The revolutionary magnetic technology of the RL700 make me visible when riding at night, and is also bright enough to allow me to see the road ahead and avoid pot holes and speed bumps.
Unlike my former Dynamo hubs and friction based lighting systems (that make direct contact with the rubber of wheel, increase drag, eventually damage the tire's rubber where it makes contact with the wheel, and lights turning off when pedalling slows down or stops), the RL700 is contact free, does not produce drag nor increase pedalling difficulty, and does not cause damage to tires. And best of all, the lights continue to stay on up to 2 minutes after the bike comes to a complete stop at a stop-light or a stop-sign. This occur via a battery-free generator with magnetic technology, eliminating the need to buy or endlessly recharge batteries, or having to replace tire hubs or rubber of wheels. Can't beat that!
And yes, you have read correctly! A bike light that continue to stay on even after coming to a complete stop, without the use of batteries. Reelight name this exceptional technology "ReePower", which comes in the optional choice of flashing or constant. I opted for constant instead of flashing lights. When it comes to visibility at intersecctions or night riding safety in general, this feature alone makes Reelight far superior to ANY other brand or technology currently out on the market. Truely a life saver!
Installation does require time, patience, strict adherence to installation guide, and further readjustments in placement until optimum lighting is achieved. I highly recommend a visit to a local bike shop for professional installation instead of a risky at home diy install if you lack the confidence, time, patience, or willingness to tinker with and minutely adjust placement to your bike's specific frame/wheel size. Proceeding without such virtues and failure to closely follow installation instructions may result in issues such as low lights, rear light being brighter than front light, or lights not turning on at all. Also, applying too much force or overtightening may cause damage, as the product consists of plastic parts, small screws, and thin wires. Be advised!
So far, I'm very pleased with the performance of the RL700. International shipping to the east coast of the US was very fast. I received the package a week from the date of purchase, and the box was professionally packaged.
In a world that is increasingly forcing us to charge, charge, and recharge every aspect of our life, it's refreshing to find a meaningful safety product that gives me one less thing to have to charge or constantly worry about having enough power in order to use. I now bike with more confidence and peace of mind, day or night. The RL700 is truely a game changer, thank you Reelight!