At a glance Reasonably priced, easy to fit, super bright rear light
Tested by
Oliver Laverack
Performance
The Astrum, sits at the top end of RSP's new rear lights range. The name means star or constellation in Latin and appropriately it comes equipped with two super bright 0.5 watt LED's that can operate in constant and two different flashing modes. The bracket attaches easily to the seatpost and a rubber strip that's cleverly attached to the bracket prevents it slipping. Providing your seatpost isn't right down you should have no problems running this light alongside a saddlebag. As with any good rear light you'll need to angle it to ensure that the beam catches the attention of vehicles and other cyclists. This is easily done on the Astrum by undoing a small Philips screw allowing you to freely rotate the light's angle.
The clothing clip on the back of the light slides easily into the bracket and is easily released. It also means you can clip the light to your bag or clothing. Operating the on / off switch and removing the light whilst wearing gloves is also easy which is great on those finger-freezing winter days. At £26 this rear light sits nearer the top end of the price scale but once you turn the light on, being careful not to look directly at it, you'll see why this price is not unreasonable. There is very little chance of a car careering into your back end with this incredibly bright light attached to it. Impressively the Astrum has a claimed burn time of 80 hours and is visible up to 1km away making it the perfect choice for anyone cycling in the dark over winter. The case is water resistant and I've had no issues yet despite splashing through the rain soaked streets many times so far this winter.
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RSP says:
- 2 x 1/2 watt LED''s for astounding light output
- Water resistant conctruction
- Flashing & constant modes
- Compact & lightweight design, make this quick and easy to store when not in use.
- Designed for optimal visibility
- Includes batteries & brackets
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