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<\/a><\/p>\nLeft: Extreme 2K, Right: Extreme 1200<\/span><\/p>\n Over the last few months we’ve been testing the Extreme Lights 1200 and 2k to see how they perform. The lights were tested as a combo as well as individually.<\/p>\n Low: 400, 15h00<\/p>\n Strobe: 1800, 10h00<\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n Low: 200, 12h00<\/p>\n Strobe: 10h00<\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n Both lights come standard with a o-ring type mounting system and each is supplied a number of different size o-rings. I\u2019m always a little concerned with o-ring type mounts maintaining position through bumpy terrain. With the right o-ring selection this was never an issue with only minor adjustments required after one or two big bumps.<\/p>\n Extreme 1200 using a pull-tab style o-ring<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Extreme 2k using a standard o-ring (both types are included)<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Extreme Lights also offer a quick release swivel clamp which comes standard with the Extreme 2k. This clamp design gives a tighter grip on the bars with a quick release mechanism as well as the ability to swivel the light right and left. While this gives a solid fix on the bars I missed the ability to easily adjust the light angle depending on the road surface.<\/p>\n The battery packs are contained in soft neoprene pouches with sturdy velcro strapping. These were easily attached above or below the top tube of various bikes. The rubbery neoprene adheres to the frame and made for a grippy fit with no sliding or movement mid ride.<\/p>\n With two battery packs on a dual-sus frame space was limited. Placing one above and the other below the top tube did the trick with no movement issues.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The lights were tested on multiple bikes and on a variety of terrain: on tarmac, gravel district road, jeep track and technical single track. While not overly technical, my 2014 Trans Baviaans provided the final testing ground for their performance and endurance.<\/p>\n The 2k casts a nicely distributed light with enough of a focussed beam or \u201chot spot\u201d to confidently navigate most terrain.<\/p>\n Extreme 2k on high mode: 1800 lumen.<\/span><\/p>\n Photo specs: ISO800, 18mm, f3.5, 1\/10sec\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Extreme 2k on low mode: 400 lumen.<\/span><\/p>\n Photo specs: ISO800, 18mm, f3.5, 1\/10sec\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The all important battery life was the really impressive aspect for me. The 2k with a 4-cell Panasonic battery has a claimed battery life of 5 hours on full brightness. I clocked 06h10 on full power before the lights went out.<\/p>\n In the combination setup the 2k was used as my primary light due to both it\u2019s battery life and broader coverage.<\/p>\n The 1200 casts a more focussed beam with less light distribution. Because of this the light was excellent for lighting up specific areas with a beam that allowed you to see further up the road. It was tested in a handlebar mount as this is my preference, but could easily be strapped to your helmet to light up your line of vision.<\/p>\n Extreme 1200 on high mode: 900 lumen.<\/span><\/p>\n Photo specs: ISO800, 18mm, f3.5, 1\/10sec\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Extreme 1200 on low mode: 200 lumen.<\/span><\/p>\n Photo specs: ISO800, 18mm, f3.5, 1\/10sec\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The battery life of the Extreme 1200 MKII was again impressive. The 1200 comfortably surpassed it\u2019s claimed 4h00 battery rating on full power clocking in an impressive 05h02 runtime.<\/p>\n Although either light can comfortably be used as a primary light I found the 1200 to be an excellent companion to the 2k. In a dual light setup with the combination of the wide beam from the 2k and focussed beam from the 1200 provided near day-time confidence on windy downhills and technical sections.<\/p>\n Both lights on high mode.<\/span><\/p>\n Photo specs: ISO800, 18mm, f3.5, 1\/10sec\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Both lights on low mode.<\/span><\/p>\n Photo specs: ISO800, 18mm, f3.5, 1\/10sec\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSpecifications: Extreme 2k<\/h2>\n
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Specifications: Extreme 1200<\/h2>\n
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Mounting<\/h2>\n
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Extreme 2k<\/h2>\n
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