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Review on ๐Ÿšฒ INTERLUME GTX1000 Smart Bike Light Set: Ultra Bright 1000 Lumens Headlight & Tail Light Combo - USB Rechargeable for MTB, Road & Commuter Cycling - Waterproof and Durable by Apace by Cody Bowie

Revainrating 4 out of 5

This is one of the reputable flashlights but the bracket is not up to date.

I have tried at least 20 different bike headlights so far and for quick comparison they can be broken down into 3 levels. The low end isn't a serious light and not bright enough for adults driving in dark places. They are really only suitable for kids driving at low speed and in a low-traffic area with streetlights or maybe in dark places where there is no vehicular traffic at all. (They can also work well as rechargeable flashlights if you don't need long range often.) The medium range is bright enough for slower driving at speeds of up to 15 mph or so. These flashlights are still relatively inexpensive, and different wattage and beam spread can be the deciding factors for a particular buyer. Drivers traveling at 18 mph or faster in areas without street or other lighting should have good low-light vision and reflexes when using these lights. over 20 mph with no ambient light at all. Beam spread is also very good (much better than lower end lamps that have narrower or shorter beams) as is light quality/colour. It's much less bluish than many bike lights, meaning you can see detail better with this light than with bluish light. (The human eye isn't optimized for unnatural bluish light.) You won't find many single emitters with such a wide beam that are brighter at any cost. You need to find dual-beam flashlights and/or one of those ridiculous flashlights with a bulky external battery. The build quality also seems to be good. Like the very bright dual-beam model with the same Apace Vision branding, the weak point of this flashlight, which does not allow it to get 5 stars, is the mount. It uses the same thread tape that wraps around the handlebars and goes through a slot, then a large plastic nut is attached and tightened. The only thread to tighten the nut is the thread on this flexible band. (The fixed part of the bracket can't be screwed, otherwise it will be very difficult for you to tighten the nut until the light is secure.) You can see the bracket with threaded strap and nut very clearly on the 4th picture in the product listing. . The end result is that the fastener is difficult to tighten as tightly as most other clip-on fasteners that use a long, thin bolt through a flared nut to tighten. The mount has a swivel function, so you can direct the light left and/or right while driving while quickly changing it. That's a plus, but it's somewhat limited as there's a detent every few degrees, so you won't get full range adjustment if you can only aim about 6ft or so at 100ft or more in front of you. The unloading steps are larger. However, you may find that wide beam spread negates large rotation steps in most situations. intended both times) I do NOT recommend it. At $35 or even less with discounts, this light is very reasonably priced overall. Will try to update after longer use.

Pros
  • Headlights and reflectors
Cons
  • Slightly dented