I was thinking of getting a full Nova kit until I saw your video. If I'm to carry primary "be seen" lights on top of the Nova, as you suggest, I'll still have to take off lights from my bike when I park it, which is the reason I wanted a non-removable light in the first place. Why spend 70€ for a backup that seems quite easy to steal? I might as well carry a cheaper red/white (Decathlon's) USB hybrid light on my helmet in case of emergency...
@TheSweetCyclists
Жыл бұрын
For dark trails or roads, you'll definitely want some bright lights as the rim dynamo simply can't produce 500+ lumens you'd want for a headlight. As far as easy-to-steal - someone could remove the NOVA lights with an allen key but the rim dynamos attach in an obscure way so I don't think any street thief would understand how it works. The front and rear lenses look like simple reflectors, so I also doubt someone would take the time to steal it.
@actionc8453
Жыл бұрын
I'am very interested in buying a Reelight NOVA but it is difficult to get a decent test of it in dark conditions, you also show it during day, but the main use is during dark evenings and so on, could you make a supplementary test in a video showing its efficency in darknes? How much light does it give? How much of the road does it light up?
@TheSweetCyclists
Жыл бұрын
The main reason I didn't show riding footage and other don't either is that these lights are not that bright (GoPro wouldn't pick up the beam very well in low-light conditions). Unless you're riding around a bright city you will need a brighter battery power lights. The Reelight magnetic lights are better as secondary lights to ensure you always have some light on the bike.
@actionc8453
Жыл бұрын
@@TheSweetCyclists Thanks for clarification.
@mickfrench1673
Жыл бұрын
that looks bloody awful ! sorry not for me ,good review as always though
@TheSweetCyclists
Жыл бұрын
It's definitely a retro style look. It wouldn't look good on a sleek road bike, but the big reflectors are great for urban bike or commuting.
@michaeljameslawrence2965
Жыл бұрын
Good idea but to nickable. The security device it not great. It would have been nice to see a security bolt using a hexlox plug or something
@freeforester1717
20 күн бұрын
Feel sorry for you trapped in a culture of thievery, eventually you will own nothing and be unhappy, more unhappy than now.
@SolarizeYourLife
Жыл бұрын
I say try using two lights but installing them pointing to the sides... Cars have side lights so should bikes!!!
@ilovephotography1254
Жыл бұрын
Nova in Spanish translates to not going. For me this NOVA product is a no go... ...Lack of power and I suspect it to be too easy for the magnet connection to fail.
@TheSweetCyclists
Жыл бұрын
There has been a popular myth about the Chevy Nova car doing poorly in Spanish speaking countries as well due to the translation confusion (www.motorbiscuit.com/fact-myth-chevy-nova-no-go-spanish-name-killed-sales-latin-america/). As far as the Reelight NOVA, we've ridden with the Reelight CIO for about two years with a similar rim dynamo - the only dangerous part is ensuring the magnet is securely attached to the bike .
@ilovephotography1254
Жыл бұрын
@@TheSweetCyclists I ride a 28mph Class 3 urban e-bike. My frame is rigid and the streets are full of potholes. I need equipment that is bulletproof. I don't feel that the NOVA could stand up to a single day of being on my bike without issues.
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