Knog Blinder ARC 640

The Knog Blinder ARC 640 is a sleek front light, but can its function match its form?
Henry Robertshaw

Score

6/10

Pros

  • Sleek design
  • Integrated mount
  • Easy to use
  • Fairly bright

Cons

  • Mount could be more secure
  • Integrated charger is fiddly

Price as reviewed:

£89.99

Compared to many other front lights that cost less than £100, the Knog Blinder ARC 640 has a very sleek design. The mount is permanently attached to the bottom of the light body, meaning there’s no chance of accidentally losing one or the other. However I found that the mount wasn’t very secure, and on bumpy roads it would often rotate backwards, meaning it was pointing skywards rather than at the road – not on potholed tarmac where I needed to exactly what the roads had in store for me.

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As for the light itself, 640 lumens is a little on the low side, meaning that I wasn’t too confident heading out into unlit lanes with just the Knog attached to my bars. However, if you’re just commuting under street lights, or want a nice simple light to attach to your bars when heading out for early morning rides, then it’s a really good option.

knog blinder arc 640 front light

The Knog Blinder ARC 640 has a very sleek design

For your money the Knog Blinder ARC 640 you get three constant modes, and one flashing mode, which are easily switched between using the button on the top of the light body. There are also status lights, which change colour to indicate what mode you’re in and battery life.

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A final feature is the fact that the USB plug is integrated into the back of the design, but although this cuts down the number of wires on your desk, it makes it a little fiddly to attach.

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Verdict

The Knog Blinder ARC 640 is a good front light which is bright enough to be used in some pretty gloomy conditions, and is also very easy to use. However the mount isn't secure enough to keep it pointing in the right decision, which is a major flaw.

Details

Max lumens: 640 lumens
Battery life: 1:50 (max beam)
Weight: 151g
Charge time: 5 hours
Charging: USB (no wires)
Modes: 3 constant, 1 flashing
Distributor: www.todayscyclist.co.uk