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Cycle Torch Night Owl USB Rechargeable Bike Light Set Perfect Commuter Safety Front and Back Bicycle Light LED Combo Free Bright Tail Light Compatible with Mountain Road Kids City Bicycles
Last Updated: July 16, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
447
Unverified
85
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USB
204.12 grams
WEIGHT
6204 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 467 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Features
97bright, tail, flashing, cycle torch, modes
+97%
-3%
" ... Love this light ... "
" ... I love all the different blinking features of the rear red light. ... "
" ... Around town, I’ll switch between blinking and steady bright modes . ... "
" ... Lights are fine and bright. ... "
" ... Light it bright enough to see about 10-15 feet in front of you. ... "
" ... The tail light is plenty bright and has several different modes. ... It’s a very white light which makes things really easy to see. ... "
" ... Bought this after some research and cant complain, its a great light. ... "
" ... Nice design, features & quick install. ... "
Charging
89charged, lights, bright, usb charging, easy to charge
+85%
-15%
" ... Easy to attach and recharge. ... "
" ... Easy to install, nice bright lights with option for steady state or blinking, recharging with USB saves batteries! ... "
" ... It’s a fast charge and easily mounted to the bike or myself! ... "
" ... is also usb-rechargeable. ... They even provide 2 cables (but not the wallplug bit), so you can charge both lights at once. ... "
" ... The red light doesn't hold a charge like the white light but it is very easy to clip off the helmet and plug it in to charge. ... "
" ... I choose this specific bike lights because the tail light is usb re-chargeable instead of having to buy batteries compared to other lights. ... "
" ... USB charging is very convenient too. ... "
" ... Easy to attach use and charge I love it very bright and battery lasts for a long time. ... "
Battery Life
86charged, bright, rechargeable, recharge, lasts
+79%
-21%
" ... I don't know how long it lasts on one charge, but it's more than plenty and then some, for sure! ... "
" ... Good quality and love that it can be recharged. ... "
" ... Bright, durable, rechargeable, with decent battery life once charged. ... "
" ... Simple and easy to charge. ... "
" ... Very bright and I like the fact I can recharge them . ... "
" ... I do like the rechargeable feature for both front and back lights instead of the battery operated units. ... "
" ... Rechargeable battery means good for planet and environment. ... "
" ... I love that it is rechargeable. ... "
Ease of Use
50easy, easy to use, light, super bright, bright
+98%
-2%
" ... High quality and easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to put on and take off. ... "
" ... This light is simple to use and very robust. ... "
" ... Mounting is easy. ... "
" ... Easy to take on and off the bike. ... "
" ... Easy to use, bright enough for city travel. ... "
" ... easy to use and install ... "
" ... It's extremely easy to put on and take off and (unlike another headlight I purchased) has been very secure. ... "
Fit
40rubber, mounting, riding, rear light, mount
+93%
-8%
" ... Has different levels of brightness which is great and it can easily mount and be taken off on the bicycle. ... "
" ... It's easy to slip on and off your bike in a snap and is durable. ... "
" ... 1) The mount sits nicely in your hand for walking the dog ... "
" ... Mounting is easy and just as easily removed to take with you to avoid "losing" them. ... "
" ... The silicon wrap fits any bike, can be switched to any bike, and fits very secure. ... "
" ... is well made and easy to mount on the bike. ... "
" ... I’ve had it almost two years, left it on a bike outside in Colorado all winter, and it’s still super bright and holds a charge just like it always has! ... "
" ... The securing straps were a bit challenging to fasten the first time but easier subsequently (might just have to do with the stretchiness of the rubber). ... "
Build Quality
36mounting, bike, light, clamp, attachment
+78%
-22%
" ... I'm hopeful that it won't be stolen any time soon, and I'll be sure to take advantage of the easy but secure removal section, but if it does, I'm definitely buying it again. ... "
" ... It is super bright and durable, hasn't budged the slightest in over two years. ... "
" ... I was a little skeptical about the bands being to weak but it turns out they are strong and sturdy. ... This has definitely made me feel safer. ... "
" ... The mounting strap is very strong, and seems to be durable, so far. ... "
" ... Mounting the light using the rubber strap is simple, much easier than other mounts that require tools. ... The only slight concern I have is how long the rubber strap holds up - hopefully if I need another one the seller will provide one. ... "
" ... Love that it has a strap to attach it to the bike instead of a cheap, crackable clamp! ... "
" ... It's easy to slip on and off your bike in a snap and is durable. ... "
" ... I used the rear one and got lots of compliments. ... "
Setup
35light, easy, lights, bright, install
+100%
" ... Received my light quickly and after a quick search on how to install it, found it very easy to install and take off to prevent theft. ... "
" ... easy to install. ... "
" ... The devices charged easily, the installation, once understood took only a minute. ... "
" ... Easy to "install" and use. ... "
" ... This is a good light and was easy to install ... "
" ... The pack includes easy to understand installation guide, cords, plugs, and straps. ... "
" ... Nice design, features & quick install. ... "
" ... The lights were bright, easy to install, and arrived quickly. ... "
Price
34money, lights, value, worth, waste
+91%
-9%
" ... Overall good bike lights at a pretty good price. ... "
" ... The rating based on value. ... "
" ... It is reasonable price as well! ... "
" ... They are also cheaper than competitors and worth every dollar! ... "
" ... Great lights for a great price! ... "
" ... I had been wanting to get a better headlight for a while but was deterred by the high price tag. ... "
" ... Overall, I think this is a very nice package for the money. ... "
" ... Great bang for your money here. ... "
Night Photography
33bright, night, tail, riding, flashing
+100%
" ... Bright light we good depth. ... "
" ... Great for cycling at night. ... "
" ... Both the headlight and tail light are very bright. ... "
" ... The light is great for night riding. ... "
" ... Powerful headlamp for riding at night. ... "
" ... Very bright light! ... "
" ... Other than the three brightness modes, the flashing light mode is also very helpful, especially in moderate to low light conditions where a torch may not stand out on the road, but a flashing light certainly does. ... "
" ... I maintain the front light on at night while having the rear light at single blink. ... "
Product Reliability
27year, weeks, stopped working, light, lasted
+63%
-37%
" ... Only time will tell and I will update this review as I use it more throughout the year. ... "
" ... Worked right out of the box. ... "
" ... Ive purchsed this a couple months ago and have been waiting to write review. ... "
" ... I had a previous one that lasted 18 months. ... "
" ... Not sure how long (hours worth) it would last - but it lasts a year without using it! ... "
" ... Fantastic-- have used for a year and a half without issue. ... "
" ... I have used mine for the past year and have not had any problems. ... "
" ... I've been using these for a few weeks weeks and they were great ... "
Comfort
26bike, riding, tail light, helmet, head light
+92%
-8%
" ... The front light, on the other hand, seems very well-secured. ... "
" ... Think I'll feel confident riding at night now. ... "
" ... Easy to take on and off the bike. ... "
" ... Riding tonight was super comfortable and safe with the lights. ... "
" ... Great head and tail lights, great price! ... "
" ... It's also easy to strap to my bike and holds great so far, definitely recommend! ... "
" ... Thank God he was using a helmet. ... "
" ... Easy to take on and off the bike. ... "
Marketplace
22thank, customer service, works, service is excellent, promptly
+95%
-5%
" ... All my Amazon purchases should be so good ! ... "
" ... Lo usa mi esposo y está feliz ... "
" ... The seller Mevell were quick and there customer service is excellent! ... "
" ... Thank you for a great product ... "
" ... I wish I had photos to upload but I'll give you two different examples. ... "
" ... Fast shipping also. ... "
" ... works really well and does everything as advertised. ... "
" ... Prior to receiving I had a question about the price and the seller was super responsive and resolved my question. ... "
Size
21compact, bright, small, carry, bike
+90%
-10%
" ... The ability to detach in a snap makes it a great light to bring around too if you don't want to bring a spare flashlight. ... "
" ... Bright as hell and super compact! ... "
" ... Easy to use, bright enough for city travel. ... "
" ... My second one was blue, which is easier to find in my backpack. ... "
" ... I really like the small red light. ... It's got a clip, that allows you to attach it onto your backpack, coat, etc. ... "
" ... So easy to put on the bike, light weight, and does not rattle when riding like my old headlamp. ... "
" ... The light is compact and PERFECT. ... "
" ... Nice compact size, yet very bright! ... "
Band
14band, stretch, straps, strap, mounting
+79%
-21%
" ... The mounting strap is very strong, and seems to be durable, so far. ... "
" ... Way better clasp than a lot of other bike lights. ... "
" ... The mounting strap looks solid. ... "
" ... In two seconds, the elastic but firm band that comes with it just wraps and holds the light in place. ... "
" ... Mounting the light using the rubber strap is simple, much easier than other mounts that require tools. ... The only slight concern I have is how long the rubber strap holds up - hopefully if I need another one the seller will provide one. ... "
" ... 3) It has a very simple band that you can use to connect it to your bike or anything else for that matter ... "
" ... Love that it has a strap to attach it to the bike instead of a cheap, crackable clamp! ... "
" ... I really like that the band is secure and easy to attach making taking this light on and off a breeze. ... "
For Travel
11bike, rides, trip, night, lights
+100%
" ... I went on a camping trip recently and took it with me, as I've done on many other trips since it's so very easy to slide off the bike and into any bag, it lit the camp site and trail amazingly well for everyone. ... "
" ... We ordered 3 of these lights, we are on vacation in Florida and riding bikes on island. ... "
" ... I use my bike for commuting to school in the early morning as well as commuting home from work at late night. ... "
" ... I'm not sure how well this mounting would hold up for more aggressive terrain, but both lights are plenty stable for my road rides. ... "
" ... Bought these lights for my bicycle night riding in New York City. ... "
" ... Easy to use, bright enough for city travel. ... "
" ... My friend recommended it to me and has used it fairly extensively when commuting. ... "
" ... I bought this light specifically to use during daytime road rides and I was looking for a light that would hold a charge while in the blinking mode. ... "
For Running
10riding, bought, walking, bike lights, running
+90%
-10%
" ... We did a "test run" with it the first evening we had it and you can easily see the biker coming or going from at least a football field (or even double that) away. ... "
" ... Get them if you need lighting on bikes, trikes, or yourself when running, walking, skating, etc. ... "
" ... Once I was stopped by policemen when riding my bike, just to ask where I had purchased this, because they were very impressed and wished to get some for themselves! ... "
" ... I bought this to use primarily for riding during the day. ... "
" ... I bought this light for my town bike. ... "
" ... Unobtrusive on the bike. ... "
" ... Used for bike rides works great ... "
" ... I have one and bought a second for my wive's bike ... "
Ports
9lights, port, headlight, taillight, rechargeable
+89%
-11%
" ... The usb-chargeable taillight was a really nice change from the previous edition. ... "
" ... Both lights were usb rechargeable, seem well made and packaged. ... "
" ... Both headlight and taillight are usb rechachable. ... "
" ... The headlight is very bright and there no issues with recharging using the included cables to a USB port. ... "
" ... UPDATE: Was contacted by CycleTorch who is sending a replacement USB charging cable without charge. ... "
" ... The lights were nicely packaged and came with individual USB cables (another review here that claims the tail light uses button cells, but mine is rechargeable through USB just like the headlamp). ... "
" ... It charges using a micro usb cable and lasts for about two hours. ... "
Design
9products, looks, compliments, might, look
+100%
" ... Keep looking there are better products. ... "
" ... This works perfectly actually, nevertheless, an actual container of some sorts might be more appealing. ... "
" ... Have also gotten plenty of compliments for it's slick design and output. ... "
" ... I think this would be easy to include in the design. ... "
" ... I used the rear one and got lots of compliments. ... The front one looks good and very bright ... "
" ... Will look to see what other products they have. ... "
" ... State of the art design. ... "
For Kids
8bought, year old son, safe, light, bike
+100%
" ... Bought this for my son's electric scooter. ... It works great his friends have adult scooters with lights built in. ... "
" ... Purchased for my son. ... "
" ... I will use them for my child's stroller so we have more visibility. ... "
" ... Bought for my son, keepig him safe as he tools all over the city. ... "
" ... Bought this light for my 13 year old son for his mountain bike. ... "
" ... Now I can be sure my daughter is safe and other cars can see her. ... "
" ... I bought this light for my 14 year old son who rides his bike at all hours of the day. ... "
" ... My son will definetly be seen and safer! ... "
Delivery
8quickly, product, delivery, shipping, service is excellent
+100%
" ... Fast shipping also. ... "
" ... They arrived quick with no issues at all. ... "
" ... Fast delivery, great packaging. ... "
" ... The product came quickly. ... "
" ... It arrived promptly. ... "
Display Clarity
8bright, brightness settings, mode, light
+88%
-13%
" ... Even in the half brightness mode it’s bright enough to see, although I like the full brightness better. ... "
" ... The brightness is impressive for the size. ... "
" ... The night owl is impressively bright, and runs 2 hours on a charge at max brightness. ... "
" ... The front light is super bright and has 3 brightness settings. ... "
" ... Bright lights front and back. ... "
" ... And if you only use the middle/lower brightness settings, the battery will last for hours. ... "
Flash
8bright, well, patterns, light, different
+100%
" ... Multiple flash settings. ... "
" ... It has a few different flash patterns to choose from and it has a constant on pattern. ... "
" ... The circular flash setting offers even more run time. ... "
" ... The rear light is very bright and with different flash patterns. ... "
" ... The tail light is also very bright and includes a "flash" mode which increases visibility. ... "
" ... Also works well as a regular flash light ... "
" ... Also the taillight is very bright and I use the continuous flash as well. ... "
Weight
7weight, nice, attaches, strong, small
+100%
" ... It is light weight as well! ... "
" ... I really like the small red light. ... "
" ... Light weight, cool shape, attaches to handlebar very easy. ... "
" ... Very strong beam for such a lightweight little light. ... "
" ... So easy to put on the bike, light weight, and does not rattle when riding like my old headlamp. ... "
Device Stand
6mount, system, side, one, easy
+100%
" ... Mounting is easy. ... "
" ... Or you can attach it to the bike with the included mounting bracket. ... "
" ... Convenient mounting system. ... "
" ... easy to mount . ... "
" ... Still it would be nice to be able to have a mounting system that was a little more secure, and I'm sure people would be willing to pay a little more than that. ... "
Color
5bright, mode, settings, low, light
+80%
-20%
" ... Even in the half brightness mode it’s bright enough to see, although I like the full brightness better. ... "
" ... The front light is super bright and has 3 brightness settings. ... "
" ... At first both lights seem great, then they show their true colors. ... It has four settings (very bright, bright, low, blinking low). ... "
" ... It comes with 3 levels of brightness as well as a flashing mode. ... "
Capacity
4room, city
+100%
" ... I feel like I'm getting given more room by passing cars when using the tail light during the day. ... "
" ... My city commute will be safer. ... "
" ... Would recommend this to all my friends and family! ... "
As Gift
4son, gifts, gift, considering, charge
+100%
" ... I had been considering getting one of these as Christmas gifts for other bikers in my life, but not if the charge is this bad. ... "
" ... I ordered two sets as Christmas presents for my parents. ... "
" ... This is a Christmas gift for my son, I love it & know he will safely be riding at night! ... "
" ... This would be also a great present, it arrives in beautiful box so just throw a ribbon on it and you are ready for Christmas or what ever occasion. ... "
Cables
4lights, charging, cables, lose, easy to charge
+75%
-25%
" ... Nice and bright, easy to charge, just don't lose the cord! ... "
" ... Added bonus is the set comes with two charging cables. ... "
" ... It even came with an extra use cable for the tail light. ... "
Returns
4return, replacement, new one, later, first
+50%
-50%
" ... Gave up & returned the stupid thing. ... "
" ... I wish I had try to return sooner. ... "
Product As Described
4different, advertised, pictures, described
+100%
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... works really well and does everything as advertised. ... "
" ... I wish I had photos to upload but I'll give you two different examples. ... "
USB
4taillight, rechargeable, also, really, like
+100%
" ... is also usb-rechargeable. ... The usb-chargeable taillight was a really nice change from the previous edition. ... "
" ... Both headlight and taillight are usb rechachable. ... "
" ... Love that it recharges with a USB. ... "
" ... Also like be that it is USB rechargeable! ... "
Water Resistance
4light, bright, proof, tested, road
+100%
" ... Have not tested it while riding my bicycle but I have tested it outdoors at night and it is VERY bright and exactly what I needed to light up the road. ... "
" ... It’s flexible, water proof, and has adhesive properties. ... Have you ever take off the silicone sealant in your bathroom shower??? ... "
" ... Water proof, lasts a long time, and is plenty bright for me ... "
" ... This is an incredibly durable and water/weatherproof light. ... "
Drivers
3bike, night, aware, see, riding
+100%
" ... Rear light is great as an indication light to vehicle drivers as it's very bright. ... "
" ... I feel safe and secure when I'm riding at night in a city setting, knowing that this light will make drivers, puppies, and jaywalkers aware of where I am. ... "
" ... Purchased this set for our son's bike to make sure he can be easily seen by drivers after dark. ... It not only allows drivers to see him, but lights up his path as well. ... "
Overall performance
3shipping, fast
+100%
" ... I'm quite impressed with out of the box performance. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 204.12 grams
Size: 6204 meters
Connectivity
USB: Yes