Well, after all that fuss n’
fanfare, the K-Edge & Geonaute polycarbonate shell combo proved decidedly
disappointing. Specifically, persistent low-level road vibrations induced
perpetual and distinctly infuriating slippage. Clearly struck by a Eureka
moment, I returned from an early evening’s backwater blast and began rifling
through a series of clear Perspex boxes.
By this point, frustration
was such that I was thinking of helmet mounting when ten minutes later-Bingo!
The Wingman’s resin bar bracket materialised, proving fully compatible with
case and oversized bulge diameters, though I had to forgo the standard bolt in
favour of a super stocky UV resistant zip-tie.
Successive dry runs along
the lane confirmed rock solid, blur-free tenure, inducing a tremendous sense of
achievement (not to mention uncharacteristically large grin).
Knog’s Qudos action video
light materialised at the tail end of last week, which is similarly pleasing.
Coming from a design company, I wasn’t surprised (though suitably impressed) by
the sleek metal box and foam packaging which keeps everything safe and secure
in storage/transit. Foraging inside revealed a beautifully executed light,
slightly reminiscent of their Blinder Road2 lamp fed a steroid diet.
Ours was anodised black,
though silver is no less alluring and will arguably age more gracefully. Now, somewhat
sensibly, the mounting bracket is a Go-Pro pattern, so I’d anticipated some compatibility challenges with the G-Eye.
First and foremost insufficient
spacing meant the two were literally butting heads, especially with the
cameras’ polycarbonate housing in situ. After much head scratching/trial n’
error, I overcame this obstacle by resurrecting the Wingman and K-Edge brackets
before reintroducing said gizmos as separates.
Knog also include a cold
shoe tripod mount designed compatible with DSLR convergence work (another area
of image making that has slowly but surely pricked my consciousness) in mind.
Indeed, the Qudos is another example of the Australian marque’s consistently
improving build quality.
Aluminium is an obvious
choice for headlamp housings-rugged and lightweight it also displaces heat more
efficiently than cheaper resins, so those three Cree diodes and circuitry stand
a sporting chance of enjoying old age. Its’ also water resistant to 40
metres-130ft or so, giving potential for scuba and other submergible action.
Now, 400lumens sounds impressive and in bike lighting terms is good enough for sprightly canters in semi-rural contexts.However, despite the Sports Action tag; I have suspicions this will require support from an uber lumen handlebar amp for capturing moonlit blasts, let alone trail antics.
Now, 400lumens sounds impressive and in bike lighting terms is good enough for sprightly canters in semi-rural contexts.However, despite the Sports Action tag; I have suspicions this will require support from an uber lumen handlebar amp for capturing moonlit blasts, let alone trail antics.
Those
looking for more subtle illumination will be pleased to note its 70 lumen
setting is claimed to sip the fully loaded 1,000 m AH lithium polymer cell for
four hours, whereas the former is reckoned good for 40odd minutes.
That said; batteries are
available separately and I’m thinking there’s some scope for emergency bike
lighting, should your mains system flake out in sticksville. Well, I’ll leave it here for now and will
report back once a bigger micro SD card arrives…
The staying prowess of Btwin
Teflon lube continues to astound me. We cruised through the 1100mile barrier on
a single application and though about due replenishment, my fixer’s stainless
steel chain still sported a protective film and minimal contaminant.
Let’s see what the season of falling leaves, rich colours and damper roads reveals. Talking of which; I must crawl beneath the KA and give its underside and sills a routine basting of home brewed corrosion inhibitor before too long.
Let’s see what the season of falling leaves, rich colours and damper roads reveals. Talking of which; I must crawl beneath the KA and give its underside and sills a routine basting of home brewed corrosion inhibitor before too long.
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