![]() ![]() It’s the change in this pattern, as well as the brightness and wide angle of visibility that really makes you stand out as a cyclist on the road. Notice the ICON flashing more rapidly as you slow down for traffic lights and junctions, and with approaching car headlights. Sensors detect what’s going on around you, changing the flashing pattern when you need it most. The intelligent part really comes when you’re riding. You might have thought that the unique features of the ICON were enough high-tech, but there’s more. Useful perhaps if you’re riding solo, or accident prone! They will receive a message with your location, reading “I have had a crash, my location is ”. You can enable crash mode to send an SMS to a nominated contact in the event of an accident more than just bumpy roads, provided that you have GPS signal. ![]() Always secure your bike or leave it in clear view. So if you’re sat in the coffee shop sipping a flat white and you get the phone notification, it’s worth checking – but let’s face it, by then it’s probably too late. Theft mode will detect if the ICON looses connection with your phone, straying more than the 100-metre connection radius. Through the app, you can also download the latest firmware as it is released to keep your ICON unit running as best as possible. Activate pairing to other See.Sense lights.Change the light pattern – choose between normal, twin, burst, and pulse.From here, you’ll have the control screen where you view the percentage battery life, as well the following controls It’s quick and easy to connect to the ICON unit using Bluetooth. Next up, you’ll need to download the free See.Sense App available for Android or iOS. It’s a super bright rear light, with a great rubber mount that’s easy to pop on and off the bike when you pop into the shop or park outside the pub. Suitable for our British weather, I think. Rated IP67, it can withstand being submerged underwater up to 1 metre deep for 30 minutes. Out of the box, it is supplied with a micro USB cable for charging, plus three different rubber mounts for you to choose the most suitable for your steed. A large rubber plug on the reverse seals the charging port and provides a curved edge for mounting on your seat post. The ICON is a rather chunky bit of kit at 6.5cm x 3.5cm x 2.5cm, but only weighs 64g including the elastic rubber mount. We’ve put this rear light to the test to see whether it’s really as clever as they claim. After designing and manufacturing their first generation intelligent bike light, the more recent ICON was released in 2016. Northern Irish business See.Sense was established to address the issue of visibility of cyclists on our roads, starting with a Kickstarter appeal in 2013. So why the hefty price tag? Turns out there’s a lot more to the Icon than simply blinking red. To the unknowing eye, the ICON from See.Sense looks to be just another rear light an essential item for any cyclist. ![]()
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