Lupine C14 Mag Bike Taillight Review - feat. Magnetic Mount + Brake Sensor + Replaceable Battery

The Lupine C14 taillight is Lupine’s first rear light to feature a magnetic mount for quick and easy installation or removal. Designed to sit between the saddle seatrails, the C14 Mag is a compact taillight that features quite a few smart features. Lupine offers two versions, the $150 magnetic saddle rail mount version we have in this review and a $125 StVZO version that mounts to seat posts as well as e-bike variations. With the C14 Mag version we have in this review, the taillight is rated for up to 45 lumen output and 22 hour runtime. As with all Lupine products, the C14 Mag uses an all-aluminum construction and a fully serviceable construction that allows you to easily replace the Li-ion battery. To make the C14 Mag “smart” Lupine has also incorporated a brake and ambient light sensor to allow the taillight with optional brake sensing mode and auto-standby modes. One of the main features of the Lupine C14 Mag is the magnetic seatrail mount. This combines a seatpost bracket and slot design with an integrated magnet to hold the taillight securely in place rather than a quick release button like the Topeak Duo Fixer mounting system. Unlike most saddle rail mounts, the C14 Mag uses an aluminum design with two bolts that clamp the saddle rail from the top and bottom. Included with the light are two longer screws to accommodate taller carbon rails. The mount requires a minimum of 21mm between the saddle rails and seat and works with nearly any dual rail design that is approximately 35mm apart. Additionally, the bracket requires 13 mm of flat saddle rail to mount onto. The magnets are quite strong which means it requires a fair amount of force to pull the taillight off the mount. It’s highly secure and can even handle gravel riding. The big downside of the saddle rail design is that it prevents you from using strap-style saddle bags. The C14 Mag is one of Lupine’s latest taillights and combines a compact form factor with a slick saddle rail mounting to tuck the taillight under the saddle. Lupine is a brand known for their high quality products and German precision which is why they haven’t cut any corners with the C14 Mag. Unlike most plastic products on the market, the C14 Mag and mount utilize CNC-milled aluminum and have a fully serviceable design to ensure they outlast your bike. That means the C14 Mag is one of the few taillights on the markets that allow you to replace the Li-ion battery once the battery has reached its end of life. The combination of the aluminum construction and replaceable battery help justify the premium retail price of the C14 Mag and ensure the light can be used for years to come. ... Read the full review @ ~ 00:00 Intro 00:11 Unboxing Specs 03:22 Fit Finish 08:35 On The Road 09:41 Comparison (Rotlicht, KNOG Traffic, Topeak Aero, Magicshine Seemee 150) 11:51 The Final Score ~ Visit Our Website - Follow Us On Instagram - ~ Lupine - ~