{"id":16671,"date":"2017-06-01T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-01T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2017\/06\/01\/winter-gear-guide-lights-r6584\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T06:45:11","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T06:45:11","slug":"winter-gear-guide-lights-r6584","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/winter-gear-guide-lights-r6584\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Gear Guide: Lights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Next up in our winter gear guide series: lights. The days are getting shorter: its time to toughen up, and face those cold, dark, and sometimes damp, mornings. We have compiled a list of a few of the illumination options available locally, to make sure you can see the road or trail clearly, and keep you rubber side down through the dark times.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-29944600-1495808186.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"967257\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"967257\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-29944600-1495808186.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-29944600-1495808186.jpeg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"condensed_list\"><span class=\"article_separator_heading\">R500- R999<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"article_separator_block\">\n<div style=\"\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-07377200-1495802139.jpg\" data-fileid=\"967211\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"967211\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-07377200-1495802139.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-07377200-1495802139.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Giant NUMEN+ HL1 R699<\/h2>\n<p>If you are on a budget, and on the hunt for a minimalist bar mounted light, add the NUMEN+ HL1 to your list. With five modes and a power level indicator you won&#8217;t run out of juice and get caught in the dark.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2W headlight with High power Creed LED\n<\/li>\n<li>Modes: High (6hrs)\/ Mid (12hrs)\/ Flash (30hrs)\/ Strobe (30hrs)\/ Police Flash (30hrs)\n<\/li>\n<li>Aluminum case\n<\/li>\n<li>Li-ion Rechargeable Battery via Mirco USB\n<\/li>\n<li>Power indicator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Availability: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.giant-bicycles.com\/za\/numenplus-hl1\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Giant stores<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"article_separator_block\">\n<div style=\"\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-35544100-1496136901.jpg\" data-fileid=\"969791\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"969791\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-35544100-1496136901.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-35544100-1496136901.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Extreme Lights Core+ Cycle Light R995<\/h2>\n<p>The Core+ Cycle Light is a bang for buck offering from Extreme Lights. With a maximum of 750 Lumens, four settings, and a runtime of 40 hours on the low setting, this light has what you need to get started on after dark excursions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cree XP-L, natural white light up to 750 lumens\n<\/li>\n<li>Modes: Boost (3.5 hrs)\/ High (10hrs)\/ Low (40hrs)\/ Pulse (15hrs)\n<\/li>\n<li>2 Cell 8.4V 2200mAh Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery\n<\/li>\n<li>Power indicator\n<\/li>\n<li>O-Ring bar mount fits any size round handlebar\n<\/li>\n<li>Battery Pouch: High-quality stretchable neoprene\n<\/li>\n<li>12 Month Warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Availability:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extremelights.co.za\/product\/core-cycle-light-2\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Online<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"article_separator_heading\">R1000- R1999<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"article_separator_block\">\n<div style=\"\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-03985300-1495804275.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"967227\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"967227\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-03985300-1495804275.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-03985300-1495804275.jpeg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Bontrager Ion 800 R1799<\/h2>\n<p>A compact unit offering a maximum shine of 800 Lumens. No frills, or fussing with cables and battery mounts. If a minimalist setup is what you are after the Ion 800 is worth a closer look.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>See with our focused optics and over 270 degrees of visibility\n<\/li>\n<li>800 lumens via a high-power CREE LED\n<\/li>\n<li>800LM-1.5hrs, 450LM-3hrs, 200LM-6hrs, night flash-20hrs, day flash 20hrs\n<\/li>\n<li>Fully charges in 6 hours via a sealed Micro USB port\n<\/li>\n<li>Includes 20 degree +\/- adjustable Sync bracket that fits bars from 22.2-35.0mm\n<\/li>\n<li>Blendr compatible, secure bar mount available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Availability:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trekbikes.com\/za\/en_ZA\/equipment\/cycling-accessories\/bike-lights\/bontrager-ion-800-r\/p\/14302\/?colorCode=white\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">learn more here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article_separator_block\">\n<div style=\"\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-83522800-1495722597.jpg\" data-fileid=\"966583\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"966583\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-83522800-1495722597.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-83522800-1495722597.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Ryder ORION 1500 USB R1385<\/h2>\n<p>The ORION 1500 USB offers all the bells and whistles at a competitive price. Four modes, a battery level indicator, a bike mounted battery pack, as well as the option to mount to helmet or handlebars, means that there isn&#8217;t anything you can&#8217;t do with this light.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compact 1500 lumen rechargeable front light\n<\/li>\n<li>Lightweight li-ion 7200mah rechargeable battery pack\n<\/li>\n<li>USB rechargeable (adaptor cable included)\n<\/li>\n<li>4 modes: high-medium-low-flashing\n<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; 28 hours run time (depending on mode)\n<\/li>\n<li>Battery level indicator\n<\/li>\n<li>Recharging time 7-10 hours\n<\/li>\n<li>Includes rechargeable battery, charger, battery, bike mount, helmet mount and handlebar mount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Availability:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rydercycling.co.za\/ryder-products\/lights\/orion-1500-usb-detail\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">learn more here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"article_separator_heading\">R2000- R2999<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"article_separator_block\">\n<div style=\"\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-27341500-1495802684.jpg\" data-fileid=\"967212\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"967212\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-27341500-1495802684.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-27341500-1495802684.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">LEZYNE DECA DRIVE 1500XL R2250<\/h2>\n<p>Light, compact and bright. Offering a maximum of 1500 Lumens and six brightness settings, the DECA DRIVE will have your back for trail and tarmac exploration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Max lumens: 1500\n<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 247g (without hard mount)\n<\/li>\n<li>Recharge time: 8.5hrs (1A) \/ 5hrs (2A)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Availability: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/twowheelstrading.co.za\/product\/lezyne\/lset-frt-lezyne-deca-drive-1500xl\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">learn more here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article_separator_block\">\n<div style=\"\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-99308800-1495803148.jpg\" data-fileid=\"967213\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"967213\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-99308800-1495803148.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-99308800-1495803148.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Extreme Lights Ultimate+ Cycle Light R2995<\/h2>\n<p>The top of the range offering from the local guru&#8217;s at Extreme Lights. Providing a maximum of 3000 Lumens on the highest setting, the Ultimate+ should be up for whatever adventures you have in mind. The wireless bar-mounted remote is a useful addition for switching settings on the fly, and avoiding those awkward, one-handed descents when you need to turn things up a notch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 Cell 8.4V 6 800mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery\n<\/li>\n<li>XP Quick-release cycle light clamp, suited to all sizes of round bicycle handlebar\n<\/li>\n<li>Wireless Remote\n<\/li>\n<li>Battery Pouch: High-quality stretchable neoprene\n<\/li>\n<li>12 Month Warranty\n<\/li>\n<li>2.5 &#8211; 40 hours run time (depending on mode)\n<\/li>\n<li>4 modes: boost &#8211; high &#8211; low &#8211; pulse\n<\/li>\n<li>Max 3000 Lumens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Availability:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extremelights.co.za\/product\/ultimate-cycle-light\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Online<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-100 p-5\">\nPlease note that this content is not sponsored, and we have not tested the products listed here. The compilation is a result of desktop research.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any suggestions or feedback, please let us know in the comments below.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Next up in our winter gear guide series: lights. The days are getting shorter: its time to toughen up, and face those cold, dark, and sometimes damp, mornings. 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