OP, I would suggest looking for another light, it's not like there's a lack of competition in that space. The fact that it can also be linked into a system with other Gloworm lights makes it a very attractive option for anyone interested in the ecosystem as a whole. Setup is fiddly both for the alloy mount and for the different beam patterns, which you need to select with the light off, meaning you have to go through the process again if you don't like the result. The handlebar lights are usually bigger and heavier, with large battery packs, while helmet lights are lightweight to avoid neck fatigue.

It’s not the most powerful light we’ve ever tested, but the Hope R8 puts out enough light to illuminate everything in front of you and then some.Check out our separate round-up of the best mountain bike lights if you're after lights for riding off-road on trails. The beam pattern gives a bright and fairly round focal point, and some side and front flood tapering that helps generate context on the trail. While power feels lower than claimed, it’s ample to ride gnarly trails with confidence, although a better beam spread would be helpful in tight turns. The Mk17 Race sits at the bottom of Exposure's bike headlight range, but it's still an excellent light from the British brand.

However, its high output, reasonable run time and swappable battery make it a useful and versatile option. Unlike most road lights, some mountain bike lights can be mounted above or below the bar – just be careful to check it’s waterproof in the orientation you want to use it. The high IPX 7 waterproof rating means that it should be able to withstand the worst of winter weather.High and low beams have different patterns, with the high beam focusing light in the distance and the low beam flooding the closer area. I've had nothing but grief from the Android charging plugs, and really hate that they've become standard on so many lights. Lumicycle drafted in an ex-Formula 1 thermal and aerodynamic engineer to work on the 2021 Apogee, with a focus on improving efficiency and reducing weight. The discharge current was set at 2A, which is pretty much the high setting of most Led type lights so this would give a fair time reference of using either battery in your light. All Hope lighting systems and their components are covered by a two-year warranty against manufacturing defects.