CYCLIQ

Fly6 CE3 Tail Light

Heading out for a training ride involves a heavily motor-memory driven routine of straightening socks, matching bib cuffs to tan line levels, checking tires, and a host of other essential tasks as we check off out pre-ride preparedness list. Where safety stands on that list should be ideally first and last, and the Cycliq Fly6 CE3 Tail Light can help. The first is charging your rearview camera/rear light combo, and the last is turning it on as you head out the door. Updated from the previous model, the new Fly6 is sleeker, more durable, includes a twist on/off mount, and now comes with a 32GB microSD card.

If you aren’t familiar with the Fly6, it’s a combination rear light and video camera that records up to 5 hours of video in glorious FHD (1080p at 30fps) or HD (720p at 60fps) to capture an epic ride or, in truth, an unfortunate rear-end accident. Capturing sound and locking audio and video on either side of an incident — yes, the Fly6 can register if it’s been in an accident — it’s one of the more valuable upgrades you can make to a bike. And should you run out the memory card, a smart loop feature erases older video, so you’ll always have relevant safety-related video recording space.

The bulb pumps out a respectable 50 lumens at maximum brightness and has a variety of modes. Run time for the bulb is 4 hours with the camera recording. Yet, if the battery runs low, the Fly6 prioritizes a HomeSafe mode to keep the minimum lights on to get you home. Installing is easy with a twist lock, and charging is two-hours with USB-C. The accompanying app includes more detailed information, and you can even edit exciting video clips from your race or ride.