KNOG Big Cobber Rear Light Review: In-Depth Video & Day/Night Light Mode Test
My brand-new, shiny rear light! A full review will follow after I’ve used it for a month. My decision to buy the Knog Big Cobber Rear Light was heavily influenced by the informative video above. After hours of searching for a video that demonstrated all the light modes in both day and night conditions, I finally found this gem. Rather than recreate the wheel, I’ve embedded this excellent video here. I’ll share my full thoughts once I’ve tested the light while cycling through Tokyo city at night.
- Video Title (JP): このテールライトがスゴイ！自転車の安全を高めよう！
- Video Title: This tail light is amazing! Let's improve bicycle safety!
- Channel (JP): マルチ・ポテンシャライト.
- Channel: Multi Potentialite
- KNOG Big Cobber - Rear (Amazon)
- KNOG Big Cobber - Front (Amazon)
Modes Reviewed in the Video. At day, night, close up, and at distance.
- Max 160LM 2.0hr
- Mid 60LM 3.5hr
- Steady Pulse 270LM 2.5hr
- Flash 270LM 6.5hr
- Rolling Flash 110LM 5.5hr <<< This mode is why I purchased this light.
- Side Flash 170LM 2.0hr
- Disco Flash 140LM 5.0hr
- Eco Flash 15LM 100.0hr
Pros: Features included that prompted my purchase
- 330º of light
- Really awesome looking Rolling Flash Mode
- 110LM of rolling flash mode
Cons:
- The usb mount. Why do that... I'm worried it will corrode. All my other devices have a usb in behind a rubber seal.
Review Soon: October/November 2024
On the road
- I've ridden from Machida to Ginza at 5am, and Ginza to Machida leaving at 5pm. Very, very impressed so far. It's very reassuring to have at a T-Junction while you wait for the lights to turn with its excellent rear and side view lighting. That ride was 2.25 hours and no noticeable dimming of the, as should have been the case as it is listed as lasting 5.5 Hrs in that mode.
- Come back soon :-)
Mr. Tim
