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The complete Blackburn Flea USB+Solar kit is expensive at US$39.99 (front or rear) but heavy users will quickly make that up in saved battery costs and the solar charger can be used for other devices, too
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Optional on the Flea USB+Solar kit is a separate charger that draws power from any 1.5V battery
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The stout clip on the rear light can be used with the included strap to secure onto seatposts and the like or directly onto bags and clothing
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The miniscule Flea lights attach directly to the USB charger via magnetic contacts. Blinking LEDs indicate when the unit is charging and when charging is complete
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The rubberised buttons are easy to hit even with gloved hands
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It's a small detail but useful nonetheless: the short hood on the front light keeps you from getting blinded when you're out of the saddle and over the bars
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Both the front and rear lights are tiny
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Blackburn's tiny Flea weighs just 19g but kicks out a modest 40 lumens on Overdrive mode
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