The reason I decided to purchase the VTG-1000 was... after seeing it installed on the Brompton CEO's bike during a visit to Tokyo. Honestly, I didn't have high expectations before purchasing, but I was pleasantly surprised when it arrived.
1. There are world-renowned brands like Busch & Miller and Germany's Stvzo.
But no company makes lights specifically for Brompton.
2. The Brompton headlight was truly disappointing. I think the Brompton headlight is truly the worst. Does Brompton headquarters even realize how much glare it causes to other riders?
This model does something even Brompton headquarters doesn't.
Regardless of the reason, I think it's truly remarkable.
3. The anti-glare function is quite good.
4. The battery life is a bit disappointing, but it's reassuring that it can be used while charging.
5. The design is top-notch. At first, I was unfamiliar with the mount, which made me nervous, but upon first glance, it felt like a Lego piece, perfectly suited to my Brompton.
6. The remote control function (for whatever reason, it's amazing... these guys are truly geniuses.)
7. The DRL function. (How did they come up with this...? Amazing.)
8. The brightness can be adjusted with the dedicated app... it's truly amazing... really...
9. The design... the glare-free performance... the shape that matches the Brompton... the creation of an adventurous model that no other company has done... it's truly amazing...
10. My email conversation with the staff... was quite positive...
Now, I'll address my regrets.
1. When the DRL is on... there's a high-pitched noise.
2. It would be nice if the tail light were longer, like the stock Brompton, rather than mounted on the saddle.
3. The app lacks variety (I hope they'll customize various functions in the future.)
4. Finally... the software is so incredibly difficult...
I accidentally locked the remote control. I had no idea there was a way to lock and unlock the remote control.
Repairing a lost pairing seems simple, but it's actually quite difficult.
I just recently had a situation where I almost gave up on the remote control. It wouldn't work for days. But I finally managed to unlock it and re-pair it after talking to a staff member.
I really hope these methods are documented in the manual.
Finally, the key issue now is after-sales service and durability.
I think Brompton users are willing to buy this product, even though it's expensive.
It's a product they really needed.
If the durability and after-sales service are good,
I think it'll be such a great product that it'll be hard to believe anyone isn't buying it.