This unit's run times all matched the claims, even in the recent cold weather. At three hours on the 700 lumen setting, you can get in some decent miles after work, though the 1000 lumens might be needed in darker lanes. Emma’s first encounters with a road bike were in between swimming and running. Soon after competing for GB in the World Age Group Triathlon Championships in Edmonton in 2001 she saw the light and decided to focus on cycling.

The light has an IPX4 rating for weatherproofing, which means it's splashproof; you could put a sliver of silicone grease on the charge port cover and battery compartment if you wanted, but I've had no issues even in torrential rain. VLS The button is a little on the small size, plus it is quite stiff which did make changing the modes a little bit of a faff on the fly. Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker not a lender – credit is subject to status and affordability and is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC. Terms & Conditions Apply. A few of our other favourites that we spotted when researching Moon Vortex Pro Front Light included, There is an auto mode, which turns the light on and off in whichever of the light's seven settings you choose, depending on how dark/bright the conditions. Some will appreciate this (George found it 'interesting' when he reviewed the slightly lower power non-Pro Moon Meteor-X Auto), but I'm pretty indifferent to it. I'm sure there's an application for it, I just never found it.

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The Moon Vortex Series is perfect for on road cycling and commuting with a improved Lumen output and new button control system. The upgraded Vortex Pro has an impressive max output of 1300 Lumens, is waterproof and recharges with a USB-C cable. Key Stats: You can of course drop the lumens to 250, giving you 3hrs of run-time. I didn't quite get that on one daytime training ride, the light went out after 2hrs 53mins, but it was a pretty cold day. This setting is perfect for street-lit rides in the evening. You'll find the charging point underneath and it uses the small USB type found on most mobile phones. It's protected by a small rubber cover. So the first aspect of price that we’re going to look at is the price of Moon Vortex Pro Front Light.

Overall, the very clever Rigel Max offers decent performance considering how small it is. It hasn't got the best beam on the market, but it is still very effective for riding on a range of roads and byways. Verdict You get four solid modes: 700/400/200/80 lumens, plus give the button a double tap to get that Boost mode.

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In the day flash setting you'll get 45hrs out of the light. That's easily enough for all the riding I can do for nearly a month. It's perfect for training rides when the sun never really comes up. Moon has judged the length of the cable well – it reaches from the hoods to the light while following the contours of the bar, so it'll sit nicely under the bar tape. Modes The memory function saves faff, although changing modes mid-ride is simplest with the included wired remote. Tidy folks could run the wire beneath their bar tape. Mounts The light itself is pretty robust. The front half of the body is made from aluminium, which easily resists being dropped onto the road without issue. I would like to see a better warranty though: one year for workmanship or material defects and a mere 120 days for the battery doesn't seem long enough to me. The forward projection is far enough away to not have a noticeable cut-off point, while peripheral illumination has a gradual fade, rather than a defined line between light and dark.

Quality is without doubt one of the most important factors that we consider when buying bikes, parts, accessories or clothing. As you’d imagine it’s especially important when buying Lights. Let’s take at a look at the sort of things you can look at when trying to ascertain the quality of Moon Vortex Pro Front Light. As with the Pro, it does work to a degree, cutting off the upper light a bit, but there is still plenty heading up into the trees. Using the VLS does bring with it a little bit of guesswork when it comes to battery life, but the indicator keeps you informed, showing you how much juice you have left. The battery is removable, so with a spare you can double your ride time with a mid-ride switch-a-roo.

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And you also get a GoPro adaptor which allows you to fit the Moon where you might a GoPro, below a Garmin mount or whatever. The rubber shims for fine-tuning the bar fit don’t have any grooves, so tend to splay outwards as the clamp is tightened and look untidy, although this doesn’t affect clamp performance and the light proved to be very stable over rough terrain.

The awkward button is unfortunate, as it controls so many things with various durations of a press (both while on or off). Take the time learn these routines and familiarise yourself with the light indicators, though, and you really start to enjoy what it can offer. Charging In IO mode the light detects darkness and turns itself on – ideal for riding through heavily shaded areas or tunnels during the day, or if your commute starts in daylight and finishes in the dark or vice versa. It doesn't get fooled by artificial light either, so don't panic when you're cruising under streetlights. You press and hold the button for a few seconds to swap from steady to flash, and then you have another four flashing modes plus an SOS setting. Of course, there are plenty of lights available online for less money, but they won’t necessarily offer the same reliability or aftersales support as the trusted brands tested here.

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The twin button setup doesn’t work logically and the matrix display isn’t easy to decipher when shifting between modes and using the VLS or IBF. It does display the remaining battery charge clearly, though. The Rigel has a wide beam spread with a long throw, which is great for fireroad blasting and high-speed, technical trails that aren’t too winding.