Stupid Bright Series Extreme Performance LED Bike Light System SB2600

Stupid Bright Series Extreme Performance LED Bike Light System SB2600

This is an impressive little light at 2600 Lumes with five Cree XML-T6 LED's. On the head of the light, there is green silicone on/off mode button on the back. Hitting the button will activate the light at full power/ half power or an intense flashing/strobe mode. When the light is plugged into the battery the button glows green. First off to mount the light, I love it comes with a “no tools” need type silicone strap. There are two of them, both different sizes. One can be used when attaching it the included helmet mount while the other for smaller sized handlebars,etc. I like the “no tools” attachment,  because who wants to mess around with tools to put on and take off a light. The light is both shock and waterproof. The helmet strap uses very fine velcro which is very strong. After figuring out which helmet you want to mount it to the excess velcro strap can be trimmed or tucked into the helmet. The battery has two straps permanently attached it and has numerous notches in, so it can fit various size bike top tubes. The battery is an 8.4 volts 8800mAh, so it will last pretty long running full brightness. The light also comes with its own Li-ion charging cord. This is a great bright light. The only problem I foresee in the future is maybe an issue with the cord at the back of the light, where the strap sits in the mount. The cord comes the back of the light exactly where the silicone strap needs space.  The light does come with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee money back under 60 days and two year limited lifetime warranty. This light with my riding will definitely get a workout either on the road or mountain bike trails. Very bright bike light. Love the "no tools" installation on both light and battery to the bike or helmet 

CycleBeam’s Graphene 700 Bike Light

This very rugged little handlebar light with external battery back is very bright and light weight.  The CREE XM-L2 LED bulb can be used in one of three modes. Yes, this light has only one LED, but a very powerful one. High, low and blinking. With the light running on high, the battery will last approximately five hours. While using the light on low power it could last up to 15 hours.  The durable light is built of an aluminum and is water resistant, however it should not be submerged in water. If the light should get wet, say by rain, you will be ok. The cord running from the light to the battery pack has a screw ring on it, once snapped with the connection, screw the water resistant cap to make the connection secure. With the light being made of aluminum, it dissipates heat very well. The battery back has a case with velcro straps, allowing it to be attached to the top bar of the bike. For mounting the light, it attaches to an aluminum clamp.  The kit comes with two hex key tools, one is used to attach the light to the clamp and the other is to tighten the clamp after attaching it to your handlebar. It comes with a few different size pieced of rubber stripping that seat under the clamp to make a tight grip on the handlebar. Both the power cable from the light and from the battery are pretty long. Of course the light can be plugged into the battery that comes with it but it also has a feature that allows you to, if needed, to used an external battery with a USB attachment to plug into it. 

The kit comes with some seals for the light as well as rubber strips to use when attaching it to the handlebars.  Once tightened on the handlebar, it is very sturdy and it can handle all the shaking and bumping around. Minor adjustments to where you want to the light pointed are not possible unless you loosen the bolt and reposition it with the hex key. Set the light up with the direction you want it pointed before heading off on a ride.
For night riding and being able to light up a trail or path, this light does very well.

The Vivo-Bike USB Rechargeable 300 Lumen Cree LED Bike Headlight

Vivo-Bike USB Rechargeable 300 Lumen Cree LED Bike Headlight 

 Looking inside the light at it's bulb

 Red light inside the on/off switch indicating it is charging

  Green light inside the on/off switch indicating it the battery is fully charged

 The "no-tools" required silicone strap 

 The USB charging port at the back end of the light 

The USB rechargeable 300 Lumen Cree LED bike headlight by Vivo-Bike.  This headlight weighs 50 grams and is water resistant.  It conveniently fits on handlebars ranging in diameter from 20mm to 40mm and easily can be attached and removed quickly without the use of any tools. The beam it emits, is more of a flat beam, unlike other lights that shine a round beam. The light comes with a micro USB cord, for charging the light. The USB cord is a little over eight inches in length. To charge it simple attache to a computer port or wall adapter.  A red lamp is present inside the on/off switch when it is charging. The lamp turns green when the light is fully charged. The light has a total of three modes. A high, a low and a flashing or strobe mode. It takes approximately three hours to fully charge the light. In return when using the light in high mode the battery is expected to last about three hours. When used in the low mode it will last approximately five hours and using in the strobe or flashing mode the battery can last up to 12 hours. The battery inside is a 800mAh Li-Polymer battery (Lithium battery). The light emitted by the bike light is very bright and will light a bike path/lane very well. The light measures two and a half inches long and one inch wide. The light is attached to the rubber strap, so when removing both the strap and light come off together. A simple silicone red tail light, which can be turned on to a blinking mode or just a constant on also comes with the headlight.  #VivoBike 

Cycle Torch Shark 500 Lumen Bike Light

Cycle Torch Shark 500 Lumen Bike Light 

Shark 500 w/ handlebar strap 

On button glowing blue 

front of light 

USB charging cords for both front and tail light charging 

Close up of flat shape beam

Tail light illuminated 

Tail light turned off 

Tail light unscrewed from mount to show USB charging port 

I had the opportunity in the past few weeks to test and review the Cycle Torch Shark 500 Lumen super bright bike light along with a taillight, both USB port rechargeable. The beam in which the light emits is what they are calling a flat shape beam.  This is done as to not blind oncoming traffic or others in front of you. I believe this is due to the shape of the front of the light. The mount is very easy to install with the provided silicone straps letting the light be attached to bars with a diameter of 20mm to 34mm. The headlight has four modes. A high, a medium, a low and a flashing / strobe mode.  If the light was to be used in the high mode ( using all 500 Lumen) the battery would last about an hour and a half. If the battery was used on medium ( 250 Lumen) the battery would last three hours. If the battery was used on low ( 50 Lumen) is would last about 15 hours, and finally if the light was used in the flashing mode the battery is expected to last longer than 30 hours before needing to be recharged.

To find out how much charge is in the battery, simply hold down the on button for three seconds. The light will flash from one to ten times.  The more flashes the more power the battery has. So one blink indicates the battery is nearly dead and ten indicates the battery is fully charged. Also the light switch will glow red when the battery level is low and will turn off automatically is the battery is too low. The light is powered by a 18650 / 3.7V-2400 mAh Li-ion battery with the light source being a CREE XML T6 ultra bright LED. Charging the unit takes between four and ten hours with the simple USB cable port on the back of the light. 

The tail light it comes with is what they are calling a Nano I.  To access the USB charging port it must be unscrewed apart from the rubber attachment strip. There is a small light inside that glows letting you know the battery is charging, which will take about two hours to fully charge. Depending on the mode in which it is used in the light can last from two hour to 20 hours. It can also be attached to bars / seat posts with a diameter of 20mm to 34mm. The tail light operates in three modes, steady light or fast or slow blinking. 

I was sent the Cycle Torch light at no charge.  The first light I was shipped did not charge and the body of the unit was hot. There was something wrong with the unit.  I requested another one to replace the faulty one. Their great customer service helped out and another one was quickly on its way. That being said, the light comes with a 100% money back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied with the light within a year of purchasing.  No questions asked.  

Mr. Visibility USB Rechargeable Green Reflective LED Belt

I was sent the Mr. Visibility USB rechargeable green reflective LED belt to review.  First off it is very comfortable after adjusting the belt to fit your waist. I have worn the belt both running and cycling.  Seriously on numerous occasions, after passing someone, I have heard “what is that” start up their conversation.  Right there I know it increases visibility.  While only the back portion has the blinking or solid LED light up section, the rest of the belt is bright green and is reflective. The belt is USB rechargeable and gives up to ten hours on the flashing mode and six hours on the steady mode. 

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Xtreme Bright's Pro Series X55 premium LED Headlamp

First off, I wear this headlamp on it's headband stretched over my helmet and use as an additional light to light my path on my mountain bike.  

So, the Xtreme Bright's Pro Series X55 headlamp is very functional with three modes, 50 percent power, 100 percent power and flash or strobe mode. The very bright zoomable light is powered by 4AA batteries which are covered by a silicone rubber cover. The switch to control the power is on the battery cover. The elastic strap is fits comfortably on your head, or in my case over the outside of my helmet.  I foresee using this lamp while running in the early mornings or getting a run in when it's dark out at night. The light is able to directed up and down if you are looking to direct the beam straight down from you or out farther away to see what's in your path. I am impressed with the quality of light that lamp is able to produce only using 4AA's.