The latest version of the Light & Motion Seca now produces 2,000 lumens, an increase of around 20% over the previous version. The battery remains very compact on the ‘Race’ version that we reviewed, and it powers the light for 1:30 on high beam. Light & Motion also offers a larger ‘Enduro’ battery that extends the burntime to 2:30 on high.
You can select from two operational modes. The regular setting gives you three constant beams and a flashing mode. You can’t skip the flash mode, so if you’re plodding along in low beam and suddenly plunge into a descent, you’ll need to do a quick double click to bypass the flashing before you get to high beam. Personally I preferred the two-beam ‘Race’ setting; switch the light on with a one second press rather than a quick click and you’ll be in Race mode. While it keeps it simple and avoids unwanted flashing, it only provides a 1,600 lumen high beam. This ups the burn time to two hours and remains really bright. Low beam in race mode gives you 850 lumens and a four-hour burntime.
Fitting is easy and the rubber-strap bar mount is tool-free and works for all handlebar diameters. The helmet mount sits the unit up fairly high, making the 126g weight more noticeable than it should be.
Where the Seca really wins is in its beam pattern. The tuned six LED cluster provides a beautifully smooth beam that sends plenty of light down the trail while still offering a wide flood of light immediately in front of you. It’s one of the best beam patterns in the business and it uses the light in a very efficient and effective manner. As a result, this 2,000 lumen light punches well above its weight and shows that quality is more important than quantity when it comes to MTB lighting.
Claimed Output (Lumens) 2,000
Total System Weight 345g
Longest Burntime 12 hrs
PRICE 649$
