Which Front LED Cycle Light is best and which one should I buy? Or what is the difference between all your cycle lights? These are very common questions when people call us or walk into our store. We have tried to simplify our range - each to fit a unique purpose.
Two Product Ranges: The Extreme Range - known for:
- More bang for your buck - ie value for money
- Good batteries with decent run times
- CREE XM L LEDs with a Theoretical Max 1 000 Lumen per LED
- Tried and tested O-ring mount
The K-Range - known for:
- The Best Performance - most light for longest run times at least weight
- The Best Panasonic Commercial Li-Ion Batteries we could source with the highest capacity
- CREE XM L2 LEDs with a Theoretical Max 1 200 Lumen per LED (20% more than the above)
- Tried and tested O-ring mount + Quick Release Swivel Mounts
All our lights also feature:
- Neoprene pouches that stretch. This allows you to fit it onto your stem and they sit tight as ever. No more vibration with scratching of your frame.
- SABC approved chargers.
Different Beam Patterns The number of LEDs, with the way the reflectors are cut, determine the beam pattern. Rule of thumb - the one LED lights have a small hot spot in the middle, with enough light on the perimeter to see wide as well. A three (or seven) LED light will have a much wider beam (flood) that will light up more of the track. You can generally see further (but narrower) with a single LED, while seeing more (wider) with a three LED light. View all the different beam patterns
here... To focus on each light's specific use: Extreme Range Extreme 1200 MKII -
full spec The light that revolutionized night riding in South Africa. It simply gets the job done. 900 Lumen with a 4 hour plus run time on high. Priced not to break the bank. 4 400 mAh 4 cell battery pack. Extreme 2000 MKII -
full spec Lots of light (three LEDs), paired with a six cell battery pack - at a reasonable price. With the slightly bigger battery pack, this light gives you a lot of light, while being reasonable priced by equipping it with a 6 600 mAh six cell battery pack (that is slightly heavier and bulkier than the top of the range 4 cell packs).
K-Range Extreme 1.4K -
full spec Here we focused on run-time. If endurance racing like the Transbaviaans or multi day Adventure Racing is your game - this is the light for you. With the XM L2 LED (very efficient) and a Panasonic 6 800mAh 4 cell battery pack, it will light your way for 6 hours on high - and 22 hours low! Low is sufficient for 90% of the tracks that you will ride. Extreme 2K -
full spec Top of the range racing light. The same beam pattern with its three LEDs as the Extreme 2000, but equipped with XM L2 LEDs and the 6 800mAh battery pack. It gives you the best of all the worlds. A wide flood beam with 1 800 Lumen that runs for more than 5 hours on high. This light is ideal for single track riding. Extreme 3K -
full specs The most light by far! The bulkiest light of all, but with lots and lots and lots of light - 3 000 Lumen of it. The 10 200 mAh 6 cell Panasonic battery ensures that you don't run out of juice. This light is best suited to social or downhill riders needing the maximum amount of light - from a slightly bigger unit. Still uncertain which light is best for you? Give us a call at the shop on 021 886 5479 or pop into our new store in Stellenbosch. [caption id="attachment_6852" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]
Our new Cycle Light Spec Sheet.[/caption]
Our new Cycle Light Spec Sheet.[/caption]