There are parts of a bike that can be stolen easily and those that require tools. Bicycle light usually fall into the former category, which is a shame as these are meant to keep riders safe. Now commuters can look to the Defender, a bike light that looks tough and is quite tough for a would-be thief to remove. The aluminum clamp, as well as the battery pack require Allen keys, so this won’t stop a determined parts-pilferer but it could deter those quick grab and run crooks.
The Defender, which looks much the cylinder of a revolver (we’re sure not everyone will love that aspect of it) with six ultra-bright LEDs that are powered by three AA batteries. The light reportedly offers somewhere between 40 and 60 lumens and can run for 50 hours in steady illumination or about 100 in flashing mode.
[Via Kickstarter: Theft-Resistant Bike Light by Gotham Bicycle Defense]