AW19 MOON METEOR STORM LITE, Black

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Currently using the earlier white-only version and it is a good light and i would buy one again for sure. The ability to programme modes would be an added bonus for sure, my one is a scroll through the options version, though at least the flash and steady mode are kept seperate. I have dropped it a good few times and it is still running well. With five constant modes, five flashing and a boost, the Meteor Storm Pro can be set to provide the ideal output for just about any riding environment. Naturally, the 1700-lumen full beam is best for particularly dark conditions whether on a bike path, trail or country lane, while dimmed settings (850 and 450 lumens, for example) are good for better lit and traffic-heavy areas such as town riding. The 2-hour run-time at 1700 lumens is more than enough for an evening ride and you can get up to 25 hours (claimed) on the lowest 150-lumen setting. But if you can't wait until then, here's some good news: A far more prolific meteor shower is coming our way in less than a month: The December Geminids, now considered to be the best meteor shower of the year, producing over 100 per hour. They are expected to peak on Wednesday night, Dec. 13. Space.com will provide you with all the details as we get closer to that date. So, stay tuned! I also tested the helmet mount; I don't normally ride with a light on my lid, and this certainly didn't convince me otherwise. The flat plate didn't sit too well on my helmet, and the Velcro strap that you have to feed through the vents never felt too secure. The extra weight also felt odd to me, but if you use a helmet light more regularly you might find it perfectly acceptable. A la modes When it comes to weatherproofing, I also didn't have any issues. It's been pretty wet of late and I've been caught out in many torrential downpours.

The matrix display shows battery life, which mode the light is in and how charged it is when plugged in. Alex Evans Flashing mode gives you 100 lumen in 'Flash 1' and 400 lumen in 'Flash 2'—the latter is great as a daylight visibility mode. Battery life is an immense 125 hours in Flash 1 and 220 hours in Flash 2. Battery life for all modes is clearly displayed by the 'matrix' on the top of the light.

Moon Meteor Storm Pro light review

For maximum output on dry roads I did find using both LEDs wasn't quite as good as using a powerful light with just white LEDs, as the mix of the white and yellow just takes the edge off the sharpness of the beam, but it's a small price to pay for use in rubbish weather. The Moon Meteor is a compact and relatively well made front light, offering 400 lumens in its highest steady setting, along with a 500-lumen daytime flash. Provided you're not calling on the full 400 too regularly, run-times are favourable, and it makes a decent dynamo companion, too. The Meteor Storm Pro has a remote, bar mount and helmet mount in the box. Alex Evans Moon Meteor Storm Pro bottom line In Moon's large range of bike lights, the Storm Lite slots in at the bottom of the Storm range, offering only slightly lower outputs than the top two but no fewer features. Previous headlights include a Exposure Strada (broke) and a Raveman 1200 (lens fell off in middle of nowhere). The only criticism of the moon is the round light pattern; Strada, Raveman and my B&M IQ are all better in this, but then most people use round beams. As such this one is a good spread.

For the quality of the build, the outputs and battery life, the Meteor Dual is a good option for money, in my eyes. He puts all the lights through their paces in our specially designed tests to help us find the best bike lights.

The included helmet mount is a simple plate with the same mount as the handlebar version, which can be angled up or down, and secured with a Velcro strap. How waterproof? We douse each light in a shower for five minutes, making sure each is subject to a steady stream of water droplets from every angle. Despite the Moon Meteor Storm Pro feeling much brighter than its claimed lumen output, the beam’s pattern is especially focused even when it’s operating in the mixed beam mode. We feel this is a more accurate weight, as you'll be carrying these attachments with you on the light when it isn't attached to your bike. The different types of front bike lights With either of the two LEDs on separately this changes to 800 lumens–Boost (2.5 hours), 600 lumens–Mode 1 (3.5 hours), and 80 lumens–Mode 2 (27.5 hours).

All of the lights were put through a bevvy of tests including durability, visibility, battery life and more. These are the seven rear bike lights we tested: Similarly priced lights such as the Cateye AMPP 800 are shy on output compared to the Moon, and with the latter you are also getting longer burn times with an extra 500 lumens. The Cateye is a good light, though, with a slightly nicer beam pattern; I used the 1000-lumen version alongside the Moon and the review will be up soon. The handlebar mount is strong and rigid with no noticeable flexing or movement. It's only compatible with 35mm diameter bars, but an extra shim is available for narrower bars. The protective rubber layer is only secured at one end, so was annoying to keep it in the centre when mounting, but not a big complaint. The hand-tightened screw made it easy for removal if you're frequently changing bikes. The light features 2 CREE XM-L high brightness LEDs—one of which is a warmer yellow colour to help with visibility in foggy, misty, or wet weather conditions—by reducing glare. This neat development works very well indeed, and it is simple to change between the 'warm white' and 'cool white' LEDs by pressing the Variable Lumen System (VLS) button on the unit.Overall, the Meteor Storm Dual is a very well thought out light, and the customisation of the outputs is a massive plus. For the money it is very easy to recommend. Verdict To do this we strap each of the lights to a bike (in turn), wait until it gets dark, and head out to an unlit country lane. So, the 2023 Leonids are expected to show lean activity this year. According to a highly regarded Russian expert in meteor shower predictions, Mikhail Maslov, forecasts indicate a "moderate" maximum, which he suggests will stay approximately at the same level (about 15 per hour) during the period from 0:00 to 12:00 UT on Nov. 18.