Lezyne Zecto Drive Alert Rear
78/100
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Lezyne Zecto Drive Alert Rear. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
10 reasons to buy
- Reviewers say the Zecto Drive Alert is a good value, compared to other accelerometer-driven lights.
- This light turns solid during deceleration and provides a standout flash pattern while stopped.
- Users and testers note the Zecto’s band stretches easily around larger, round seatposts.
- Owners like that this Zecto can be attached to a bag, using the included clip.
- During the night, ‘Flash 1’ mode is “clearly visible” from 350m.
- ‘Daytime’ flash mode puts out 80 lumens. A tester says it’s visible from 350m.
- The Zecto Drive Alert has 5 modes: 3 flashing and 2 steady.
- Reviewers are impressed by this light’s short recharge time of 2.5 hours.
- Lezyne gives this light a warranty of 2 years, and 6 months to its batteries.
- A number of owners were impressed by the battery life of the Zecto Drive Alert.
7 reasons not to buy
- A number of owners were not impressed by this light’s battery life.
- Sometimes, ‘stop’ mode activates when riders are only slowing down.
- Nighttime flash modes are only 20 lumens, or 5 lumens in ‘Economy’ mode.
- A tester finds this light’s USB cover to be fiddly.
- An expert says the Zecto Drive Alert doesn’t fit well around aero seatposts.
- One tester says ‘Flash 2’ mode isn’t amply visible for nighttime riding.
- A few owners found that their Zecto Alert failed to charge after a few rides.
Bottom line
Using accelerometers, the Zecto Drive Alert changes modes and increases brightness upon slowing, to act as a brake light. Reviewers say they don’t know how drivers interpret this light’s alert sequences, but do agree that they act effectively as attention-grabbers. At times, the light ‘brakes’ when owners are simply slowing down. In ‘Daytime’ mode, the 80-lumen glow gives great visibility. Some users express concerns over battery life. In response, Lezyne have recently modified the design to increase it by 30%.Where to buy
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