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Magene L508 Radar bike light
aliexpress_junkie:
--- Quote from: nickobec on May 27, 2024, 08:25:14 PM ---That is the current version of the app, looks exactly the same but it connects to my L508 without that message.
I would contact Magene support.
There was rumour of two different versions of the L508, one built just for the Chinese market and the other for the International market. If you bought your L508 from AliExpress you might of got the Chinese version.
I did buy my from the "offical" Magene store on AliExpress, but that was 18 months ago.
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Thank you, I did try contacting them via email and even their FB page but no answers so far after a week... I'm considering asking for an aliexpress refund at this point...
I did download the chinese app (wasn't easy for me) and it does connect, but then without any translation the app is completely unusable for me sadly...
ausmtb8989:
--- Quote from: frenzen on June 01, 2024, 02:11:41 PM ---how long does it last and has the battery degraded over a year?
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hmm around 8 hours i would say roughly on radar only, maybe 5 with some kind of light on as well. I don't feel the battery has degraded.
ChrisB:
Same here my Magene is still going strong after over one year.
I would estimate the battery lasts around 8 hours when using the radar activated light function.
I usually charge it every second day when commuting to be on the safe side.
In the meantime I have found nice mounts for the seat post that do not need modification:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005257444438.html
BR
Chris
FullCarbonAlchemist:
--- Quote from: ChrisB on June 06, 2024, 06:52:37 AM ---Same here my Magene is still going strong after over one year.
I would estimate the battery lasts around 8 hours when using the radar activated light function.
I usually charge it every second day when commuting to be on the safe side.
In the meantime I have found nice mounts for the seat post that do not need modification:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005257444438.html
BR
Chris
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I bought one of those from Amazon when I got my radar and immediately stripped the bolt head when trying to install. Just trying to unscrew the bolt to open the collar the first time. Maybe it was a fluke, I’ll probably get another and try again but in the meantime I’ve ordered a saddle rail mount.
Distinctly heavier because the body is aluminum, and probably not as aesthetic. But I strongly disliked the thought of having another one of these plastic ones strip the bolt while it was installed and then struggling to remove it.
ChrisB:
In the meantime I use three of these mounts and never had any issues with a striped bolt head, may have been bad luck.
I also considered saddle mounted options but due to the saddle bags I use for tube and tools this is not really an option for me.
I think when it comes to AliGoods it is all try and error... ;D ...and as long as cost is reasonable the risk is small.
BR Chris
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