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TECH NEWS
Cobber_Medium_TwinKnog’s new Cobber lights provide 330-degree visibility
Winter might be firmly behind us now, but it doesn’t mean you might not need lights. If it’s gloomy weather, or you’re doing an Audax or long-distance ride that might start and finish in the dark, or a very late commute, then you might still need lights.
The new Knog Cobber front and rear lights look ideal for emergency use with a compact and smart design available in three sizes, and offering a claimed 330-degree beam angle. Inside the light is an “Efficient Chip on Board (COB) LED which the company claims provides maximum brightness level for up to 90% of the battery run time on each mode.
The lights are claimed to be 100% waterproof and attached to the bike using silicone straps, catering for up round and aero seatposts and up to 32mm diameter handlebars. The light can be removed in seconds thanks to a magnetic clip, leaving the straps in place.
Charging is via a standard USB cable with run times ranging from 1.4 to 40 hours depending on which of the five modes you use. Additionally, Knog’s Modemaker lets you program the light modes on your computer using a companion app.
The smallest Cobber front and rear light provide 110 and 50 lumens respectively, up to 470 and 270 lumens for the biggest lights.
Prices range from £44.99 for a single Cobber Lil to £139.99 for a Cobber Big twinpack. More info at www.knog.com.au
David worked on the road.cc tech team from 2012-2020. Previously he was editor of Bikemagic.com and before that staff writer at RCUK. He's a seasoned cyclist of all disciplines, from road to mountain biking, touring to cyclo-cross, he only wishes he had time to ride them all. He's mildly competitive, though he'll never admit it, and is a frequent road racer but is too lazy to do really well. He currently resides in the Cotswolds, and you can now find him over on his own YouTube channel David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes.
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Theres not one scrap of self-help among drivers is there, it's always someone else's issue.
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Oh dear. A single bike in a single size in one shop is not indicative of the entire UK market for bicycles. And the slump isn't just bikes, it's...
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Ridiculed or is it just jealousy?
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I'm not the editor of this article, nor indeed of anything on this website. One would have thought that didn't require explaining.
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I had a couple of knog blinder lights and the straps (built in and non replaceable) both failed at 12 months. Kong refused to replace them.
These lights look great, but for the price they should have ant+ or at least and accelerometer built in to shut off when not in use and auto turn on when in use
I can't fault the Knog products I have, they've been going strong for a good few years now, but these prices do seem a little steep, I was expecting about £30 for the small one, I know chips on board is a newer technology, but it's not that premium.
I've owned a few Knog products and they've all looked nice and worked well initially but shat themselves within a few months. Customer service is crap too.
I guess YMMV. I have a knogg sqaure rear light. It's the only rear light I've ever had that has lasted 3 seasons. Haven't had to try out their customer service as a result...
I agree with the bit about Knog products looking nice but having a tendancy to develop issues, but to be fair to them, their customer service has always been very helpful and replaced the items without question.
Those prices are nuts.
Well that is clearly a good idea although at that price they probably do 1000% margin for a few f*****g leds.