Smart Superflash 317R
BikeRadar verdict
"Gobs of light so you'll be seen by drivers as well as annoying anyone riding behind you"
If you have a wheel sucker in your riding group, the type who never takes a turn at the front, always sitting at the back keeping a nice light spin going, then fit one of these.
A 0.5 watt main LED and two more traditional LEDs light up like a bulb in a microwave; nobody will want to ride behind you for fear of staining their eyes red! In our test it was a fraction under the claimed 60 hours of run time in flashing mode.
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User Reviews
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0.3
User review of Smart Superflash 317R
very visible, great battery life but waterproofing could be a little better
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0.3
User review of Smart Superflash 317R
Brilliant light! I haven't had any problems with water to be honest. Can be found for less than a tenner in most online shops too :)
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0.3
User review of Smart Superflash 317R
Superb light very pleased with it.
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0.3
User review of Smart Superflash 317R
So good i have just bought another one can be seen for miles no problems with water ingress the flashing mode is awesome can't recommend it highly enough
rammie
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0.3
User review of Smart Superflash 317R
Excellent for daytime use too!
The Sheffield Police use these on their mountain bikes
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0.3
User review of Smart Superflash 317R
Very bright, good solid fittings, easy operation, batteries included, bought at one of those one day cycle promotions for £9.99 - bargain.
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0.3
User review of Smart Superflash 317R
Just bought another one of these lights for my "wet weather bike," it looks the same, but the flashing mode is now just a simple on off flash rather than an alternate pulse between the large and two Small LEDs.
Also on continuous mode, all three LEDs stay on rather than just the top one.
The packaging now says "UK compliant" can't find the packing from the old one, but may be they've changed the design to make it UK legal? Still an excellent light, but I think the flashing mode on the original was more noticeable
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0.3
User review of Smart Superflash 317R
Just bought this light from ebay for £10 including postage. bargain.
this light is awesome.....blindingly bright. good side visibility as well.
going for a spin tonight to try it out.......
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User review of Smart Superflash 317R
Ultra bright, super cheap (wiggle next day £10). I cable tied one of these to the back of my commuting helmet (Bell Triton). I look like a Christmas tree, but can be seen for a hell of distance. Put a strip of good quality red gaffer tape around the body to stop water ingress. This cheap fix works well, even in a heavy downpour.
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0.3
User review of Smart Superflash 317R
This rear light is DA bomb when it comes to being seen at night, the only thing better now is the "Red Eye" add-on unit for the Exposure Diablo I recently acquired. But sadly that one doesnt flash even when the Diablo is flashing. Truely, this red light is disturbing to rearward riders...hehheh. I hate riding behind any of my pals when they have theirs on. Sealing issues though, I have to be careful not to let the bike lean over onto anything and have the light take the load, the red lens will pop off, and I dont mean dropping it against a post, but even just a weighty lean. Great light though for the bucks. We call 'em "Big Bombs" or "Boom-boom Flash".
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User review of Smart Superflash 317R
Got two of these, super bright.
No problems with water in the old one but this years with the rubber button underneath plays up when it's wet.
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0.3
User review of Smart Superflash 317R
Can't go wrong for the price and the light output, but i commute a fair way in all weathers so tend to test things to the full and found with lots of rain all the Smart rear lights i've had get water issues that mess up the electronics - the other week it kept turning itself off. But if you stick them on a radiator with the back off they do return to normal. Just need to make sure you run with a couple of lights and mount them away from wheel spray.
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Specification
- Name:
- Superflash 317R
- Built by:
- Smart
- Price:
- n/a
- Description:
- New eyecatching technology maximises your visibility to other road users. Super Flash is created by combining 1/5 Watt Nichia LED and two extemely powerful LED's The combined pulse is called SUPERFLASH!!! Up to a mile visibility! Soft touch power switch access flashing or steady mode. Very economical to use with up to 190 hours burn depending on mode. Ultra compact vertical design water resistant case. Includes bike mounts and clip mount for multiple mounting options. These are the bightest Rear LED lights that we have tested
- Manufacturer's Description:
- Smart SUPERFLASH 1/2 Watt Red LED rear.
- No Of Batteries Required:
- 2
- Battery Life:
- 60 Hours
- Type of Battery Required:
- AAA Alkaline
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