#BONTRAGER FLARE 2 PRO#

You can also adjust the settings to only turn the lights on when you start the timer on your cycling computer, instead of when the cycling computer is turned on. Simply pair the lights to your computer and your Garmin will create a “light network.” This means that the lights will be in “always-on” mode, which turns the lights on when you power up the computer and off when you shut the computer down. The Ion 200 RT and Flare RT are ANT+ and Bluetooth compatible, so they can be controlled with a Garmin or any of Bontrager's ANT+ enabled devices.

The Flare 3 ($30) and Flare 1 ($15) are simpler, less expensive options that require AAA batteries. The R City is optimized for visibility in urban environments, where your taillight is competing for attention with brake lights, stop lights, street lights, and neon signs within a city. The RT ($60) and R ($40) have similar power and features, but the R is slightly larger. There are fewer Flare lights but the range is just as wide. The 200 RT, 100 R, 120, and 35 all have steady beam functions, but they primarily make you visible to cars, day and night.

#BONTRAGER FLARE 2 PRO#

Three of the models, the Pro RT, 800 R, and 450 R, are noticeably larger than the rest and serve both as traditional headlights and daytime-running lights. The Ion is available in seven models, ranging from the 1,300-lumen Pro RT ($99) to the Ion 35 ($25). You can buy them individually or as a set, and the prices for all available models are at the bottom of this review. “Ion” denotes the headlights and “Flare” refers to Bontrager’s taillight models. Easy Mount straps make installation and removal a snap.

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