What’s Behind You Matters Too
Just received my Brake Free Smart Brake Light.
I’ve been looking at adding some extra rear visibility to my riding setup. On a motorcycle, we spend a lot of time watching what is happening ahead, but what happens behind us matters just as much.
When slowing down, especially without using much brake, the driver behind may not immediately realise that your speed is dropping. In busy traffic, at junctions or when riding in poor visibility, being noticed a little earlier can make a difference.
The Brake Free mounts directly onto the back of the helmet and activates automatically when slowing down or braking. It works independently from the motorcycle, with no connection to the bike’s brake light.
Next step is mounting it on my Schuberth C5 and seeing how it performs in everyday riding.
How much attention do you give to being seen from behind, and what have you added to your own setup to improve it?
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For now, I remain sceptic but the tests i did (whilst not riding my kawa) are positieve so far....
I'll keep you posted though....
Went out for about 3 hours today and I'm happily surprised. The battery indicator hasn't dropped at all. Small note though: it shows the charge in 25% steps, so it's not super precise, but so far so good!
Braking was clearly visible, even in daylight, both with the front and the rear brake. My buddy confirmed it lit up nicely every time.
When slowing down on engine braking it was a bit hit and miss: sometimes it lit up, sometimes it didn't. Not a dealbreaker for me, but good to know.
All in all, I started out sceptical, but I'm actually pretty pleased so far. I'll keep you posted after a few more rides!
about 7,05 oz (ounces), or 0,44 lb (pounds).