Grinder Review: Bar Mounted Lights Grouptest

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XML T6

Price: £67.00

From: MTB Batteries, www.mtbbatteries.co.uk

With a Cree T6 XM-L single LED offering a claimed 1000 lumens for less than £70 including postage, this light screams out bargain. Combined with the supplied 7.5V 4.4mAh Li-Ion battery, it offers between three hours burn time on high and 30 hours on low. Battery condition is easily assessed via the illuminated rear button which offers a green and red indicator; once it hits red you should be able to squeeze 30 minutes of light to get back home. A flash mode is available for commuting purposes. The light body attaches to the bars via a rubber ring and a lengthy cable allows for plenty of choice in battery placement.

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In use, we found the light offered a concentrated bright spot with a halo of dimmer illumination. The medium setting was fine for easier trails but high was required for more technical sections. Swapping between the two settings allowed a burn time of around four hours to be obtained, although leaving the light on high will still allow a decent three hour ride length.

Overall:

Not the best light spread out there, but it delivers great value lumens with a decent burn time too. If you’re on a budget look no further.
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Jenn Hill was the deputy editor here at Singletrack up until her untimely death from Lung Cancer in October 2015. She was and remains an inspiration to us all here at Singletrack. Jenn Hill - 1977-2015

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