Bontrager ION 200 RT and Flare RT Bike Light Set - feat. Daytime Visibility + Computer Connectivity

With advancements in technology and batteries, bike lights have transformed from being low powered and bulky to lightweight and compact units. The Bontrager Ion RT and Flare RT light set are a great example of this transformation. With diminutive sizes, the Ion RT headlight and Flare RT taillight offer daytime visibility with decent run-time and USB rechargeable batteries. Aside from the standard multiple output modes, the lights also boast Bluetooth connectivity to compatible Bontrager and Garmin computers allowing you to remotely control the lights. Both the headlight and taillight use a similar plastic mount with rubber straps to secure them to the bike. The rubber straps feel thick and sturdy with multiple attachment points to accommodate different diameters. To account for the seat post angle, the taillight mount has a built-in 16° offset. Interestingly the lights can also be rotated around the mounts a full 360°. Although we aren’t sure why this feature was added (note the light output would be the same regardless of rotation with the lens design), it feels secure and doesn’t add any jitter. Bontrager unfortunately doesn't include a body clip for the taillight to allow for backpack or saddlebag mounting. However, they do sell the body clip and a variety of other optional mounts such as aeroposts or Blendr accessories. Another innovative feature with the Bontrager lights is the fact that they have built in ANT+/Bluetooth connectivity to compatible Garmin and Bontrager computers. Depending on the computer, this means you can automatically turn the light on or off based on speed, monitor battery status, and even switch between day/night modes. We tested this with the Bontrager RIDETime Elite computer which didn't show battery status (only a low battery warning) and found the pairing process to be painless. Particularly with the auto on/off feature (over 3 mph it turns on, and shuts off after 3 minutes of no motion) you never have to touch the power buttons of the lights (simply start riding). We found this to be a very similar experience to the Light and Motion Vya Pro headlight (and the other Vya smart products) which utilize built motion sensors. Overall, we found that the Bontrager Ion RT and Flare RT packed an impressive punch despite their small size. The daytime flash modes worked well to ensure we remained visible during the day without the need for bulky lights. At night, the 200 lumen output of the headlight was good for urban riding (we would recommend higher output light for dark trails) and the 90 lumen taillight made sure we were seen. The ambient light sensor and Bluetooth connectivity also allowed us to simply put the lights on the bike and forget about them. If you're looking for compact and high tech lights, the Bontrager Ion RT and Flare RT are definitely worth a look. ~ 00:00 Intro 00:14 Unboxing + Specs 02:54 Fit + Finish 07:42 Comparison 10:05 Light Output 11:07 The Final Score ~ Read The Full Review - https://thesweetcyclists.com/bontrage... Follow Us On Instagram -   / thesweetcyclists   ~ Bontrager Website - https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/eq... ~