{"product_id":"the-rear-guard-brake-sensing-bike-light","title":"The Rear Guard | Smart Brake-Sensing Bicycle Tail Light","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost cycling lights are switches with a battery. They turn on, they turn off, and they do exactly what you tell them, which is the problem. A driver closing at sixty kilometres an hour is not reading your intentions, they are reading your movement, and a static red light gives them nothing to read. This one watches for the deceleration and brightens on its own, so the light says what the bike is doing rather than what the rider remembered to press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor logic is the point of the product. Brake sensing detects the deceleration signature of a slowing bike and fires a brighter output for a short burst, then returns to the running pattern. That burst is the same instinct a car's third brake light serves: it converts an ambiguous shape into an unambiguous event. Four lighting modes cover the rest, from a steady low output for dusk riding to a flash pattern for daylight, adjustable through two to four brightness steps depending on the mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardware is deliberately unremarkable, which is what you want on a seatpost. An ABS and polycarbonate body at about twenty-two grams, IPX6 sealing against road spray and rain, and a 3.7 volt 260 mAh polymer cell giving seven to sixteen hours depending on mode. Operating range is minus ten to plus sixty degrees celsius, which covers a winter commute and a summer trunk alike. Mounting is on the seatpost, and the whole unit is small enough that it does not need to be removed to avoid attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warranty is stated at 365 days, and that is worth noting because rear lights fail at the seal, not at the electronics. IPX6 means jets of water from any angle, which is more than most commutes produce, but it is not submersion. Charging with a wet port is the way these units die, and it is a rider behaviour rather than a manufacturing defect. Dry the port, then charge, and the light will outlast the bike it was bought for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeing seen is passive. Being understood is a signal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:28px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you are actually buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e✦ \u003c\/strong\u003eAutomatic brake sensing that brightens the output when the bike decelerates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e✦ \u003c\/strong\u003eFour lighting modes with two to four brightness steps for dusk, daylight and rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e✦ \u003c\/strong\u003eIPX6 sealing against road spray, rain and jets of water from any angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e✦ \u003c\/strong\u003eSeven to sixteen hours of run time from a 3.7 V 260 mAh polymer cell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e✦ \u003c\/strong\u003eTwenty-two gram ABS and polycarbonate body on a seatpost mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e✦ \u003c\/strong\u003eRated from minus ten to plus sixty degrees celsius, with a 365 day warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e ROCKBROS Q2S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bicycle rear tail light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 to 300 lumens, mode dependent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7 V, 260 mAh polymer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRun time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 16 hours, mode dependent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharging:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB, sealed port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IPX6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody material:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS and polycarbonate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 22 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seatpost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 lighting modes, 2 to 4 brightness steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e -10 to 60 C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 365 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it belongs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt goes on a commuter first, because that is where brake sensing earns its keep: traffic that closes behind you at junctions, and a light that speaks up when you slow without warning. It goes on a road bike second, for group rides where a rider behind needs to read your deceleration before they see your hand. It goes on a cargo or e-bike third, where the extra mass makes stopping distances longer and the brake signal more valuable. It is not a replacement for a front light, and it is not bright enough to be the only light on an unlit road at night. It is the light that tells the traffic behind you what is about to happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions buyers actually ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does brake sensing work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eAn accelerometer detects the deceleration signature of a slowing bike and triggers a brighter output for a short burst before returning to the running pattern. It does not require any wiring to the brakes and works on any bike it is mounted to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How long does the battery actually last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eSeven to sixteen hours depending on mode and brightness. The brake burst shortens that slightly in stop-start traffic, since those bursts draw more current than a steady output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive rain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eIPX6 covers rain, road spray and jets of water from any angle. It is not designed for submersion. The usual failure is charging with a wet port, so dry the port before plugging in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it bright enough for daylight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eThe flash modes are visible in daylight and that is their purpose. The 100 to 300 lumen range is a rear light rather than a road-illuminating front light, so pair it with a front light for unlit roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it fit any seatpost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eIt mounts to a seatpost and the bracket covers standard diameters. Aero seatposts on some time trial bikes are the exception, where a rubber shim or an alternative mount is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I know the charge state?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eThe unit indicates power state through its light behaviour. 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