Light And Motion Urban 800 Review

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This light is very compact…moreso then most other lights I’ve seen. The brightness is more than you would ever need unless you are biking at 20 mph. The only thing I don’t like is the lights daytime slow pulse mode. It’s because my night time riding is different to Jez’s.

I use it mainly for the shorter days of the year when rides can get cut off by darkness. A handlebar mount and helmet mount are included with the Urban 800, and the system’s claimed weight is 121 grams. This light is a great contender for our Best Buy Award, competing with the Cygolite Metro 400 and the CatEye Volt 300, with all three lights falling close to the $60 price point.

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Only observation is that it is a little bit tricky to turn it on. Once you figure out how to press the button correctly, you should be fine. Rolling out with Light and Motion’s brightest light in their Urban series will ensure that you are seen on your next ride on either pavement or dirt. We tested the Light and Motion Urban 800 in Fast Charge, which also comes in Burning River for $130. Unlike the Urban 350, the Urban 800 models include a helmet compatible mount.

Just real, honest, side-by-side testing and comparison. Battery life for this light is slightly below average in our overall comparison, and only fell short to the Lumina 750 by a very small margin. The Urban 800 lasted 1.5 hours in high beam mode during our coffin test, which is essentially the same as the much less expensive Light and Motion Urban 350.

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The beam pattern works really well, and it’ll easily do both sides of your commute if use one of the lower modes, which are plenty to illuminate dark lanes. The light swivels 360 degrees to allow mounting in atypical positions and, while riding, can help you shine the light at objects (e.g. street signs, house numbers) without turning your handlebar. It’s easiest to rotate the light 90 degrees on the mount before installation and removal. Front, side, and rear lights make it easier for cars to see you from the side and rear . A helmet mounted spotlight allows you to signal your presence to oncoming and turning vehicles . We give the light a score of 8 out of 10 in this category because it has an even and bright beam.

There are three brightness levels, with the lowest pushing out 185 lumens and having a claimed run time of six hours. There is also a pulsed mode where the light level fluctuates to gain attention from other road users without the disorienting effect which a strobe can have. The Light & Motion Urban 850 is a great front light for mixed on and off road riding but beam pattern and limited side illumination mean this model is not the best commuter light. It’s great on busy roads in pulse mode, which is all you’re going to need.

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Light and Motion claims a waterproof rating of IP67, meaning that they’ve tested it to be fully waterproof in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes. So, the next time you go scuba diving, you might leave this light at home, but if you need to ride home in a down pour, then you can count on this light to stay true. There’s a good choice of lighting power and modes, and they’re both tough with waterproof rated. Plus, in addition to the provided mounts, there are also GoPro and helmet mounts available. On full beam we got 2.5 hours out of the Light & Motion Urban 850, which is respectable. The battery indicator flashes red once the battery level gets low, allowing you to switch to a lower light output mode.

Each of the lights in the range have the same battery life, are the same size, the same weight and the same shape. At £120 RRP (or about £20 less if you shop around online), it’s not a cheap light; but it’s so good I reckon that’s value for money. I typically use it in the middle output setting and still have motorist flash me. Seems that I can comfortably complete a three hour ride with a little battery power to spare.

Fresh Produce: Light & Motion Vis 1000 Custom

The Light and Motion Urban 350 is one of our favorite handlebar lights, excelling for urban applications. It takes the Best Buy Award for being a great all around light for the price. It has a wide, even beam pattern, is bright enough to light up city streets and trails, and is the most compact and lightest weight mid-range handlebar light we’ve tested.

The quality is great, but still behind our Editors’ Choice, the Expilion 800, which has a broader and brighter beam. Expensive, short battery life, not as bright as competition. Wide, even beam, quick installation/removal, tool-less attached mount, 2 amber sidelights. Battery life of the Urban 1000 falls near the shorter end of the spectrum, similar to the Lezyne 1100i. But this light lacks the 1100i’s ability to tether to an external battery pack for longer life. That said, for most riders, an hour-and-a-half at night is a good-length ride, and if used on a lower power mode the Urban 1000 will last much longer into the night than it will on full blast.

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Love this light, especially the flashing mode that does not flash on/off but goes between high and low (I assume this is so it is legal in places were flashing lights are not legal?). The light feels solid and durable and it fits securely to my handlebars. It’s a fine light with not a great deal to criticise other than the price, but could do with a lower low setting. Probably one of the lightest lights you can buy with this much power. Light and compact with a solid body that’s very resistant to damage, and a secure cover over the charge port to prevent any water ingress. If you’ve enjoyed this article, then please consider subscribing to road.cc from as little as £1.99.

However, the Metro 400 scored slightly higher across the board, and, for the price, the CatEye Volt out scored both of these lights in brightness. The Light and Motion Urban 350 was exactly middle of the dusty trail in this category with a score of 5 out of 10. Major new features include IP67 waterproof certification, pulsing flash mode, and peened reflectors to distribute the beam. Excellent optics – wide beam lights up the whole road. It’s not just about how much light, it’s about where you put it, and the Urban light puts it everywhere.

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With the knowledge of their quality, I found this small and mighty light source to add to the fat bike. Many of us here use one light on the bike aimed at where the front wheel will track, and another on the helmet that can be guided as needed to see to the side of that cone of brightness. Living in Alaska, I’m one of many bikers who feel I cannot spend a lot of time indoors in winter just because it’s dark and I can’t see the moose. I enjoyed using a Light And Motion helmet light for my Trans Am ride in 2015. The 800 is almost too much for commuting, but perfect for fast dark rides on empty roads. The lowest setting is still too bright for passers-by at 250 lumens, it moves about a little when you hit rough tarmac/potholes, and it’s expensive.

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Both of these lights have side lighting, which is a small detail that makes a huge impact in intersections. The newer front Urban series now come with a quick release mount, though the rear Vis 180 does not. The rear Vis 180 is a major upgrade from the Vis 180 mini has 70 lumens on high, which is 50 more than the mini-meaning that on it’s lowest pulse setting, you get twice as much output. The Light and Motion Urban is a quality all-purpose handlebar light.

Series Review: Urban Series General Review

Light and Motion comes with a full range of models within the Urban family. The Urban 350 comes in an array of colors, such as the Shock Top, Obsidian Stout, and Blue Moon , all for just $60. You can also purchase a helmet mount for an additional $10. As well as during our field testing, we felt that the Urban 350 better lit objects in our peripheral vision as well as in the distance to that of the CatEye Volt. Although this light cannot be removed from its mount, it is compact and small enough to slip into a jacket pocket.

Our mission is to bring you all the news that’s relevant to you as a cyclist, independent reviews, impartial buying advice and more. While we’re talking about certification, it’s also certified for impact resistance based on ANSI-NEMA testing. I think that means you can drop it from a one meter height without any problems, but I didn’t try that. I’ll just file away this bit of knowledge in the reliability section. Our man Jez recently reviewed the Urban 650, the 800’s smaller sibling.

Light And Motion Urban 800 Front Light

For both your visibility to others, as well as your ability to see ahead of you, ideally the best beam pattern is one that allows you to see far ahead of you as well as being wide and even. The Urban 350’s biggest strength is its wide, even beam pattern. It beat out the Cyrgolite Metro models here, with a score of 8 out of 10. Light and Motion’s Urban series is their flagship commuter light, with options ranging from the entry-level Urban 200 to the high-performance Urban 700. Although thoughtfully designed with a commuter’s needs in mind, these lights are also well suited for off-road and singletrack use. The mounting system for the front light isn’t my favourite, with a rubber strap that’s quite fiddly to get on to the handlebar.