Moon - MX Rechargeable Stem Mounted Front Bike Light with Garmin/Wahoo/Bryton Compatible GPS Mount, USB Type C, 20-400 Lumens

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Taking all of that into account it’s pretty clear why Moon MX GPS Mount Light scored such a great price score of 8.8/10 and why it features as one of the top recommended products in the Lights category. The sacrifices you make aren't about quality, they're about features and simply said, it comes down to power and battery life.More powerful lights and bigger batteries cost more, so looking for a bargain is necessarily going to limit those pieces. You can think about the sacrifice as being about max power or long burn times but the bottom line is the same. On the upside, that makes sense for the progression of most people's riding. As you find yourself needing higher-spec lights, you will likely be willing to spend more on them. If you can work with products that cover what most people do on a bike, you can find a good deal on a quality product. Do you need to see where you are going? Long Hold: activates the VLS mode and ramps the output from min to max mode slowly, release the button at the desired output The Cerberus light does the business at the far end of the bike with one rear LED and two side COB LED strips powered by a rechargeable 500mAh Li-Po battery. Again the flush side button is awkward to find in gloves, but it toggles through two solid and three flashing modes with a “press until you’re happy with the brightness”‘Variable Lumen System’ setting too. With the 50Lm max in the solid modes, 100Lm in the standard flash modes and a brutally bright 150Lm max in the Daylight Flash mode, no one has an excuse for not seeing you. There are three primary output modes with the Moon Sport MX: Cree LED only, COB LED only, and hybrid mode with both. For each of these modes, there are six output modes available which means the MX has a total of 19 modes when counting the Boost mode. Combined with the VLS setting that allows you to customize every mode except for Boost or the SOS flash option which means the MX can be tuned to match any rider preference. There are two pre-programmed constant modes, a low and a high setting with an additional three flash options. There is a steady flash that has a low/high pattern, a day flash (on/off) and a SOS flashing pattern that is intended to be used for emergencies only. With the direct stem mount the MX sits directly in front of the handle bars and has a sleek side profile.

This same advice holds true when looking for a nighttime adventure light. Often you need a light at the end of a long ride and in those situations, you might be moving a lot slower than normal. The last thing you want to worry about is getting home before your light dies.Sometimes we aren’t always able to store a bike in a warm, safe place. People living in shared accommodation, student housing, flats or other types of arrangements may not be allowed to keep their bicycle in communal areas (where space is usually the biggest). Quality Moon MX GPS Mount Front Bike Light will last much longer and perform better than their cheaper counterparts. They are typically made with higher quality materials and are designed to withstand the wear and tear that comes with regular use. Investing in a high-quality Moon MX GPS Mount Front Bike Light means that you won’t have to replace it as frequently, saving you money. As we say above, price is the most common top consideration for people buying cycling gear…the same goes for buying Lights.

In the COB only mode, the MX can put out 100 lumens of warm output. This mode should be treated as a “been seen” mode only as it’s not bright enough to illuminate the road. Instead, it’s ideal for daytime riding as the wide COB strip can ensure other riders or cars see you. Runtimes vary from 6:00 to 59:30 hr:min when in the 100 lumen constant mode and day flash setting respectively. We found the flash modes of the COB mode to be particularly useful for daytime riding as it keeps you visible without draining the battery. Note Moon Sport has recessed the COB into the housing which limits the visibility compared to the wrap-around design of the Fabric Lumaray. THE VERDICT There are hundreds upon hundreds of brands in bicycling. From budget to billionaire worthy, the range in prices can vary significantly.It's relatively easy to find a light that's bright enough for an hour. Anything beyond that becomes more difficult and expensive. Don't forget though, you might want to ride more than once before needing to charge. Do you want to charge after every ride? You might also want to consider multiple uses for your light. Using the same light during the commute as you use for long rides on the weekend is a good way to save money. This consideration also opens up the discussion of what kind of mounting you need. The Cree LED is capable of a maximum of 300 lumen output and with it’s adjustable beam angle is ideal for nighttime riding. Runtimes for the Cree only mode vary from 2 hours in the 300 lumen mode to 46:45 hr:min when in daytime flash. When using VLS, the output can also drop down to 20 lumen with a 156 hr runtime. We were impressed with the beam pattern of the cool Cree LED as it has a uniform and wide shape that illuminates the road. Although we still recommend riding with 1000 or more lumen for night time riding, the Cree mode works well for urban riding or shorter trips on dark bike trails. The output and beam pattern is comparable to similar 400 lumen lights such as the Magicshine Allty 400 or the Topeak Headlux. Maximum lumen output of 400 lumens enables you to see far into the distance even on the darkest of nights.

Before I get too far into the details, we have a buyer's guide for the best bike lights, while this is a guide focussing on the best budget bike lights. An expensive bike light isn’t necessarily better so it’s an obvious question to wonder what you might be giving up with the options on this list focused on less expensive options.

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VARIABLE LUMEN SYSTEM (VLS): This is a feature Moon Sport has incorporated into most of their lights and allows you to adjust the output of each mode independently. Once activated, the light ramps up from minimum to maximum power for that mode (note it flashes at each extreme to indicate a max/min has been reached) slowly until you select the desired level. The chosen output value overrides the factory defaults allowing for full customization. Although it’s a cool feature to see, the factory defaults will likely be sufficient for most riders. You might also want to get a bike cover if your bike will be open to the elements whilst at work, school or elsewhere. A cover will protect your bike’s surface from wear and tear, helping to keep it in the best condition possible.