A combination of a diffused lens (on top) and a collimated focused lens (on bottom) creates a very bright 180-degree beam pattern than alternates between a wider beam and a narrow beam. Since the eye must juggle these two beams, it doesn't get a chance to relax, resulting in a very high level of visibility. The toggle switch makes it easy to turn on and off even with gloves on. Handle bar, seat post, seat stay and fork mounts are included, and the built-in clip allows for attachment to your helmet, pack or messenger bag. Rear light.
This light makes me feel safe. It is super bright and has a distinctive blinking pattern. Easy to adjust for maximum visibility.
Ideal Light
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Sean Daly on 7/28/21
I have owned USB rechargeable taillights in the past and love the safety they have offered but my most recent one has had neverending charging and operating issues. I have opted for the Swerve LED light and am impressed with it's brightness. So far I have about 40 hours use on the batteries and still working well.If the batteries do last as advertised then this light will prove to be both excellent for safety as well as cost-effective compared to the USB ones - and most likely much more reliable
Too bright to stare at
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Todd Collart on 12/11/20
I purchased a USB charged flashing taillight, but the battery was so small that it required frequent recharging. I wanted a bright reliable light with lots of battery life. I opted for the Princeton Tec because I had one already and wanted to standardize my lighting system using rechargeable AAA batteries that will carry me though days of cycle touring and be readily rechargeable with 110 charger for four batteries. Prying the body halves apart is a challenge; a small flange on the two halves would be helpful.
The best rear light I've owned!
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Christopher on 2/27/20
Super bright and long lasting battery. Just put it through the washing machine in the pocket of my jacket and it still works flawlessly, so I guess it's really waterproof!
Great Visibility
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William Hall on 1/1/20
I have it attached to my seat on a homemade bracket so as to be visible above a rack bag I usually carry. It has the best visibility of any taillight I have seen, especially in fog and rain and is easy to switch on and off while riding along. Battery life is excellent. If there is anything negative to say it is that is is too easy for it to come apart and fall to the ground if bumped, but it has never come apart due to rough riding. I would prefer it to be held together with a screw rather than plastic snap latches. This is the second one of these lights I have purchased.
Love it!
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Michael Pieper on 6/6/19
This light is great! I probably have 50 hours on the original batteries and it is still going strong, but I do use it only in flash mode. I like the design as it concerns the on/off/flash switch because it is easy to manipulate. It is mounted rear facing on my seat tube, which on previous lights, was difficult to manipulate when riding. Yes, I often forget to switch it on before starting a ride.
best battery powered light
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Richard Neidorf on 6/3/19
Multi day rides in the wilderness need battery powered lights, this one is excellent
They will see me now!!
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Ron Coles on 1/9/19
I decided I needed a better rear light after riding with two friends on Southern Tier Route in October (Austin TX eastbound to New Roads LA + off route to Denham Springs LA). Rainy, overcast and shady portions we were using our lights to give drivers notice we were there.
My old light wasn’t even visible to my riding buddies. This one is VERY bright, and impossible to miss. Easy mounting, Looking forward to being seen this riding year!!!
Great light
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Wes Hasson on 10/27/18
Very bright. My son saw it flashing from at least 1/4, maybe 1/2 mile away. Solidly built.
Bright and easy to use
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Glen Graham on 10/2/17
This light stands out very well in low and normal visibility. It's easy to use and has a number of different mounting options. Excellent light.
Princeton Tec Light
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Richard Neidorf on 12/9/16
best battery powered light, takes forever till the batteries fade. Great for multi day rides when you can't recharge batteries.
princeton tec swerve light review
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Sonny Solomon on 4/15/13
Purchase this light and rode with it on blinking mode. Was respected better by the traffic. I highly recommend this light!
Deatsville, Alabama
Recent purchase
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Anonymous on 10/8/12
Everything I've ever bought here was all it was supposed to be. Never been disappointed.
They're bright!
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A customer from Dayton, OH on 7/11/12
I bought these because I knew how bright they are. We got many comments from rider that were behind us that these lights were the brightest they had ever seen. Easy to move from one bike to another.
effective tail light
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A customer from Miami, FL on 4/8/11
Very bright and visible. Works great for early morning bike rides in dim light. No doubt that drivers see the light as they slow and move over. My son and I use ours on blinking mode as it catches the eye and extends the battery life.
princeton tec swerve light review
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A customer from HHI, SC on 4/3/10
expensive but very high quality. visible from a long distance. good battery life.
Swerve
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Josh Tack on 6/4/09
Excellent product here. The band straps make this super easy to mount to the seatpost or seat stays, and allow for quick swaps between bikes. The on/off lever is a lot easier to hit while riding than the small buttons that come on other lights, and this light is plenty bright to get the attention of motorists whether it's on the blinking mode, or flashing mode. I've had this for almost a year, and haven't had to change the batteries once.