To go with my new Brompton Electric I decided to get a set of the Brompton ‘Be Seen’ lights. These are a small and compact set of light, front and rear, specifically designed for the Brompton.
The lights come in the buff packaging that most Brompton bits seem to come in now and have all the part and bits needed to fit them.
The rear light has a bracket that fits perfectly into any Brompton saddle. On my Superlight saddle this is seamless and works really well.
Both lights do a very good job of doing exactly what they are meant to do. They can be seen from quite a distance and all the modes work well. There are four modes. High (lasting 2 hours). Low (lasting 5 hours). Flash (lasting 25 hours). Pulse (lasting 10 hours). I tend to leave them both on flash mode and they are good for both day and nocturnal cycling.
Naturally, I do beef these lights up a great deal when cycling at night with other much more powerful lights – front lights that illuminate the way ahead. I do like these lights and both almost disappear on the Brompton, becoming part of it. Definitely worth a look but of course if you have anything other than a Brompton saddle the rear light cannot be used.
Until next time, stay safe out there people!