Name: Knog Plus Front
Brand: Knog
Rating: 87 (855 reviews)

87/100

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Users (840 ratings)

Experts (4 reviews)

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Facts

Light Type

Front

Mounting

Bag, Handlebar

Brand

Knog

Bike Type

Commuter, Road, Mountain

Lumens

40 Lumens

Battery Life

2 to 40 Hours

Power

Rechargeable

Weight

0.6 oz

Water Resistance Level

Waterproof

IP Rating

IP66

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Knog Plus Front. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

8 reasons to buy

The Knog Plus Front's silicone straps make mounting quick and easy.
An integrated clip allows it to be worn on clothing or attached to gear.
Testers deem the Knog Plus Front suitable for being seen at night in urban settings.
This light detaches from the mount quickly for charging or leaving a bike locked outside.
This light has an IP66 rating, meaning it should be waterproof, though some report water ingress.
An indicator shows the remaining runtime, and the light also remembers the last mode used.
The Knog Plus Front plugs directly into USB-A ports for cable-free charging.
Experts praise the light’s “eye-catching” flash patterns.

4 reasons not to buy

The runtimes are short compared to other 40-lumen front lights.
Numerous owners say the light easily bounces out of its mount, causing some to lose it.
Some struggle to toggle modes or turn the light on or off, especially with gloves.
Two experts find that positioning the light in a crowded cockpit is tricky, as it may interfere with computer mounts or hand positions.

Bottom line

The Knog Plus Front is a 40-lumen be-seen light deemed suitable for urban settings. It has five modes. Feedback varies significantly among buyers and experts. Some report water ingress and the light falling out of the mount, and many note that battery life typically declines after two years. Runtimes also trail behind some competitors. While most feel the Knog Plus Front offers good value, competitors have fewer reported issues. There’s also a rear version available.

Level 1 expert

This is at dusk, and you can really see the [Blinder Mini] putting out a lot more light there, even though the lumens are actually lower than the Knog Plus [Front].

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Level 1 expert

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Level 1 expert

I like to mount it directly to my Kaiventure handlebar bag… this is an easy blinkable daylight running light or blinking light for nighttime…

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SzajBajk

Level 1 expert

Knog Plus User Review – Is It Worth It? Oh Yes… It’s Worth Being Visible. [Polish]

Level 1 expert

The charging… is signaled by a red LED, the same LED also indicates low battery level, although this notification appears much too late. Once the light comes on, you have very little time to get home with the lights working.

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