Knog is an Australian bicycle accessories brand, specializing in Lights and Bells. These lights come in different lumens for both the front and rear with various modes and easy re-chargeable features. We got the opportunity to test out the Knog Blinder Mini Chippy Front Light and here is what we thought.
The Knog Blinder Mini Chippy Front Light comes with a chips on board technology which uses a full panel of light. The 20 lumens was really bright and with a 800 metre visibility, this light was useful on even the darkest of roads. There are 4 modes of lighting in this Blinder Mini, steady high, steady low, fancy flash and eco flash. All these patterns can be changed by pressing the button at the bottom. To switch on the light, it’s a 5 second hold of the switch and the same to switch off the light. To make sure the light is switched off properly, one can see a dim red light after switching off which fades away. This product also comes with a 2 year manufacturer’s warranty which shows how much faith the brand has in its product.
This front LED light has a simple yet elegant design. Knog’s are known for their quirky packaging and the same was followed for this light as well. The light was covered by a thick silicon material which the brand claims to be 100% waterproof, which makes it very useful for long distance rides in the rain. The tool-less fitting of the light is convenient with 2 rubber straps of different lengths. From chunky MTB’s handlebars to aero posts, this light can fit in all of them.
The rechargeable battery lasts for close to 2 hours on steady high mode and almost 10 hours on eco flash. This gives the rider control over the light’s battery life on longer rides. The light comes with an inbuilt USB which can directly be plugged into the USB port in desktops and laptops.
Overall Rating
The front LED light has a bright LED panel with 4 easy to change modes. The tool-less strap method to mount the light makes it compatible to chunky and aero handlebars. With fancy packaging and an easy to charge built-in USB. This light is not just useful but also adds to the style quotient of your bicycle. Even though the price is slightly on the higher side, the Knog Blinder Mini Chippy Front Light does deliver when it comes to giving the rider maximum visibility on even the darkest of roads.
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