It also uses the Micro USB for charging rather than USB-C, it’s still reasonably expensive, and the aesthetics are quite outdated - noticeably so against the latest crop of front lights. Most cyclists will regularly ride after dark in autumn and winter, making bike lights an essential piece of kit, although daytime running bike lights are growing in popularity because they help you to be seen out on the road, even in bright sunlight. I can live with form over function this time, but sometimes it takes a couple of attempts to activate it, especially with gloves. We don't have a magic ability to collect every single deleted review; we can only identify reviews as deleted if we collect them on one date and then notice they are no longer visible on a subsequent date.

For me, there is one slight idiosyncrasy in that the light can sense the ambient light condition and adjust its beam accordingly - but the light goes brighter at night and dimmer during daylight.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

But the competition is stiff and when there are better performers available for less - there’s only one way the recommendations are going to go. Whether you live in Germany or not, it’s something that improves your safety when out and about, and might be worth investing in, particularly for those who frequent busy sections of road at night. So, imagine our excitement earlier this year when the brand launched a souped up version, complete with a rear-facing camera. I would recommend any StVZO front light made for ebikes (to be powered by the bike battery), especially from one of the big brands as mentioned upthread.

Make sure the light is attached tightly and securely so it won't budge as you roll over bumps in the road. Equally, when a mode is changed or the lights are to be turned off, one press of a button on one unit will change all the lights too. You can hold down the release button and slide the lamp without disassembling the entire mounting bracket.

In terms of the good, the Knog Mid Cobber has the widest angle of visibility out of all the lights on test - the distinctive curve of this light is instantly recognisable as a Knog, and it gives a whopping 330 degree range of visibility directly from the light. There is still a quick release between the mount and the light, like all the other models on test - helpful when locking up in town.Remaining power indicator: When the power is less than 20%, the indicator light turns red to remind you to charge the lamp in time.