How to Choose a MTB Front Light

In order to insure your safety when you ride at night, you need you choose a good bike light. Some people think it’s cool to use a torch, some even make fun of flashing the torch over passers by. I must say, this is not right. For your safety, you need to buy correct bike light, including front light, rear light and helmet light.

Front light is used to light up the road ahead, so we need a wider horizon except enough luminescent. Considering your riding distance, if you often ride a long journey, the light must have a endurable battery. Besides, waterproof and excellent heat dissipation is also very important. Furthermore, you’d better combine the distance light and passing light.

Below are some of my recommendation:

1. Spiker 1211Spiker 1211, a mini front light, extremely lightweight with durable and colorful appearance. 850 Lumens penetrate the darkness strongly and 5 - 14 hours ultra long run time, it is just the one that any cyclist looking for to riding fast and safely.

• LED: 1*Cree XM-L2 LED• Max output: 850 Lumens• Running time: 5.1 ~ 14.5 hrs• Mode: High - Low - Strobe - OFF• Material: 6063-T5 Aluminum alloy • Surface treatment: Type III hard-anodized • Battery Pack: 8.4V 5200mAh Samsung Battery Pack

• Charging Time: 7.5 Hours• Waterproof Level: IP65• Weight (w/o battery): 60g• Dimensions: 43mm (L) x 35mm (D)• Waterproof level: IPX6• Color: Black, Grey, Red, Blue

2.Sogn 1100 Sogn 1100, with the latest generation CREE XM-L2 LED emits a luminous power of 1100 Lumens which offers a beam distance of 200 meters. Small,bright,persistent ,fashion, high waterproof degree IPX8, this light works perfect in extreme rainy, cold weather, even underwater 2 meters.

• LED: 1*Cree XM-L2 LED• Max Output: 1100 Lumens• Running Time: 4.3 ~ 11.7 hours• Modes: High - Low - Strobe - OFF• Material: 6063-T5 Aluminum alloy• Surface Treatment: Type III hard-anodized • Battery Pack: 8.4V 5200mAh Samsung Battery• Charging Time: 7.5 Hours• Waterproof Level: IPX8, Under Water 2 meters

• Weight (w/o Battery): 75g• Dimensions: 49(L) x 34(D)mm

3. Spiker 1206Spiker 1206,from the first generation of Xeccon family, Max output reach 1200 Lumens, with long run time 4-9.9 hrs. Light sensing function is our favorite feature of this model, which can adjust brightness automatically according to ambient environment and save power.Now pick up a color you like, then start your happy cycling.

• LED: 1*Cree XM-L2 LED• Max Output: 1200 Lumens• Running Time: 4 ~ 9.9 hrs• Three Mode: Low - High - Light Sensor - OFF• Strobe Mode (Hold 3 seconds)• Light Sensor: Adjust light brightness automatically according to ambient environment• Material: 6063-T5 Aluminum alloy• Surface Treatment: Type III hard-anodized • Battery Pack: 8.4V 5200mAh Samsung Battery• Charging Time: 7.5 Hours• Waterproof Level: IP65

• Weight (w/o Battery): 132g• Dimensions: 57(L) x 42(D)mm