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Blackburn Mars 4.0 Rear Light
Make sure drivers see you at night—attach Blackburn’s most powerful rear flasher light, the Mars 4.0, to your bike. This flashing rear light features a 1-watt bright red LED with a focusing optic lens for max brightness, as well as two amber LEDs that help with lateral visibility. You don’t have to get out a screwdriver to change the batteries, and Blackburn included a versatile mounting system with a rack adapter.
Bottom Line: Dramatically reduce your chances of getting run over with this bright light.
Blinded by the light
By: Sonya Hirsch
September 10, 2009
As a two time cross-country cyclist and a commuter, I can say this is the brightest taillight out there. I wouldn't even think about riding at dusk without this on and flashing...and it shows up incredibly well in those crazy midwest storms when the sky turns green and everything's dark and it's pouring.
I know a lot of people have complained that the attachment bracket breaks, but I honestly just use the clip on the light and put it on either my saddle bag or on my backpack. Works great!
Bright!
By: Grant Sun
July 21, 2009
After debating on which tail light to buy, I chose the Mars 4.0. I see many lights out there but this one is by far one of the brightest. Lets just say if you had to you could attach it to the front in an emergency and it would provide enough light to creep home with at night. The only thing I'm not to keen on is that the light will slide out from the bracket however it tends to not lock in the best so I'm afraid I might lose the light. Pros is 20 hours on blinking mode, 2 on constant.
Does anybody have the same problem.
Does anybody have the same problem.
By: fabian tolano
May 15, 2009
With entropy? Yea, we all do!
Try and find the older model Mars 3 I think, More lens (why they decreased this, I don't know), doesn't suck batteries nor prone to break its tab. It is has been waterproof all winter- my 24 Hr team use them exclusively, and the last race was ALL water.
Tweak: Yes it is the Mars 3, and my input does not help you tolano, sorry. I'd go to blackburn via your place of purchase for a replacement light; doubt seriously that just the clip could be replaced.
As for -what i would think- the evolution of this particular line of light could be, I don't know. A change to a main 1 watt LED, plus two lesser ambers doesn't improve anything, and it might lower its run capacity. Remember, the Mars 3 with a total of seven led's was already incredibly bright because of great optic design. In the pit many people would ask to please turn it off cuz it caused near epileptic distraction. As a commute light I never worry about the batt's- it is very conservative, and the visibility range is far out. Dude.
A rear light is always a "cheap" purchase as bike accessories go, but don't be frugal. If the Mars 4 runs long- great, and many here already declare how bright it is. It is a perfect size for what it does, and to the price of a safety item is comparatively super cheap. I have drawer full of tailights that failed in one way or another. When I found the Mars, I bought a handful to cover my many bikes, to prevent forgetting just "one", and be able to leave the attachment when switching around.
By: mr. T
May 16, 2009
Blackburn Mars 2.0
By: fabian tolano
May 15, 2009
The rear lights are great, however it has a week rear mount. It breaks so easy and difficult to find.
1 Comment Last Comment: March 1, 2010 by: Daryl Price
By: Daryl Price
March 1, 2010
All Blackburn products offer a lifetime warranty. If you have a problem call 800-969-4476 ext 3.
Very Bright!
By: Smallring_Cyclist
June 2, 2009
I've used many taillights over the last few years, and find this model to be my favorite. The 1-watt LED is amazingly bright, and friends who've passed me while riding have indicated that the light is much more visible than most riders they've passed.
My favorite use for this light is actually on my road bike during daylight hours. Whether it's overcast, or a time of day with long shadows cast, this baby goes a long way in keeping me visible and safe!
Write your question here...the rear plastic mount broke off for
Write your question here...the rear plastic mount broke off for the mars 2.0, can it be replaced.
By: fabian tolano
May 15, 2009
A Red Sun In the Night
By: Carl
April 13, 2009
At 1 watt, what else could you ask for. Just be careful when turning on/off the light...its BRIGHT!!!
Mars 4.0
By: P. G.
July 26, 2009
I previously used the Mars 3.0 at night and it was bright. I don't ride at night anymore but I picked up the 4.0 for daytime road riding. In daylight, the 1-watt LED is far brighter than the superbright LEDs of the 3.0 or other lights. Definitely a tool for daytime riders.
I don't see anything specific stating such on the Mars light but they are well sealed and are very water resistant and can be left in the rain fine. Blackburn lights have a lifetime warranty on the lights also which helps.
By: Damon Salter
February 23, 2009
Bright, Handy, and Multi-Functional.. With New Batteries.
By: chr3041302
May 13, 2009
Love the light. Rain and wind haven't yet managed to compromise the water-proof light housing, and I love the portability. It comes off when I park, or when I need it to clip to my bags and walk to work in the rain.
I feel safer with the 4.0, which is key.
Side-facing LEDs are a bit of a novelty, not very visible, and somewhat dwarfed by the 1W in the main face.
Highly compatible with any mounting solution--bolted right onto my rear rack, no problem.
One thing: stock batteries were basically shot, light output was 35% or so on receipt. Probably a floor model (It's a "test me!" package), and my silly fault for not swapping sooner.
Change me.
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