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AI-Summary
The reviewer tests and discusses a radar rear light from Magene (referred to as 'Mine' or 'Mene' throughout the transcript). They state it is a slim, lightweight, and good-looking light that does not appear or feel cheap. The radar has a 140m range, which often detects cars well before the rider can hear them, making it an effective early warning system. It uses ANT+ for compatibility with most bike computers and was tested flawlessly with Hammerhead Karu and Wahoo Roam devices. It features a USB-C charging port, a Garmin-style quarter-turn mount, and seven light modes, including a braking mode that increases brightness and flash rate when slowing down. The reviewer found it to be very accurate with no false positives or negatives, performing as well as a Garmin Varia in their experience. They conclude it offers excellent quality and performance for half the price of a Garmin.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Slim and lightweight design
- Good-looking and doesn't look or feel cheap
- 140m radar range (same as Garmin Varia)
- Often detects cars before the rider can hear them
- Works as an effective early warning system
- Uses ANT+ for broad bike computer compatibility
- Works flawlessly with Hammerhead Karu and Wahoo Roam
- Easy USB-C charging
- Garmin-style quarter-turn mount works well on any seatpost
- Offers seven light modes (solid and flashing)
- Can use radar with the light off
- Features a braking mode that gets brighter and flashes faster when slowing
- Flashing mode gets brighter when a car is first detected
- Very easy to use and set up
- Easy to control and customize settings via a bike computer
- Provides audible alerts and visual warnings on the computer screen
- Audible alert tone changes based on car approach speed
- Very accurate with no false positives or negatives
- Reliable; a car is always there when it alerts
- Very bright and powerful light
- Good as a daytime running light even without radar
- Looks good on most road bikes
- Excellent quality
- Really good performance
- Half the price of a Garmin
Cons
- Battery runtime could be better
- Runtime is between 6-12 hours depending on mode (got about 9 hours in flashing mode)
- A slightly bigger battery would be beneficial
- Audible warning can be annoying and distracting on busy roads or in group rides
- Less useful on very busy roads or in congested city areas where cars are easily heard
Key Points
- Brand: Magene (referred to as 'Mine'/'Mene')
- Price: Β£80 (about half the price of a Garmin)
- Radar range: 140 meters
- Connectivity: ANT+
- Charging: USB-C port
- Mount: Garmin-style quarter-turn mount
- Light Modes: 7 modes (solid and flashing)
- Special Features: Radar functionality, Brake sensing mode
- Battery Runtime: 6-12 hours (approx. 9 hours in flashing mode)
- Waterproof: Implied by the review context and product type
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