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Knog Qudos action camera light


THIS SELF-CONTAINED LED light from Knog comes with a double-headed mount that allows it to be mounted next to your action camera (not included). In theory, this allows you to keep on filming, even at night.

Sadly, despite its 400-lumen claimed output, the light is just too diffuse to use on its own for night riding. It’s OK for commuting, but not focused enough for mountain biking. Throw in the short 40-minute battery life and you’ll need a main riding light too, rendering it somewhat redundant off-road. It can help with those half-light situations where GoPro footage is otherwise grainy. But at 115g, excluding the mount and camera, it’s a pain in the neck (literally) when helmet mounted.

Using a chest mount works better, with the Qudos helping to illuminate your bar and stem while a separate head-mounted lamp lights up the path ahead. But it’s best mounted to the bar, especially if you want to film your bike or fork as you ride.

Price 135$

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