Moon Meteor Vortex Pro Front 1300 Lumen Cycle Light

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All the lights chosen have a minimum output of a claimed 1,500 lumens, but some are much brighter. Generally, more lumens equates to a higher price. Overall, the very clever Rigel Max offers decent performance considering how small it is. It hasn't got the best beam on the market, but it is still very effective for riding on a range of roads and byways. Verdict We then wanted to get a bit more specific and only look at Moon products that are listed in the Lights category. With this type of light, when pointed down so as not to blind anyone, you're not actually seeing the entire road ahead of you, you're seeing a small circle determined by whatever your front wheel is pointing at at that particular instant. Perfect if all the roads you ride on are straight as an arrow. Additionally, unless you point it down and in doing so create a hotspot that will further reduce your night vision, half of the output is blazed away uselessly, except that it annoys traffic. There's a lot of sense in using one of the StVzO-compliant bike lights.

The light has an IPX7 rating. It's withstood very heavy showers, prolonged rain and bike washes and remained completely unaffected. Switch Where does it say in my post that I point it down? I aim it up the road to see where I am going and where the road goes. When did you use this particular light that you are running down, I would suspect that you have never tried it which, if that is the case, would make your points meaningless. The awkward button is unfortunate, as it controls so many things with various durations of a press (both while on or off). Take the time learn these routines and familiarise yourself with the light indicators, though, and you really start to enjoy what it can offer. Charging Four of the light’s six LEDs have a narrow-angle – spotlight – lens, while the two outermost bulbs on the lower row have a wide-angle lens, designed to flood light across the trail. Moon Rigel Enduro performance

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Controlling the light is no different to many others, with just a single button for operation, which also displays mode and battery life. Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker not a lender – credit is subject to status and affordability and is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC. Terms & Conditions Apply. You get four solid modes: 700/400/200/80 lumens, plus give the button a double tap to get that Boost mode. Although the two Allen bolts that attach the clamp to the bar are only 2.5mm, the clamp is very secure. Its out-front style also looks sleek, with the main bulk of the unit sitting next to and slightly in front of the stem.

The Vortex consistently charges from flat in about four hours – more than the claimed 3.4hrs – via the supplied USB C cable. That it has a yellow trim is great - it stands out from all the other charging cables, and helps you avoid taking the wrong one. I guess we'll agree to disagree, I ride half of the year when it's dark (very early commute), also tried a lot of brands and won't use anything but a headlight with a flattened beam with some lateral spread. The Vortex Pro is quite a small unit compared with a lot of the lights on the market today, especially those that boast an output of 900 lumens, as the Vortex Pro does in its Boost mode.Hold the button to select VLS mode and keep holding as it scrolls up and down until it's the brightness you want... Price, as you would imagine, is the most popular reason for someone buying one product over another. It is the single most important factor in choosing the majority of products we buy. The same goes for Lights. In IO mode the light detects darkness and turns itself on – ideal for riding through heavily shaded areas or tunnels during the day, or if your commute starts in daylight and finishes in the dark or vice versa. It doesn't get fooled by artificial light either, so don't panic when you're cruising under streetlights. The Moon Vortex Series front bike light is perfect for on road cycling and commuting with a improved Lumen output and new button control system.The upgraded Meteor Vortex Pro has has an impressive max output of 1000 lumens, is waterproof and uses a USB-C cable for charging.

I was a little sceptical of the 120-lumen default setting – yes, it's good enough for shared use town paths perhaps, and useful for reading road signs, rummaging in panniers and tending to a mechanical, but around town I felt more comfortable with the 200-lumen Steady Flash. This is then committed to the light's memory. This allows you to tailor the light to suit your environment. To restore the factory preset you simply remove the battery, depress the power button for a second or two, and then reassemble. Switch Of course, there are plenty of lights available online for less money, but they won’t necessarily offer the same reliability or aftersales support as the trusted brands tested here. You also get a wired remote control which connects to the light via the USB-C charging port. I've found that being able to change modes while keeping your hands on the hoods makes life a lot easier. I use the Ravemen PR1600 on my winter road bike, and being able to switch between dipped/high beam easily when interacting with oncoming traffic is great. You press and hold the button for a few seconds to swap from steady to flash, and then you have another four flashing modes plus an SOS setting.

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The twin button setup doesn’t work logically and the matrix display isn’t easy to decipher when shifting between modes and using the VLS or IBF. It does display the remaining battery charge clearly, though. It's not perfect for road use where a wider, flatter beam is better to reduce the chances of dazzling oncoming traffic, but angled down I didn't seem to irritate anyone while still getting the light shining up the road. You need to have a bit of common sense and courtesy with the lumen output too.