Lezyne Strip Drive Pro Alert Rear

The higher lumen output, when braking, simulates the lighting you would normally see with braking vehicles. That’s why I like this mode. Any driver is familiar with this kind of brake light sequencing, so this looks normal and natural for us.

A punchy and effective rear light. Brilliant if you – above all else – prioritise being seen. Its ‘always-on’ alert function can drain the battery, and one could reasonably argue 300 lumens is unnecessarily bright.

It’s a good light, but I think the Alert function needs meaningful refinement to be genuinely useful. It really messes with the battery. The run times are much better than on the cheaper version. On group rides its powerful strobing is quick to irritate following riders.

A robustly designed rear light. It puts out a lot of lumens in the brightest flash mode during the day, but will also serve you well on night rides. My biggest issue with the Strip 300 Alert Drive is battery life.

In summary; the small, compact form-factor, impressive 300-lumen peak brightness, strong battery life and built-in alert mode provide all the features cyclists need to stay safe and stay seen on the roads. The braking function of the light is reliable.

You can’t go wrong with either of these.