Knog Plug Rear

74/100
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Users (21 ratings)
93
Experts (1 review)
70
Knog Plug Rear
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Facts

Light Type
Rear
Mounting
Seatpost, Frame
Brand
Knog
Bike Type
Commuter, Road, Mountain
Lumens
10 Lumens
Battery Life
3 to 100 Hours
Power
Rechargeable
Weight
1.1 oz
Water Resistance Level
Waterproof
IP Rating
IP67

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Knog Plug Rear. In summary, this is what cyclists think. Published Feb 07, 2025 by Rachel Rushing.

6 reasons to buy

  • The lone expert praises the light's high-quality feel.
  • Owners and the tester are impressed by the run times at this price.
  • The Knog Plug Rear remembers the last mode used.
  • This light has a large protruding lens that provides side-on visibility.
  • The Plug Rear comes with two mounting bands: one for seatposts and the other for frame tubing.
  • This light is waterproof.

1 reasons not to buy

  • The Plug Rear isn’t bright enough to provide visibility during daylight, according to the one tester.

Bottom line

The Knog Plug Rear is a taillight with five modes. It comes with two mounting bands, one for seatposts and the other for frame tubing. The battery life impresses the lone tester and owners. The light is waterproof, and the lens design offers good side-on visibility. Overall, "simple but effective" Knog Plug Rear's long run times impress at this price.

Expert Reviews

70/100 based on 1 scored review
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Knog Plug Rear Light

Level 5 expert

The Knog Plug is a simple and effective rear light, offering a decent selection of modes, good battery life for its price point, and ease of use.

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User Ratings

93/100 based on 21 ratings
  • 5 star
    76%
  • 4 star
    14%
  • 3 star
    10%
  • 2 star
    0%
  • 1 star
    0%

Rankings

Compared to other bike lights
#19 Best Rear Light
Bottom 20%
#20 Best Seatpost Light
Bottom 10%
#16 Best Knog Light
Bottom 20%
#47 Best of All Lights
Bottom 20%

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