Bontrager Ion 100 R, Flare R City User Manual

Bontrager Ion 100 R
and Flare R City

The Bontrager Ion 100 R is a daylight-visible
headlight that provides 100 lumens of broad,
balanced light to see and be seen in the city,
day or night.

The Bontrager Flare R City is a daylight-visible
tail light that provides 35 lumens of broad,
balanced light to be seen in the city, day or night.

Each light in its brightest mode may be visible
from over 400 meters (0.25 miles), with a broad
light pattern ideal for riding in city and urban
environments. Proper setup and selection of
mode is critical to maximize visibility and riding
safety.

Install the lights with the power button facing up
and the lens perpendicular to the ground. This
position will maximize visibility for cars and for
illuminating your environment. The daytime flash
modes are the brightest, so are best reserved
for day use. Night steady and night flash modes
are designed for use in the dark. These lights
also feature an ambient light sensor that can
automatically select the best flash mode for your
environment.

About this manual

This manual is for Bontrager lights Ion 100 R
(headlight) and Flare R City (tail light).

Please read this entire manual, especially
the safety information. Check for updates at
trekbikes.com

IMPORTANT: Check your local lighting laws.
Flashing lights and full brightness may not be
allowed in all locations. Ion 100 R and Flare R
City do not conform to the German road traffic
regulation StVZO.

For more information

If you need help not offered by this manual, talk
to your Bontrager retailer or visit trekbikes.com.

Bontrager Ion 100 R
and Flare R City

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Installation

Before first use, charge the battery.

To install the Ion 100 R

1. Place the quick-connect on the handlebar
with the hook in front.

Front of bike

2. Stretch the strap under
the bar and connect to
the hook.

NOTE: Use the second hook to
latch excess strap.

3. Slide the ION 100 R
onto the bracket until
it clicks.
The power button should
be facing up and the lens
of the light should be
perpendicular to the road.

To install the Flare R City

1. Install the quick-connect bracket on the
seatpost with the lever to the drive side of the
bike. When installed properly, the lens will be
perpendicular to the ground and the saddle
icon will point the same direction as the
saddle on the bike.

2. Stretch the strap
around the seatpost and
connect to the hook.

3. Slide the light onto the
bracket.

Removal

To remove the Ion 100 R

Press down on the tab and
slide the light away from
the lever.

Alternatively, you can remove
the entire quick-connect
bracket, with the light
attached.

To remove the Flare R City

Press down on the tab and
slide the light away from
the lever.

Alternatively, you can remove
the entire quick-connect bracket,
with the light attached.

Operation

To power on, press the power
button.

The light will be in the output
mode last used.

To power off, press and hold
the power button until the light turns off.

Auto brightness

The lights automatically adjust their brightness
for maximum visibility and battery conservation.

The Ion 100 R and Flare R City get brighter as
ambient light increases (day), and dimmer as
ambient light decreases (night).

NOTE: When auto brightness is enabled,
Ion 100 R modes are 100, 50, 5, and auto flash.
Flare R City modes are auto flash, or auto
steady.

To disable or enable auto brightness, press and
hold the power button 8 seconds. The main LED
will flash once.

2. Remove

1. Press

1. Press

2. Remove

Power
button

Status

LED

List of parts
Ion 100 R

Headlight with sealed lithium-ion
battery (USB rechargeable)

Quick-connect bracket for headlight

(PN W527649)

Fits any size round handlebar, 22.2mm to 35mm.

Charger cable (PN W327765)

Micro USB cable can be
plugged into a computer
or wall adapter
(adapter not included).

Use with a quality CE or UL approved USB
charger rated for 500 mA or greater.

Flare R City

Tail light with sealed lithium-ion
battery (USB rechargeable)

Quick-connect bracket for tail light

(PN W533846)

Easily mounts to the seatpost of any Trek city,
road, or mountain bike. Features a built-in 16
degree offset to place the lens perpendicular to
the ground with a normal seatpost angle.

Accessories

The Ion 100 R and Flare R City lights are
compatible with these optional mounting
systems. Please see your Bontrager retailer
for details.

Bontrager helmet mount (PN 428462)

• Strap mount easily attaches a Bontrager Ion or

Flare light to most helmets.

Bontrager Lithos helmet Blendr
accessory mount (PN 516635)

• Blendr mount integrates into the Bontrager

Lithos helmet.

Bontrager seatstay
bracket (PN418932)

• Adjustable plastic

mount fits low on
the frame.

Bontrager seatpost
clamp (PN 418932)

• Rigid clamp with
adapters for
seatposts from

22.2-31.8mm.

Bontrager seat pack
clip (PN W528503)

Clip-style light mount
attaches to seat bags,
backpacks, belts, and
pockets.

Bontrager Blendr
accessories

• Attachment system

for Bontrager Blendr
stems fits a variety of
accessories. See your
Bontrager retailer for details.

BT16_ION_100_R_FLARE_R_CITY_V1

Main LED

Battery status feature

The status LED tells the percent of battery
charge that remains.

Status LED color Charge remaining

Red steady 5 to 25%

Red flashing Less than 5%

Low battery feature

The light automatically changes to low battery
flash mode when the battery supply goes
below 5%. This extends the light output for an
additional hour.

A bicycle without correct lights and reflectors
might be difficult for other people to see, and
you might not be able to see. If you cannot see,
or other people cannot see you, you could have
an accident. Make sure your lights operate
correctly and that batteries are charged.

WARNING

To change mode

1. Quick-press the power button. Each press
moves to the next mode (see table below).

Ion 100 R

Modes*

Lumen
Output
(peak)

Runtime
(hours)

Auto
Brightness

High 100 1.5 No
Medium 50 3 No
Low 5 16 No
Auto flash

Night 100 7 Yes

Day 100 5 Yes

Flare R City

Modes*

Lumen
Output
(peak)

Runtime
(hours)

Auto
Brightness

Auto flash

Day 35 8 Yes

Night 35 16 Yes

Auto steady

Day 20 3 Yes

Night 2 20 Yes

*With auto brightness enabled.

The light may be hot to touch.

CAUTION

Charging the battery

Both the Ion 100 R and Flare R City are fully
charged in the packaging, but we recommend
that you charge them before first use. Complete
charging takes approximately 4 hours from
empty.

1. Open the USB port
cover.

2. Plug the Micro charger
cable into the USB port
on the light.

3. Plug the cable into a
computer or wall
adapter.

4. When the charge is
complete, unplug the
Micro charger cable
and close the USB
port cover.

IMPORTANT: Ensure USB
cover is latched before
riding in the rain or in wet
conditions. If USB cover is
not closed, damage to the
light may occur.

Status indicator while charging

While charging, the status LED indicates the
battery charging status.

Status LED Battery power status

Flashing red Charging: The flash rate

slows as charging nears
completion

Off Charge complete

For best results, charge at room temperature in
a dry place. Use a quality CE or UL approved
USB charger rated for 500 mA or greater. Avoid
extreme conditions including wet, cold, or
extremely hot.

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of the Trek Bicycle Corporation.

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Traveling with the light(s)

The light contains a lithium-ion battery. Certain
restrictions may apply to this product when
traveling, especially when traveling by air. Always
check with your carrier for specific restrictions
prior to traveling with this product.

Caring for the battery

Store the light at room temperature in a dry
place. Avoid moisture, or extreme hot or cold.

Store the light in the charged condition. Avoid
“deep discharge.” Battery life will decrease if the
light is stored in a fully discharged condition.

Over time, the run time of the battery will
diminish. Expect about 500 full charges,
depending on care. After a full life, the battery
will continue to charge but with a lower run time.
When the run time is unsatisfactory, please
recycle. Do not open the case of the light or
incinerate.

Specifications

• Ion 100 R: 3.7Vdc, 250mAh, 0.9Wh

• Flare R City: 3.7Vdc, 250mAh, 0.9Wh

Recycling

Please recycle the battery.

In the US, you can find out where to do this at
call2recycle:

http://www.call2recycle.org/

This symbol on the product(s)
and/or accompanying
documents means that used
electrical and electronic
products should not be mixed
with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery,
and recycling outside the US,
please take this product(s) to
designated collection points. Alternatively, in
some countries you may be able to return your
products to your local retailer upon purchase of
an equivalent new product. Disposing of this
product correctly will help save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative
effects on human health and the environment,
which could otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling. Please contact your local
authority for further details of your nearest
designated collection point. Penalties may be
applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with your national legislation.

Trek contact information

North America

Trek Bicycle
801 West Madison Street

Waterloo, WI 53594 USA

Tel: [phone]

Europe

Bikeurope BV
Ceintuurbaan 2-20C
3847 LG Harderwijk
The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

Australia

Trek Bicycle Corp. Au.
8 Townsville Street
(Level One)
Fyshwick (ACT)

2609 AU

Tel: [phone]

European Union Compliance

Ion 100 R and Flare R City do not comply with
German StVZO regulations!

Trek Bicycle Corporation and Bontrager hereby
declare that the lighting device(s) identified as
‘Ion 100 R’ and ‘Flare R City ’ are in compliance
with the following European Directives:

• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU