tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post4440978307864197120..comments2024-02-27T01:52:06.519-08:00Comments on Kent's Bike Blog: Portland Design Works Fenderbot: A ReviewKent Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12906603746565831689noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-14947091885099779512012-04-10T02:34:53.301-07:002012-04-10T02:34:53.301-07:00Based on your review I've just bought one on e...Based on your review I've just bought one on ebay. I usually like to mount a couple of different red tail lights just to be 100% sure that I have something shining out back, but since I stopped leaving my saddlebag on my bike I've not had a second red light. I plan to install this one and then have a removable tail-light on the rear rack. hopefully this will mean one less thing to take off the bicycle when I park it!Martin Hartleyhttp://raleightwenty.webs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-71277006656927351122011-09-06T17:17:29.200-07:002011-09-06T17:17:29.200-07:00I just picked up a custom steel bike with this mou...I just picked up a custom steel bike with this mounted on the fender. The light output is so feeble that is it useless. The reflector is nice, required in some states, but it does lack the "DOT" approval, if that is important. I regret specifying this. Even with new Lithium cells, the single LED is just far too weak.jhthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13921859664605137691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-63236870815357434222010-09-04T01:08:55.970-07:002010-09-04T01:08:55.970-07:00Nice post, great pic, thanksNice post, great pic, thankshs3mibhttp://helmets-jackets.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-33288773473433078302010-08-29T14:37:05.225-07:002010-08-29T14:37:05.225-07:00Kent,
Great story. I actually live in Portland, b...Kent,<br /><br />Great story. I actually live in Portland, but had not heard of either of these fender lights. I'll have to check them out.<br /><br />I also wanted to share this story about biking in Portland that I found on another blog:<br /><br />http://adventurelume.com/2010/08/grab-your-sister-and-ride/<br /><br />It's a pretty cool local Portland blog.<br /><br />Thanks for the great posts.Williamhttp://william@yourlume.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-91333321412686766282010-08-26T20:04:49.594-07:002010-08-26T20:04:49.594-07:00Yes. looks an AWFUL LOT like a Spanninga SPXb--one...Yes. looks an AWFUL LOT like a Spanninga SPXb--one of which I use on my bike. The Spanninga quite wisely has no blink mode--steady lights locate you better--but is otherwise almost identical in conformation, with the button slightly different.<br /><br />Mine has served me very well; it's bright, light, and easy to see even on dark rainy nights, and has been rock-solid reliable--though sometimes a really deep sharp pothole will knock a battery loose (has happened twice in four years). Around 20,000 miles since I put it on.<br /><br />If the Fenderbot is as good it will be an excellent taillight.Rick @ Bicycle Fixationhttp://www.bicyclefixation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-63238412394408388392010-08-25T18:26:31.119-07:002010-08-25T18:26:31.119-07:00Jason,
The Fenderbot isn't as bright as the P...Jason,<br /><br />The Fenderbot isn't as bright as the PB Superflash. Maybe 1/2 as bright as that? Still plenty bright.<br /><br />As for the batteries, my fumble fingers missed an A. I've corrected the review to now correctly state that the Fenderbot, like the RADBOT uses two AAA batteries. While AAs would be nice from a "one battery type to rule them all sense", I think most tail light makers go with AAA cells since tail lights don't draw much power and AAA cells make for a lighter light.Kent Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01607372827627527450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-608222657903892682010-08-25T14:33:07.852-07:002010-08-25T14:33:07.852-07:00Kent -- you say the Fenderbot isn't as bright ...Kent -- you say the Fenderbot isn't as bright as the Radbot, which you described as brighter than a Planet Bike Superflash. Can you comment on the relative brightness of the Fenderbot vs. the Superflash?<br /><br />Props to PDW for using AA batteries, though... paired with a Planet Bike Blaze up front, this could make a very effective set that runs on just four AAs... common size for rechargeables and a common multiple for chargers. Nice!Jason T. Nunemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14140597732588714945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-22877596358167890502010-08-25T12:30:59.412-07:002010-08-25T12:30:59.412-07:00Looks like a Spanninga SPXb...Looks like a Spanninga SPXb...bmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14690285578204158345noreply@blogger.com