With four Cree LEDs and a claimed output of 2,500 lumens, the Serfas TSL-2500 is a pretty serious bit of kit for the $439 asking price. It’s a dedicated off-road light with no flashing modes and both helmet and bar mounting options.
Rated at 1,300 lumens, the TridenX is the second brightest offering from Cygolite. A split battery and light unit, it comes supplied with all the fittings required for both helmet or handlebar use.
While the BBB lighting range is predominantly aimed at the commuters, the Scope 1300 is pitched directly at the MTB market. The kit comes with both handlebar and helmet mounts and they claim a 1,300 lumen output from the twin Cree XM-L LEDs.
We’ve tested the Lezyne Mega Drive before and it’s always struck us as a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Despite the all-alloy body, it still looks a bit like a commuter light. Switch it on and it’s a whole different story.
German brand Lupine are known for making some of the most powerful lights in the business. They are also known for being expensive, so what’s the Lupine Neo doing at a sub-$300 price point? Lupine designed the Neo first and foremost as a helmet light (although an optional alloy handlebar mount is also offered). The focus was on getting the size and weight down, and this in turn lowered the cost.
Xeccon offers a range of affordable lights and the Spiker 1207 is currently their top model. Using a pair of Cree LEDs it’s said to produce 2,200 lumens — an impressive claim for the dollars.
Like the more expensive Gloworm models, the X1 features alloy construction, stainless steel hardware and comes with two extra lenses that allow you to tune the beam pattern. It’s well finished for a $249 light.