Cycle lights knog blinder

monkeysnapper · 30-08-2014 10:31pm #1

I was looking for lights for my bike today and I chose knog blinders in halfords , they seemed really good quality and cost 15 euro each (front and back ) I decided to check net for reviews on them and they got great review, what is noticed is they seem to retail at 30 euros each and more on other sites , plus postage on top.

They're not even on halfords web site , I'm wondering if price is a error?

So I got front and back for 30 euro.

They have a rechargeable battery that you charge through USB , and have a nice clasp that fits most bikes .

I'll put a link that I can find to get reviews on these.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/knog-blinder-4-standard-led-front-light/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=knog%20blinder&utm_campaign=RTC2013_knog&KEYWORD=knog%20blinder&MATCHTYPE=Search&AD_ID_G=45944445088&KEYWORD_K=knog%20blinder&TRACKING_ID_K=926962&CHANNEL_K=google&CAMPAIGN_K=RTC2013_knog&AdGROUP_K=MS_Knog_Blinder&gclid=Cj0KEQjw7IWgBRCjv8Cv4vfC3ckBEiQAE7nvR8eR9LlfvtM8jB3MgxkmApu4Rx6mu96SpNkZKprcY38aAoRL8P8HAQ

cruhoortwunk · 31-08-2014 1:09pm

£15 each on their uk site, so good deal
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchCmd?srch=blinder&action=search&storeId=10001&catalogId=10151&langId=-1

SteM · 31-08-2014 4:06pm

monkeysnapper wrote: »

I was looking for lights for my bike today and I chose knog blinders in halfords , they seemed really good quality and cost 15 euro each (front and back ) I decided to check net for reviews on them and they got great review, what is noticed is they seem to retail at 30 euros each and more on other sites , plus postage on top.

They're not even on halfords web site , I'm wondering if price is a error?

So I got front and back for 30 euro.

They have a rechargeable battery that you charge through USB , and have a nice clasp that fits most bikes .

I'll put a link that I can find to get reviews on these.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/knog-blinder-4-standard-led-front-light/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=knog%20blinder&utm_campaign=RTC2013_knog&KEYWORD=knog%20blinder&MATCHTYPE=Search&AD_ID_G=45944445088&KEYWORD_K=knog%20blinder&TRACKING_ID_K=926962&CHANNEL_K=google&CAMPAIGN_K=RTC2013_knog&AdGROUP_K=MS_Knog_Blinder&gclid=Cj0KEQjw7IWgBRCjv8Cv4vfC3ckBEiQAE7nvR8eR9LlfvtM8jB3MgxkmApu4Rx6mu96SpNkZKprcY38aAoRL8P8HAQ

Went up to halfords in tallaght. They had the front ones marked down to €15 but the rear ones were still at full price. Not sure if I'd pay full price for them to be honest.

Charlie19 · 31-08-2014 4:46pm

Cheers OP

Go well with my lycra.

paddydriver · 31-08-2014 8:30pm

Plenty of them in Carrickmines. Think they are reduced cause they are past their best before date...:eek: Says the "Recommended First Charge June 2014" on many of them. Can't see this being a major issue but probably been on the shelf for a long time and they need to get them shifted.

Wasn't able to test them so not sure how good/bad they are.

monkeysnapper · 01-09-2014 10:33am

I tested them yesterday and their very strong lights , on flash I'd imagine anyone with epilepsy would stay clear of these .

I was wondering then if I faced them to high would it interfere with other road users because they seem that bright. Maybe it's just me being in same room ?

I didn't check packaging about best before date . I'll keep receipt anyway , I have 12 month warranty .

mrcheez · 01-09-2014 12:34pm

monkeysnapper wrote: »

I was wondering then if I faced them to high would it interfere with other road users because they seem that bright.

It's fine having them up and don't interfere with other drivers, but in fact make them more aware of you.

Perhaps on darkened country lanes they may be an issue, but making yourself more stand-out on the road is a priority.

SteM · 01-09-2014 1:11pm

monkeysnapper wrote: »

I tested them yesterday and their very strong lights , on flash I'd imagine anyone with epilepsy would stay clear of these .

I was wondering then if I faced them to high would it interfere with other road users because they seem that bright. Maybe it's just me being in same room ?

I didn't check packaging about best before date . I'll keep receipt anyway , I have 12 month warranty .

They're called 'Blinder' for a reason!

Sconsey · 01-09-2014 1:54pm

I got front and back in Halfords in Galway, they had a few left hanging on a hook marked at 30 something euro but were 15 euro each the till.

MugMugs · 01-09-2014 6:18pm

Good man op. Was looking for something for the dusk runs home. That'll do. Checked blanch and sold out. Got the last rear in Swords. Few fronts left. Or the other way around. One of them anyway

ct5amr2ig1nfhp · 02-09-2014 8:15pm

Picked up a few of these yesterday. Plenty of these in Swords Airside. Says 42 EUR each above them but scanning at 15 EUR.

Btw, I can see why they're called "blinder". I thought it was a great idea to look straight at them while testing if they had any charge off the shelf. They do btw!

dashcamdanny · 02-09-2014 10:07pm

If only there was a way to stop people nicking them as soon as you leave the bike for a few mins.

MugMugs · 02-09-2014 10:14pm

Take them with you. it's a fairly effortless harnessing system

ct5amr2ig1nfhp · 02-09-2014 10:16pm

At least make them put some effort in if they're nicking them. Glue them to your bike

dashcamdanny wrote: »

If only there was a way to stop people nicking them as soon as you leave the bike for a few mins.

mrcheez · 03-09-2014 10:57am

Roland Hissing Banking wrote: »

At least make them put some effort in if they're nicking them. Glue them to your bike

Strategically placed needles is another gem... but if they're going to go to that much effort to remove a light they'll probably just try to take the bike instead.

Alternatively don't ever park your bike outside. This rule has served me well. 10 years and no bike stolen yet *knocks on desk*

SteM · 03-09-2014 11:01am

MugMugs wrote: »

Take them with you. it's a fairly effortless harnessing system

Exactly, they're small, light and attach easily. I wouldn't leave mine on the bike ever.

horseireland · 03-09-2014 3:46pm

Got a pair in Tralee today 30euro bargain thanks, loads left.....

Johnny_Fontane · 03-09-2014 5:03pm

has anyone been into the store in coolock to see if there are any?

whowantstwoknow · 03-09-2014 5:21pm

Couldnt find any in their Naas branch either...

W.

terencemc · 03-09-2014 9:02pm

did anyone check carrickmines today...might go tomorrow

cruhoortwunk · 03-09-2014 9:41pm

Would the rubber mounting part degrade a lot if you were taking them on and off each day I wonder?

christeb · 04-09-2014 7:58am

Thanks OP! Picked up a pair in Coolock last night. They're very impressive. There was one pair left as of 6pm last night. They're €15 marked down from €42.99 to the right of the counter.

ChickenBalls · 04-09-2014 12:15pm

terencemc wrote: »

did anyone check carrickmines today...might go tomorrow

All out there checked two days ago - unless they restocked since

muggles · 04-09-2014 2:23pm

They're in stock in Halfords Limerick if any use to anyone!

68 lost souls · 04-09-2014 6:54pm

Was in drogheda today. They had never heard of them. Hopefully airside will have some at the weekend.

ROVER · 04-09-2014 8:17pm

ChickenBalls wrote: »

All out there checked two days ago - unless they restocked since

Picked up front and back lights this evening in Carrickmines. Listed at €42 each on shelf. Red sticker on box stated recommended recharge date June 2014. So got them for €15 each. About four of each left.

cabo · 05-09-2014 5:30pm

Picked up a set in airside today.. About 4 sets left, listed at €42 but scanning at €15 each.

Zorba · 06-09-2014 1:26am

68 lost souls wrote: »

Was in drogheda today. They had never heard of them. Hopefully airside will have some at the weekend.

That really just sums up the general bike knowledge of the staff in Halfords in Drogheda.

clevtrev · 06-09-2014 1:43pm

are the ones in Halfords any better than those on amazon at a similar price

front for £10 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009CFV85U/ref=s9_simh_gw_p200_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=05XZBY8745QCXXKEVPGZ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=455344027&pf_rd_i=468294

back for £15
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Knog-Blinder-Rear-LED-Light/dp/B00GFQUF0I/ref=pd_sim_sg_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1JG7TJ6RRGJ6ZAGYN7XJ

Kurtosis · 06-09-2014 4:05pm

No these are lights with 4 LEDs, seem to be going for about £25 on
amazon.

They seem to have restocked them in Tallaght, however they were scanning through the till at full price (42.99).

Rotunda Shill · 06-09-2014 11:24pm

How long do the batteries last in these things?

Cycle lights knog blinder

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