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Bontrager Ion Pro RT / Flare RT

Super easy to assemble and included charging cables.

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Try it out for a 65 km outing, starting with full light, then strobe, as everything is done automatically when linked to my Garmin.

I bought the set as a Black Friday deal, the lighting set makes a very good impression, you are well seen but above all you can also see yourself very well on dark forest and meadow routes, even very far ahead. However, the push-on brackets could be better, whether they pass a long-term test remains to be seen.

The lights worked fine for 3 years, I was happy with them. Then while out on a ride at night I wanted to change the front lights mode and happened to double tap the power button while the light was on, same action usually used to turn it on, and it completely stopped working, just dead. It would not turn on again leaving me me in the dark without a front light. The Ion Pro RT is seemingly fully bricked, won't turn on or charge. I tried resetting it in various ways, holding the power button, nothing. I don't think I'll trust Bontrager lights again after this experience.

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The lighting is of good and sturdy quality. You are highly visible to other road users, and the front light gives you excellent visibility on unlit roads and paths. Unfortunately, there is only one charging cable with the set and it is very short in length, also the lamps are not charged via USB-C, so a charging cable from a modern phone cannot be used with these lamps. I find the battery life of the front light underwhelming, does not last long even on lower settings. Unfortunately due to the battery life of the front light 4 stars instead of 5.

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Top product. I commute safely to work on an unlit cycle highway

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Purchased for evening training using Mantel's selection programme. Illuminates dark paths idd very well. Easy to mount. Set benefits front and rear light. Nice and solid product

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A great buy, the only downside is the micro usb connector.

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The package arrived in perfect condition. The best set of lights that one can acquire at a modestly affordable price, taking into account its characteristics. They guarantee you visibility, and also in case of the front one, see and be seen. Super happy with the purchase. Good value for money.

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Really powerful light with good autonomy, especially given the small size of this lamp. Metal lamp. Another big plus is that it's compatible with Bontrager Blendr mounts, which makes assembly really aesthetic. As for delivery, it's quick and careful, and I haven't found it cheaper anywhere else.

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Aside from the attractive design, the lighting is highly effective even at night, and there are numerous modes (5 from memory). Mounting is easy, whatever the size of the support (handlebars, frame...). Used on a road bike, effective at any speed, even over 60km/h, very satisfactory visibility. Long battery charging time, but easy to anticipate. Be careful not to dazzle oncoming traffic with the most intensive lighting mode. Battery life to be checked over the long term.

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Bought specifically because you can mount this nicely on a Trek Madone with Blendr. Battery lasts a long time and the light is bright enough to ride at night, and during the day you are well seen with the pulsating flashes of light. Cool that you can control it with your Garmin bike GPS, but too bad it loses connection with it so often. All this comes with a hefty price tag for a light, but I think it's worth it....

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Gives a lot of light. Needed that here in the outlying area.

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It does what it promises and is convenient to use .

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Perfect lamps for road bike, a must for every cyclist who values safety. With the outstanding battery life and the different light levels you are well seen and see yourself everything. What more could you want?

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The Flare RT is an ingeniously compact rear light that also increases safety during the day. The Ion Pro RT is a really strong front light for the night - but is a bit bigger and heavier.

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Professional set. Gives a lot of light. Various brightness adjustment options. Mounting on aero handlebars and aero seatpost with other adapters.

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All correct, packaging intact and product in perfect condition.

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Couldn't live without it

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I've been using these lights for my Marlin 7 for 2 weeks now. Works with TREK's specific stem attachments (you need to buy the bases and sockets separately). Also contains standard attachments for all brands. Takes a while to recharge but if you don't use them at full power they last me 1 week without any problem. (See photo) has a daytime flash mode (lights off and strong light) and a night-time flash mode where the lights remain constantly on but with a flash with a variation in brightness (normal light then strong light) which allows you to see the night ahead in town while indicating your presence with a single flash. The front lamp is quite heavy (for a lamp) but given its power that seems normal to me. The system on the front lamp for being seen from the side is interesting in principle, but in practice I find it too weak to be really visible. Too bad An indicator light (green - red) lets you know the state of the battery; once in energy-saving mode (red light), there are 30 minutes of use left. I'm really pleased with it! It's a shame there's only one charging cable.

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the front light is excellent. Battery is heavy enough and operation with the gps is smooth. All in all, installation via garmin went rather smoothly. Have been using the light intensively for months now and notice that the battery of the rear light runs out FAST and is difficult to charge, regardless of the cable I use

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Very satisfied with my order! Package in perfect condition! I recommend+++.

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If you still want to be able to cycle fast in the earth dark, this is a very pleasant set, on the strongest setting perhaps a little too strong for good looks, but very illuminating on the middle one. The beam is slightly more focused, giving you less perriferal illumination and just a bit further forward, ideal on a race bike. Unfortunately quite bright for oncoming traffic, even on the weakest (non-flashing) setting.

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Especially the rear light is impressively strong for a small size! Top

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I have had the Ion Pro RT / Flare RT for over a month now and use the set almost daily. The quality is very good. Both the materials used, the visibility is incredible even during the day. I turn on the flashing function during the day and when it's dark (every morning now) the second most powerful setting (both front and rear). And even then it's a mega splash of light. Don't need to charge often with micro USB. (Charger is not included, one cable is). When motorists look in my direction they are guaranteed to see me! Cars sometimes stop at 75m to wait for me to pass. Super happy! Only if you have very thin handlebars do you need some extra padding (even though there are fitting pieces for different handlebar locks included). Highly recommended!

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Lights are indispensable accessories on a bike. This set from Bontrager is really top notch. The front light is very effective, it provides bright light in tunnels and the flashing function makes the cyclist clearly visible on the road. The rear light is small and light but very bright and visible even from a distance. The battery life is good, tested during a five-hour ride without any problems. Thanks to the ANT connectivity they can be connected to the cyclocomputer. The light set has a high price but the quality is high, the lights save lives, money well spent.

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I use these lights mainly to be seen properly. In doing so, I have to angle the front light downwards to avoid totally blinding oncoming traffic. Even at 800 lumens. At first, I got angry reactions from cyclists and motorists. In the highest setting a sea of light and 3 hours is also correct. The rear light is also extremely bright in the highest setting. You will definitely be seen!

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Great lights, the mounting bracket for the seat post is underwhelming though with the flexible rubber band... time will tell how it lasts. Would prefer a more secure fixture.

Very satisfied with the product and delivery. After a week's use I'm still amazed at the power of the front light at full output. The cars now move out of the way a lot more, and I don't regret having paid the price.

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Set was initially out of stock, signed up for the mail so I immediately received an alert from Mantel when the new delivery arrived. Upon arrival of "In stock" mail immediately ordered and received immediately. First installed the Bontrager Ion Pro RT / Flare RT on my Garmin Edge 1030 PLUS and then mounted as instructed. In practice, this set really works perfectly, at the start of the ride the lights go on automatically in the right position. Normally I ride with day/night lighting (e.g. in a tunnel the lighting automatically switches from day to night flashing mode, WELL-DIG! In principle, the 400 Lumen setting is already more than enough at night, so for more visibility, there is more than enough light available! All in all, highly recommended!

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The lamp you need if you do a lot of commuting and are cycling in the dark. I often pick up a section of forest on the way back (MTB) and then I can see everything perfectly in the forest. Even an evening ride on the road bike is very doable with these lights. During the day, turn on the daytime lights, blink nicely! They are guaranteed to see you.

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This light is the best there is, it is very small in design whether front or rear and the luminosity is indescribable from these small lights that everyone can see even from a great distance. I can only recommend Bontrager Ion Pro RT / Flare RT for everyone, the great thing is that it can also be used very well on road bikes because the lighting is very small. The service from Mantel.com was great it arrived very quickly and was well packaged. Many thanks to the team at Mantel.com, I really enjoy shopping with you.

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I have brought a few bike lights in the pass (cheap ones from Amazon) and they just don’t get the job done they says they’re way to high lumens for what they actually are and only have one bright patch which isn’t great but these bontrager ones do a much better job all around

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Bought them to be visible in Stockholm traffic and to see when I'm cycling and it's dark. Works great for this!

Very good lighting, lamp lasts long enough for a mtb ride. Is connected to my Garmin and regulates the light intensity itself as it gets dark. Gives enough light for a front light on the handlebars.

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Super product very bright light I would always buy again Top