Cateye Sync Core Front and Kinetic Rear Light Set

Description

If you are after a light set that will keep you safe on your commute to the trails, and you also like playing with funky apps, then the Cateye Sync Core Front and Kinetic Rear light set is perfect for you. With a front light that produces up to 500 lumens and a rear light producing up to 50 lumens, you will be seen from any angle on your way to the trail head. The lights can be connected to Cateye's CatEyeSYNC app to give you real time battery life and the ability to customise the modes of your lights to your liking. Don't need half of the modes? Turn them off. Want to control all your lights with one button? Sync them up! 

Who's this item for: Any riders after a light set that will make sure they are seen on those often treacherous commutes.

LED Type:  The Sync Core front features a single, high intensity LED. The Sync Kinetic rear features 5 red LED's.

Battery Type: The front is powered by an internal Li-ion rechargeable battery (3.6V - 2200mAh). The rear is powered by an internal Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery.

Modes, Output and Runtime: The Sync Core has 5 different modes, although these are able to be turned on or off via the app:

• High: 500 lumens - 2 hours runtime. 
• Middle: 150 lumens - 9 hours runtime.
• Low: 100 lumens - 15 hours runtime.
• Daytime HyperConstant: 500/100 lumens - 18 hours runtime.
• Flashing: 100 lumens: 130 hours runtime.

The Sync Kinetic has 6 modes and an additional over all mode "Kinetic". If this mode is activated, when the light notices you are decelerating it will automatically switch to High mode to warn people behind you.

• High: 40 lumens - 1.5 hours runtime. 
• Low: 5 lumens - 15 hours runtime.
• Flashing: 30 lumens - 50 hours runtime.
• Rapid:  50 lumens - 20 hours runtime. 
• Group Ride:  40 lumens - 15 hours runtime. 
• Daytime HyperFlash: 50 lumens - 30 hours runtime. 

With Kinetic mode is activated at least 60 times in an hour:

• High: 40 lumens - 1.4 hours runtime. 
• Low: 5 lumens - 6 hours runtime.
• Flashing: 30 lumens - 7 hours runtime.
• Rapid:  50 lumens - 6 hours runtime. 
• Group Ride:  40 lumens - 6 hours runtime. 
• Daytime HyperFlash: 50 lumens - 7 hours runtime. 

Charging Method and Time: They are both USB rechargeable. The Core is rechargeable in 3-6 hours depending if a 1A or higher charging adaptor, or USB 3.0 is used. The Kinetic is rechargeable in 2.5hours.

Mount Type: The Core comes with a FlexTight mount, but a helmet mount, center fork bracket, and out-front bracket 2 are available separately. The Kinetic comes with a rubber band mount that fits tubes between 26-32mm.

Beam Angle: The beam angle is not listed but the Core has a round beam pattern with excellent side visibility due to the cut outs. The Kinetic also has a wide beam angle.

Waterproof Rating: The waterproof is not listed by the manufacturer.

Dimensions and Weight: The Core is 41.5 x 33.5 x 93.5mm and weighs 94grams. The Kinetic is 74.5 x 26 x 28mm and weighs 43gm.

What's in The Box:

• 1 x Sync Core Front light.
• 1 x FlexTight Bracket.
• 1 x Sync Kinetic Rear light.
• 1 x Rubber Band mount.
• 2 x Micro USB cables.

Pros: You are able to customise the lights to your liking via the CatEyeSYNC app. Able to control both with the one button.

Cons: Probably not quite powerful enough for night time trail riding, but definitely a great option for commuting.