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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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The first thing to think about is what you are planning to do. You need a light that will go the distance but there are different considerations for commuting vs adventuring. If you are commuting then you need a light to last for your commute but you might want to cover more than one trip. Sure, you could charge between the morning and evening ride but are you going to want to deal with that? What about charging every night, is that something you want to think about? Even if your commute is short, you might want to get a set of lights that has enough battery for more than one day. It's relatively easy with a light to be seen but if you need to see you are going to need to really study the specs. If you are looking for more information about any of this, keep reading for even more details. What does choosing a budget light sacrifice? If you are shopping for a light to make yourself visible there's a lot of flexibility. A really good reflector does an amazing job at amplifying not much light and making sure you are visible to cars. Multiple brands have settled on 40-50 lumens as the right brightness for night flash modes and I've also found that feels about right. There are also options for far brighter lights and while I wouldn't dissuade anyone from going brighter, I've not found it to be necessary for visibility. Long Hold: activates the VLS mode and ramps the output from min to max mode slowly, release the button at the desired output

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. The first thing is material. Looking at what Moon MX GPS Mount Front Light is made of will give you a really good idea of the quality overall. Take a look at the specs above and you should be able to see the material. It’s then up to you to decide if it meets your expectation. The Moon Sport MX combines a Garmin/Wahoo mount with a bright 400 Lumen front light for day or nighttime visibility. Retail Price The biggest challenge when looking for a budget bike light is making sure you are also getting a quality bike light. A product isn't good value if it's junk that you end up needing to replace it anyway. I frequently ride with people using lights that aren’t visible in the best of situations and fall off often. Those lights aren’t good value and buying them wastes money. With that in mind, I made sure to include only products that are good quality even if that means they aren't the absolute cheapest option.Price, as you would imagine, is the most popular reason for someone buying one product over another. It is the single most important factor in choosing the majority of products we buy. The same goes for Lights. 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. 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.

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 Of course, this doesn’t mean buy the most expensive items, but it does mean to think about if the price tag has more to do with the bragging rights than the actual quality of the product. You might be a cycling newbie or a relative De-France competitor, but anyone can fall victim to the common buying mistakes when it comes to cycling gear. Unfortunately, while the internet makes shopping easier than ever before, it has also increased the difficulty for newcomers to discern the good from the bad.Cycling to work is a very rewarding and physically stimulating way of getting to work. Beating the soul crush of driving and the busy crunch of public transport, cycling is great for the mind and the body. However, every product is different, and every brand has its budget products and big flops. Make sure to research the exact product you’re looking at to see if the quality is worthy of the brand it represents. Don’t go for the cheapest thing

Safety should always come first. You should never skimp when buying bicycle gear because it could one day save your life. You (hopefully) would never cut corners on your helmet, so you shouldn’t act any differently to the rest of your gear. If you are instead looking for a front light to see where you are going, the number has to be a lot higher. My riding tends to be in the 32-37 kph range at night and for me to feel safe at those speeds, I find I need at least 800 lumens. If I go under that number, I find it hard to process the information I'm getting from the road surface at speed and I start to slow down. I find that to be true even on well-lit city streets but the need does drop if my speed drops. If you ride slower, it's likely you can make it work with less power but my advice is 800 lumens if you need to see where you are going. How long should a light last? Our advice is to take your time studying factors like the reputation of the brand, the materials used to manufacture the product and also comparing it to other products of a similar price in the Lights category.But what do you need to look out for when shopping for cycling gear? What are the best brands? What kit is really necessary? Do you really need it? Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker not a lender – credit is subject to status and affordability and is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC. Terms & Conditions Apply. The best part about cycling is that you need very little to get going. There are a number of must-have pieces of equipment such as a helmet, high visibility clothing and lights, but apart from this small group, you don’t need anything extra. 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.

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