Next up in our winter gear guide series: lights. The days are getting shorter: its time to toughen up, and face those cold, dark, and sometimes damp, mornings. We have compiled a list of a few of the illumination options available locally, to make sure you can see the road or trail clearly, and keep you rubber side down through the dark times.
Giant NUMEN+ HL1 R699
If you are on a budget, and on the hunt for a minimalist bar mounted light, add the NUMEN+ HL1 to your list. With five modes and a power level indicator you won’t run out of juice and get caught in the dark.
Features
- 2W headlight with High power Creed LED
- Modes: High (6hrs)/ Mid (12hrs)/ Flash (30hrs)/ Strobe (30hrs)/ Police Flash (30hrs)
- Aluminum case
- Li-ion Rechargeable Battery via Mirco USB
- Power indicator
Availability: Giant stores
Extreme Lights Core+ Cycle Light R995
The Core+ Cycle Light is a bang for buck offering from Extreme Lights. With a maximum of 750 Lumens, four settings, and a runtime of 40 hours on the low setting, this light has what you need to get started on after dark excursions.
Features
- Cree XP-L, natural white light up to 750 lumens
- Modes: Boost (3.5 hrs)/ High (10hrs)/ Low (40hrs)/ Pulse (15hrs)
- 2 Cell 8.4V 2200mAh Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery
- Power indicator
- O-Ring bar mount fits any size round handlebar
- Battery Pouch: High-quality stretchable neoprene
- 12 Month Warranty
Availability: Online
R1000- R1999
Bontrager Ion 800 R1799
A compact unit offering a maximum shine of 800 Lumens. No frills, or fussing with cables and battery mounts. If a minimalist setup is what you are after the Ion 800 is worth a closer look.
Features
- See with our focused optics and over 270 degrees of visibility
- 800 lumens via a high-power CREE LED
- 800LM-1.5hrs, 450LM-3hrs, 200LM-6hrs, night flash-20hrs, day flash 20hrs
- Fully charges in 6 hours via a sealed Micro USB port
- Includes 20 degree +/- adjustable Sync bracket that fits bars from 22.2-35.0mm
- Blendr compatible, secure bar mount available
Availability: learn more here
Ryder ORION 1500 USB R1385
The ORION 1500 USB offers all the bells and whistles at a competitive price. Four modes, a battery level indicator, a bike mounted battery pack, as well as the option to mount to helmet or handlebars, means that there isn’t anything you can’t do with this light.
Features
- Compact 1500 lumen rechargeable front light
- Lightweight li-ion 7200mah rechargeable battery pack
- USB rechargeable (adaptor cable included)
- 4 modes: high-medium-low-flashing
- 3 – 28 hours run time (depending on mode)
- Battery level indicator
- Recharging time 7-10 hours
- Includes rechargeable battery, charger, battery, bike mount, helmet mount and handlebar mount
Availability: learn more here
R2000- R2999
LEZYNE DECA DRIVE 1500XL R2250
Light, compact and bright. Offering a maximum of 1500 Lumens and six brightness settings, the DECA DRIVE will have your back for trail and tarmac exploration.
Features
- Max lumens: 1500
- Weight: 247g (without hard mount)
- Recharge time: 8.5hrs (1A) / 5hrs (2A)
Availability: learn more here
Extreme Lights Ultimate+ Cycle Light R2995
The top of the range offering from the local guru’s at Extreme Lights. Providing a maximum of 3000 Lumens on the highest setting, the Ultimate+ should be up for whatever adventures you have in mind. The wireless bar-mounted remote is a useful addition for switching settings on the fly, and avoiding those awkward, one-handed descents when you need to turn things up a notch.
Features
- 4 Cell 8.4V 6 800mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- XP Quick-release cycle light clamp, suited to all sizes of round bicycle handlebar
- Wireless Remote
- Battery Pouch: High-quality stretchable neoprene
- 12 Month Warranty
- 2.5 – 40 hours run time (depending on mode)
- 4 modes: boost – high – low – pulse
- Max 3000 Lumens
Availability: Online
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