Exposure Zenith MK2 review

So, what's the difference between this Zenith and the more common-or-garden Diablo?

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@stanley Joystick has 1150 max lumens and a 3,500 mAh battery. And is a bit smaller and lighter.

Thanks Ben,

Yeah, I have a Joystick but was wondering what the difference is between this here Zenith, and the very similar looking Diablo?

Yeah, I have a Joystick but was wondering what the difference is between this here Zenith, and the very similar looking Diablo?

2100lm Vs 1900lm and 5000Mah Vs 3500Mah batteries, 150g Vs 120g.

@stanley D'oh! Totally misread your original comment/question. Anyway, looks like someone with a functioning brain has come to the rescue 💯

I would also hazard a guess that most headtorches (Diablo, Joystick, Axis) use an 18650 battery while the Zenith uses a 21700. Same voltage but it's longer and slightly wider so has more capacity

For me, it needs to be USB chargeable and be able to charge other things. This has been really useful in the past.

I use this as a bar mounted light with an old (3/4 year) Joystick as a helmet light and works a dream - I don't go downhilling, just fire-roads and easyish trails and they work a treat. The only thing was that I had to fork out for the solid bar mount as I don't think the plastic supplied one would be up to the job.

I use one for my semi off-road commute on the bars. It's the best light quality of any light I've owned and would be a better only light, bar mounted, than my old 2nd generation Lumicycle LED lamp.

The Zenith isn’t as powerful as a modern bar-mounted light

At £265 id really expect it to be.

@oldnpastit

Looks like you can USB charge it:

https://www.exposure-use.com/Brands/Exposure-Lights/Products/Bike/Batteries-and-Charging/USB-Charger-Cable

NB: 05/02/25 Review updated/overwritten to be the latest version(s) of the lights. Ta!

Link in the OP is broken

Oops! Here you go...

https://singletrackworld.com/2025/02/exposure-six-pack-and-zenith-review/

Has anyone found a good solution to mounting on OneUp bars?

Has anyone found a good solution to mounting on OneUp bars?

Have you got a particularly wide stem? Pretty sure I’ve got room on the clamping area for a mount like that (certainly been easy to put a Garmin mount on)

I use the stem mount on my gravel bike, which is spot on. https://www.exposurelights.com/products/stem-fit-bracket

My Six Pack/Diablo combo is coming through it's 4th winter. The Diablo has ben back to Matt @ exposure twice. Once because I'm an idiot and dropped it on a concrete floor and cracked the lens (£10 fix) and once because it wasn't holding charge (Issue with charging circuit, fixed free of charge after 3 years).

Both bought from the Outlet so a bit off RRP, but just fantastic lights and backup service. As I get older, very glad of the 3600/1800 Lumen from my older set. I really don't need any more so can't see me changing then. The SixPack is starting to show some battery degradation so I'll see if I can get a new Batt for that. Again I know exposure will sort me out a decent price.

For me, fit and forget, no cables, reflex works - just turn on the light and go, after care service make the price worthwhile. I'd like the Diablo to last a bit longer on high (I tend to switch it to low on the ups) but not enough to buy a Zenith.

Oh I did get mine to fit some one up 35mm bars. Think I used to older bar mount (with the bolt on the bottom) and some tape.

Yeah, the biggest thing stopping people buying new Exposure lights is that the old ones keep working just fine - and that they'll fix them if they don't.

I've had older units refreshed and updated very economically and quickly. Amazing top class customer service. The very best.

I've had a Six Pack Mk12 and a Diablo Mk13 for a couple of years and they're worth every penny. I use a stem mount which keeps the Six Pack central. They make mounts for everything if the bar mount doesn't suit.  Don't care that it's not USB C, the charging port is chonky and robust. You can get a USB charging lead if you need one. The build quality and ease of use are spot on. The battery holds 100% charge still even after being in the cupboard for six months.

I use the setting with just the highest reflex mode and low. I'll use the remote to switch between low and high depending on whether I'm on the road or the trails. Car drivers do not appreciate 5250 lumens to the face. Once I'm on the trails it gets put in Reflex mode and stays there.

I've used many lights over the years and they've all failed me at some point, I can see these lasting for years and years. They've been rained on, snowed on, crashed with, bashed into low branches, landed on, hosed off and never missed a beat.

Support a British company - there's a reason they're expensive!

Needs usb-c charge port. Then I might considering replacing my 10yr old one that's a bit battered.