Add-ons: Starfire Twin Force (4000 Lumens)

Add-ons: Starfire Twin Force (4000 Lumens)

With the darker mornings brought on by the province's decision to use daylight saving time year round, a strong, bright light is a necessity for me. This light fits the role perfectly.

I love the bike but the seat is too big, I thought the big cushy one would be luxury, sadly it is not the case. I had the bike techs try to angle it and I still keep sliding forward. I would like to change the saddle and go with the regular saddle. If this is rectified I would be happy to resubmit review:)

tarfire Twin Force (4000 Lumens) Add-on

The Performance
For a 16km daily commute in Surrey/Vancouver, this light is a significant upgrade over the stock version. It provides enough brightness to see potholes and debris on wet asphalt during dark, rainy mornings. It wires directly into the bike’s battery, so there is no need for separate charging.

The Fitment Issue: Mariner V2
There is a clear mechanical conflict between this light and the optional Front Rack on the Mariner V2: The Problem: The light is mounted in a position where it hits the bottom of the front rack whenever the suspension compresses.

The Solution: Because they bump into each other, the two accessories are essentially incompatible. I had to remove the front rack so the suspension could move freely without hitting the light.

Verdict
Pros: Great visibility for winter commuting; integrated power.

Cons: Physical conflict with the official front rack.

Final Word: If you want the 4000-lumen light on a Mariner V2, you likely won't be able to use the front rack.

This is an awesome and must-have upgrade for an e-bike and especially for Canadian winters when it dark early. Also great for visibility. Love the different intensity/brightness settings.
Suggestion to add a flashing/blinking setting would be nice.