![]() ![]() However, the fact that the Dayblazer 65 has only three lighting modes (two flash, one solid) bumped it to runner-up status. Its multi-part mount can be confusing, since you have to keep track of a few separate rubber bits, but this design offers unparalleled flexibility: It’s the only light we tested that has a clip for attaching to clothes and bags yet can also mount to any part of a bike (including oddly shaped aero seatposts) without tools. We also like that this model is fully waterproof (IP67) as opposed to merely water resistant (IP64). In our tests, this design was actually more noticeable at night than the Hotrod 50’s solid strip array, but it made the Dayblazer 65 less visible from off-angles during daylight hours. But instead of a solid strip of LEDs, it has two LEDs-one at each end-amplified by conical reflectors. Like the Cygolite Hotrod 50, the Dayblazer 65 features a clear, domed enclosure that’s visible from almost any angle. The Blackburn Dayblazer 65 Rear Light is our runner-up pick for taillights its integrated metal clip makes it a great option if you prefer to mount lights on your bag or body. But the Dayblazer 800’s sleek all-metal exterior and IP67 waterproofing, combined with Blackburn’s stellar reputation for reliability (backed by a limited lifetime warranty that includes two years of coverage on electronic components gives us confidence that this light will perform for years to come. Furthermore, this Blackburn model lacks a lockout mode for the power button and hasn’t been as thoroughly vetted by other independent reviewers as the Cygolite. The Dayblazer 800’s beam is wider than that of most lights but isn’t quite as wide as the Metro Plus 800’s, making for a brighter center but less overall visibility. ![]() It mounts easily to handlebars of any width (including wing-shaped aerobars) and even comes with a helmet mount in the box-an accessory that’s sold separately for most bike lights, including the Cygolite Metro Plus 800. If the 800 is unavailable, or the pricing at your time of purchase favors another of these models, go with whichever one looks best at the time.)įor cyclists who prefer a rubber-strap attachment to a quick-release plastic mount, the Blackburn Dayblazer 800 Front Light is a close runner-up that offers a comparable amount of brightness and flashing modes for only a bit more cash on most days. (Brightness levels aside, everything we like about the Metro Plus 800 applies equally to the Metro Plus 650, Metro Pro 950, and 1100. Although Cygolite’s one-year warranty isn’t as long as many other manufacturers’ offerings, repairs are easy and affordable thanks to the company’s California-based factory. ![]() The Metro Plus 800 also gets the little things right, including the ability to remember its last-used setting and a lockout mode for the power button. Rural commuters will appreciate that its 800-lumen “boost” setting is enough to light up unlit roads like a car’s headlights for up to one and a half hours, while urban cyclists will appreciate that even its lowest setting is more than bright enough to cut through light pollution for up to six and a half hours. The Metro Plus 800 USB retains this winning formula and adds full waterproofing (IP67), a redesigned mount that’s easier to install and remove, and a Micro-USB charging port in the place of the older Mini-USB. You can then sit back and enjoy the 170 miles (274 km) trip from Reading to Blackburn with ease and comfort on a train with CrossCountry.Headlights in the Cygolite Metro series have been picks since 2013 because they offer more brightness, more flashing modes, a wide beam-visible from many angles-and solid reliability at a consistently lower price than other comparable headlights. Once you find your ideal route, book your one-way train to Blackburn from Reading on Omio or in the Omio app in just a few simple steps. If you search for CrossCountry tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless rather than needing to wait in a queue at the train station in person to purchase tickets. CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between Reading and Blackburn you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.Įnjoy a smooth and easy route to Blackburn from Reading with CrossCountry! As an official travel partner of CrossCountry, Omio can help you search current train timetables from CrossCountry, compare the best routes between Reading and Blackburn as well as the class fares available for this route (including information on luggage policy and amenities provided onboard), and buy the most affordable CrossCountry Reading to Blackburn train ticket available today.
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