Farina smart front light on the bars at night

5 reasons why cyclists are buying Farina smart light (and getting Cliq free)

Most riders who get hit had a light on. It was charged, it was flashing — and the driver still "saw them at the last second". A bike light has had one job for a hundred years: be on. Farina and Cliq have a motion sensor and a light sensor, so they do what a car does — brake when you brake, switch on when it gets dark, keep the beam out of oncoming eyes — and one thing a car can't: sound an alarm when someone touches your bike. Five reasons riders are moving, with the studies behind each one.

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01

Drivers see you braking, not just blinking.

THE CAR BEHIND YOU KNOWS "HERE". IT DOESN'T KNOW "SLOWING".

8:30am, bright sun, straight flat road, taillight flashing. "A driver who wasn't paying attention came up behind me, saw me at the last second, slammed on his brakes, and rear-ended me." He heard the brakes for half a second before the hit. His light was working perfectly.

Every car sold since 1986 carries a third brake light because NHTSA measured a 4.3% long-term drop in rear-end crashes from that one lamp (Kahane & Hertz, 1998). Clemson found dynamic taillights are picked up earlier than static ones at night (Edewaard, Tyrrell et al., 2017). Cliq's motion sensor flares solid the instant you slow — the one signal every driver already reads a hundred times a day.

Your blink says you exist. It never says you're stopping. The driver finds that out when he hits you.

SOURCE · NHTSA DOT HS 808 696
Third brake light: 4.3% fewer rear-end crashes, long term
Kahane & Hertz, 1998 — the study every car since 1986 is built on. Tap to read the page.
02

1100 lumens on the road, none in anyone's eyes.

A LIGHT IN THE DRIVER'S EYES MAKES YOU HARDER TO SEE.

"Some random driver started cussing me out saying I was an asshole for using it." A truck driver's PSA on r/cycling, 274 upvotes: point your main light at drivers' eyes and it blinds them and makes you harder to see. The person you just dazzled is the one who has to avoid you.

Germany wrote it into law — StVZO §67: a bicycle headlight must not glare other road users, and flashing is banned outright. Farina's beam is built to that standard: a hard cut-off puts 1,100 lumens on the tarmac and nothing above the horizon. "The sharp cutoff lets you run a brighter light without blinding everybody out there." — u/Triabolical_, r/cycling

Of 16 competitor lights profiled, one carries a clean StVZO claim. The rest shine straight at the person who has to miss you. "StVZO or die." — WestToastPete, fixed.org.au

SOURCE · StVZO §67 (GERMAN FEDERAL LAW)
The headlight "must not glare other road users" — and flashing is banned
Straßenverkehrs-Zulassungs-Ordnung §67, current text. The standard Farina's cut-off beam is built to.
03

It's on before you remember.

THE LIGHT YOU FORGOT TO SWITCH ON DOESN'T COUNT.

"I don't know how many times I've gotten home from a ride and forgotten to turn the rear light off." — GPLama. Or rolled out at 5:45 with it still off. IIHS 2024: close to half of US cyclist deaths happen between 3pm and midnight — the exact window where a light you meant to switch on isn't.

The one peer-reviewed trial of an always-on bicycle light — 1,845 bikes, Aalborg University, 2013, replicated in 2025 with 5,380 riders — found 71% fewer night-time multi-party accidents. Not a better light. A light that was on. Farina and Cliq's ambient sensor makes that true without you: on when the light drops, off three minutes after you stop.

"Just bolt the light to the bike, turn it on, and forget about it. You don't even have to decide." — andrew_s, CycleChat. The 71% belongs to riders who never had to remember.

SOURCE · TRAFFIC SAFETY RESEARCH, 2025
Always-on bicycle lights: 71% fewer night-time multi-party accidents
Hels et al. 2025, n = 5,380 — replicating Madsen, Andersen & Lahrmann 2013 (1,845 bikes, Aalborg University).
04

It guards itself.

THE LIGHT IN YOUR POCKET ISN'T ON YOUR BIKE.

"My first one got stolen on the first ride. I always put my headlight in my pocket. Now the tail light too." Quick-release solved nothing — "it'll get nicked before the bike does." So the light lives in a jersey pocket, and the bike outside the café sits dark and unwatched.

Leave it on. The same motion sensor that runs the brake light arms as an alarm: the moment the bike moves without you, the light sounds and your phone buzzes. A rider on r/cycling designed the exact feature in a comment before knowing it existed: "in sleep mode until someone gets close to the bike."

In Australia, bicycles and sporting equipment are 16% of everything stolen in household break-ins — about 32,000 a year (ABS 2024–25). Nobody counts the lights. This one counts itself.

Real numbers, real studies
the studies behind each reason
71%

fewer night-time multi-party accidents with an always-on light (Madsen 2013; Hels 2025)

4.3%

long-term drop in rear-end crashes from the third brake light (Kahane & Hertz, 1998)

IP67

dust-tight, submersible to one metre (IEC 60529)

20 h

runtime on an LG 21700 cell, USB-C, three-hour charge

05

Built to the standard, not the marketing.

"WATER RESISTANT" IS A WORD. IP67 IS A REAL RATING.

"Stopped working after being in the rain once." "Water droplets were inside the light case and had fried the electrics — the emails I've received seem to be going down the route of user error." A light that dies in the first downpour leaves you riding home in the dark, in the rain, invisible — and then argues with you about the warranty.

IP67 (IEC 60529) means dust-tight and submersible to a metre — a definition you can check, not an adjective. LG 21700 cell, up to 20 hours, USB-C, three-hour charge. Independent bench testing caught a competitor's flagship delivering about a third of its claimed runtime — 1h15m measured against 3h30m on the box (BikeRadar). If your light's box doesn't say the standard, it isn't built to one.

And the reason people are moving now: the first 500 Farina orders get Cliq free. When they're gone, the pair is never free again.

SOURCE · IEC 60529 (THE IP CODE)
IP67 is a published standard: dust-tight, submersible to one metre
International Electrotechnical Commission, IEC 60529 — the definition every "waterproof" claim should point to.
SOURCE · BIKERADAR BENCH TEST
Claimed 3h30m on the box, about 1h15m measured on full beam
BikeRadar hands-on review, Magicshine Ray 2600B — why a runtime claim needs a number you can check.
FeatureVaria UT800Strada MK12Farina + Cliq
Front light~$180~$450$129 (pair)
TaillightSold separatelySold separatelyCliq — free (first 500)
Brake signal❌ None❌ None✅ Cliq motion sensor
Cut-off beam❌ None✅ Yes✅ StVZO §67
Auto on / off❌ Manual❌ Manual✅ Ambient sensor
Anti-theft alarm❌ None❌ None✅ Motion + phone alert
App controlHead unit only❌ None✅ THRIVE app
FeatureVariaStradaFarina+Cliq
Front light~$180~$450$129 pair
TaillightSeparateSeparateCliq free*
Brake signalCliq
Cut-off beamStVZO
Auto on / offAuto
Theft alarmAlarm
App controlEdge onlyApp
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If three or more of these are you, the problem isn't how bright your light is. It's that it can't think. Buy Farina and Cliq comes free — first 500 only. When they're gone the pair is never free again.

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Drivers see you braking, not just blinking. Farina and Cliq put 1100 lumens on the road without blinding anyone, turn themselves on when it gets dark, and sound an alarm if someone touches your bike. Boost your safety, reduce theft and manage your fitness, with the worlds smartest cycling lights!

  • Seen, without blinding anyone — auto brake light + 1100 lm StVZO cut-off beam.
  • Runs itself, doesn’t die — auto on at dusk, off when you stop. 20 hours, USB-C, IP67.
  • Guards itself — motion alarm the moment your bike moves without you.
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CLIQ

  • Cliq Smart taillight
  • Holder
  • Strap
  • Molle
  • Clip
  • Cushion
  • USB-C charge cable

FARINA

  • Farina Smart front light
  • Handlebar mount
  • Gopro mount
  • USB-C charge cable

THRIVE App & 30 days of THRIVE Fitness Free

  • The free THRIVE app is your hub to customizing and toggling the functions of your smart lights, as well as your personal cycling assistant, providing you with smart fitness features, coaching, anti-theft tracking, articles, challengers, special deals and much more! Learn more here.
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  • Our products are backed by the world class Thrive 2 year warranty, providing you with longevity unmatched by other products, ensuring you can continue to make the most out of your investment as new features via software updates roll out, without having to constantly upgrade.
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Farina Specifications

  • Size: 35mm wide x 43mm tall x 115mm long
  • Weight: 149g
  • LED output: Top 1100lm + Bottom 220lm
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth
  • Charging port: USB-C
  • Charging time: 3 Hours
  • Battery: LG Lithium-Ion 21700
  • Battery life: Up to 20 hours
  • Material: Polycarbonate, Silicon, Aluminum

All Farina Features

  • Ultra-bright 1100 lumen dual CREE LEDs
  • Anti-glare cut-off line
  • Optimal light distribution
  • Daylight visible with Ambient mode for auto toggling
  • Anti-theft alert via advanced motion sensing
  • Free Thrive App for full customizability and function toggling
  • Powerful & efficient dual core CPU with Bluetooth engine
  • Auto brake light via advanced drone technology
  • Smart and adjustable mount - fit for any handlebar/ride
  • Up to 20 hours battery life
  • Class leading water resistant (IP67)

Cliq Specifications

  • Size: 67mm tall x 35mm wide x 31mm thick
  • Weight: 65g
  • LED output: 90 lumens with boosted visibility
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth
  • Charging port: USB-C
  • Charging time: 3 Hours
  • Battery: LG Lithium-Ion 21700
  • Battery life: Up to 20 hours
  • Material: Polycarbonate, Silicon, Aluminum

All Cliq Features

  • Engineered triple lens system
  • Daylight visible with 90 lumens boosted brightness
  • Optimal light distribution
  • Anti-theft alert via advanced motion sensing
  • Free Thrive App for full customizability and function toggling
  • Powerful & efficient dual core CPU with Bluetooth engine
  • Auto brake light via advanced drone technology
  • Smart and adjustable seatpost and saddle mounting
  • Up to 20 hours battery life
  • Class leading water resistant (IP67)

What it unlocks

A front light that thinks. Brighter where it matters, quieter where it doesn’t, and never left behind.

  • See the road, not a glare wall: a cut-off beam that lights the surface without blinding oncoming riders.
  • Brightens and dims itself as the light changes, so you stop fiddling with buttons mid-ride.
  • Know how much battery is left before you leave, straight from the THRIVE app.
  • Move-and-alarm theft alert with a notification to your phone if your bike moves without you.
  • Group sync: Farina and Cliq behave as one set, on, off and modes together.
  • Runs off the app you already ride with. No separate app, no extra pairing.
  • Gets new modes with app updates instead of a new light every season.

“The first light I don’t think about. It sorts itself out and I just ride.”

Dawn rides, tunnels, the bike path home. It adjusts before I notice the light has changed, and the theft alarm has already gone off once outside a café. Worth it for that alone.

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★★★★★ Bunch ride regular · Brisbane
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Jul 10, 2022

Phenomenal lights

Phenomenal lights, super easy to set up and very customizable with the app, allows you to turn on “ride to wake” change flashing patterns and colors and can also sync with other riders using the same lights. My wife and I are very happy with them. Quality built, great design and function. I especially like the auto brake system, the system detects when you apply the breaks and flashes a solid light to let people behind you know that you are slowing down or stopping. Just hit buy now, you won’t be disappointed.

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Sean Trotter · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Sep 20, 2022

Best Lights on the Market

SmartBikeLights have been an excellent company to deal with. While shipping can take a little while, the lights are great, and the customer service has been on point. They have helped with any issues I have had, which is a huge plus. Also, the front light is unreal. So suitable for night riding in the UK. The rear lights with auto brake feature get many compliments too.

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Ori Livneh · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Nov 22, 2022

I love my SBL 'tail light.'

I have been very pleased with my SBL experience. The light is bright enough to be visible for a great distance, and the different modes allow me to tailor the output for the type of ride and time of day. The anti-theft mode is also helpful when we pause for a rest or have to go into a store with the bike on the rack. Overall, great product.

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Dominic P · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Aug 10, 2022

Loving it

I love💖 this smartlight. The material and build quality looks and feel high end product. The app is an added bonus. But the best thing i like is that the led lights are really bright and intensity can be adjusted. You can personalize the 3 led lights & hv 3 lightning modes. 😉😊. Thanks Smart Bikes lights!!!.

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Gianfranco Costa · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Apr 29, 2022

I love my SMARTBIKELIGHT 'tail light.'

The light is bright enough to be visible for a great distance, and the different modes allow me to tailor the output for the type of ride and time of day. The anti-theft mode is also helpful when we pause for a rest or have to go into a store with the bike on the rack. Overall, great product.

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Dominic D. · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Jun 11, 2022

Great Service

My original order unfortunately did not work but I emailed the company and they quickly tried to diagnose the problem and when they realized it was an defective unit they quickly sent me a replacement free of charge, and have kept me updated on the progress on my order.

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Dale Reynolds · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Apr 13, 2022

Good experience

As for the merchandise both the front and the rear light are fantastic. Excellent build quality (love the aluminum finish), great battery life and very bright. I recommend this product to any night trail rider, well any rider at night I should say.

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Tan L. · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Oct 11, 2022

Fantastic Light!

The merchandise, both the front and the rear lights, are fantastic. Excellent build quality (I love the aluminum finish), has great battery life and is very bright. I recommend this product to any night trail rider, well, any rider at night.

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Robert Holmes · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Jan 8, 2022

I was impressed with the quality of the

I was impressed with the quality of the lights. A single charge is good enough for the duration of an 8-hour ride with the max brightness on.

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Jeffrey R · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Jan 3, 2022

Nice Light!!!!!!

I like the auto on feature and the “brake light” feature. Compact yet visible. Nice little light for a decent price.

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Adam B. · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Jul 19, 2022

Incredible experience with Smart Bike

Incredible experience with Smart Bike Lights!! I received my rear bike light in less than 2 weeks from when I ordered it! Installing it on my bike was a breeze and linking it to my phone and their app was also very easy!! The rear bike light is seriously brighter than any light I have ever seen!! Getting rear ended is one of my biggest fears, but thankfully having this smart bike lights rear flasher helps minimize this risk! I will always have one of their lights on my bike as long as I’m a cyclist!.

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Pasha Somali · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Jun 15, 2022

I Bought the Smartlight CLIQ

I Bought the smartlight Cliq a few months ago. I really liked it and I bought 2 more. Excellent product and excellent service when I contacted them. The light itself is great: Lot’s of options and very bright led lights. Good for the kids on the dark road to school in wintertime.

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Tim · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Jun 8, 2022

Unfortunately I lost my Smart Light

Unfortunately I lost my Smart Light on my very first ride. Somehow the mount casing must have broken. I contacted the Company.Customer service was very accommodating and replaced the light no problem. Love the light. A very well designed and professionally packaged product.

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Steve Friebus · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Oct 7, 2022

SBL lights with brake feature! Perfect

I backed the first smart bike light but, unfortunately, was lost. I immediately bought a new one since I wanted to be visible, especially when almost nobody has a light on their bike. The brake feature is handy for others to notice you're slowing down.

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Abraham Akbareian · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Oct 26, 2022

Very flexible light with proper modes!

I use the Farina light as a helmet light; it works perfectly. (I use a radar light for the seat post position). I frequently use the alarm function when leaving my bike unattended; the app works great and is reasonably priced! Peter dankley.

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Verified buyer
Aug 25, 2022

I love the multi functionality and programmability

I love the multi functionality and programmability of this light through the app and with experimentation I have found a great set-up where the braking light is fantastic.

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Tony Blunt · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Sep 10, 2022

First quality products

People often stop me and remark on how visible my Cliq lights are from 2km away. The headlights (FARINA) are of the highest quality as well.

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Phil Smith · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Feb 16, 2022

I love the SMARTLIGHTS OF SBL

I love their lights, they are bright, interesting looking, their battery lasts a long time and their smart functionality is really neat.

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JD · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Feb 3, 2022

Amazing bike lights

Amazing bike lights - turns on/off automatically and includes a break light function. great battery life too. highly recommended!.

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EZ Gonzalez · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Nov 6, 2022

I find the light very useful

I find the light very useful. It is effortless to change the settings (four different modes can be pre-set). I love the theft.

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Dominic P · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Jan 21, 2022

Great Quality Bike Lights! A++

Really great quality lights and super bright! A+ Product! Shipping took a lot longer than i expected.Would recommend.

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Thanks..... EduardoL.A. · Farina rider · Verified
Verified buyer
Apr 21, 2022

I find the light very useful

It is effortless to change the settings (four different modes can be pre-set). I love the theft alert function.

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Andy Garcia · Farina rider · Verified