced by its 360-degree beam. Attaching to a wide choice of surfaces courtesy of clever silicone mounting brackets, such attributes lend themselves particularly well to illuminating trailer/bikes. Sure, thirty quid's not cheap but with impressive run times, solid build quality and versatility there's little that comes close.
Fibre flare is defined as a portable safety device comprising of a flexible, solid core with a fibre optic element and a single high intensity LED at either end. The fibre optic components distribute this light along the entire length thus resulting in a retina assaulting discharge.
Available in two lengths (292 and 250mm) and in singular or twin packs, it either clips to bags and clothing or pretty much to any flat surface between 10 and 60mm diameters courtesy of two silicone "ladder" straps which can either be cut to size, or left should you intend swapping between bikes/accessories. However, while surprisingly tolerant of bending, proceed cautiously and don't exceed 45 degree angles. However, our smaller, 250mm test model was perfect for most areas-especially positioning on the seat posts of compact frames.
Enthusiastic riding through waterlogged roads has proven worry free thanks to superior weather sealing, albeit at the expense of speedy battery replacement- easier than some thanks to two AAA batteries but not the most enviable of tasks by the roadside. However with quoted 70 hour run-times in flashing mode (67 actual) means changes will be fairly irregular for all but the most habitual night owls. Of the two modes, flashing is most effective at grabbing driver attention especially emerging from side roads.
My one small criticism concerns the on/off switch which could be more positive, especially in gloved hands and living in these litigious times, I would run in addition to, rather than in place of traditional LEDs otherwise, a bad driver could escape prosecution on a technicality.
In conclusion...
8 Super bright, revolutionary lights with fantastic output and runtimes. Could use a better switch though.
Rating: 8/10