LEZYNE Micro Drive Pro 800XL Light

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Typically I use the ultra-low setting near dusk when you begin to need visibility but you can still safely see where you are going. Then after dark I use race mode, on this one with the remote wired toggle button. The system has proven to be a 10 for reliability, and once you figure out the operating scheme, it has become second nature. When on you can cycle through the modes or a five second press when the light is off activates the Overdrive mode which reduces the options to just two. Flashing-wise, there is a DayFlash which pumps out the full 1,000lm for 7.5hrs, which grabs plenty of attention when riding in the sunshine or filtering during daylight, though it is way too antisocial to use during darkness. True, Lezyne has gone some way to avoid this with its Race Mode, where you just have two settings, but the setting for the 'dipped' offering always seems to be too low. The button has an LED beneath it which moves from green to red through amber, allowing you to keep an eye on how much juice you have left, and a full recharge will take between four and five hours depending on where the power is coming from.

LEZYNE Micro Drive Pro 800 XXL, je predné svetlo na bicykel s maximálnou svietivosťou 800 lúmenov a optimalizovanou Lezyne optikou s dvoma LED, ktorá vytvára ideálny lúč pre rýchlu jazdu v tmavom lese. Svetlo je vyrobené z hliníka, má rebrované telo pre lepšie odvádzanie tepla a vyšší výkon. Svetlo je nabíjané pomocou micro USB, na plnú batériu dokáže svietiť až 87 hodín a disponuje 8 režimami. Lezyne Micro Drive má indikátor stavu batérie, s ktorým sa Vám nestane, že ostanete uprostred lesa s vybitým svetlom. Dizajn držiaku umožňuje rýchlu montáž a demontáž svetla bez použitia náradia a prispôsobenie uhla svietivosti. Gumený držiak je kompatibilný s riadidlami so všetkými priemermi. I'd say the light is only let down by the excessive number and grouping of modes. If you're happy to tolerate this, given the simplistic operation, ease of mounting, decent beam pattern, solid build and fair price, it's definitely one to consider. Verdict It's worth pointing out that the light can be twisted on its mount; it's a very stiff movement, no float whatsoever. It means you can mount it on certain helmets if you wish.

With plenty of options and plenty of light, Lezyne's Micro Drive rear light does well in the visibility stakes, but a few design quirks mark it down. Once it's on though, there's over 8cm of metal poking out from your seatpost. Being this long means it can act like a cantilever; the whole thing can be pushed out of alignment, and mounting it just a few millimetres off centre can easily impact the angle which the light actually points. This problem is amplified by the fairly narrow beam and enclosed faceplate.

It's an excellent concept, which is also a feature on Lezyne's Zecto Drive rear light. It's entered separately from the standard set of modes; holding the power button from off for five seconds allows you to chose between one of two 70 lumen flash modes; Daytime 1 (think morse code long dashes), and Daytime 2 (morse code dots). Both will see you through a little over three hours riding time. The trio of lights that I have on test from Lezyne is comprised of the Lezyne Micro Helmet Drive Pro 800XL, the Lezyne Lite Drive 1000XL headlight and the new Lezyne Strip Pro Alert Drive rear light. I have been consistently impressed by the individual performance of all three lights, as well as how well they work together in tandem to increase your visibility and provide superb illumination of the trail or road ahead. There are seven light modes ranging from 70 lumens for Daytime Flash modes, to 30 lumens on the standard modes, down to 5 lumens on Economy. Lezyne also claim 180 degree visibility with cutouts on the sides of the faceplate, but the amount of light thrown out immediately from the edges is pretty underwhelming. They are really the only flaws, though. Everything else about the Lite Drive 1000XL is pretty good.I have had two of these lights in frequent use for the past three years, an 800 and 1000. Both are mounted to the bars with an optional alloy clamp mount, which I believe is well worth the extra cost. Also, both of mine have external controllers. I use the wired controller with the 800 and a wireless controller on the 1000. Since technology marches on, the wireless controller is now offered with the 1300 lumen light, but mine is the slightly older and still totally adequate 1000 lm spec.

It's not the best design anyway; A Safe Memorable Place must be found for the tailcap whilst the light charges to stop it getting lost among desk junk, or rolling under furniture etc, as there's no other attachment facility when it's unscrewed. As to side visibility. Really? You simply don't run single lights like this if you want side visibility. Yes, others do that better, but unless you get something like the L&M 180 (which isn't even all that good) you're not going to get very much to stop someone pulling out on you. That's where fibre flares and reflective sidewalls come in. In any event, if you look here it's MORE than acceptable! The button used to switch the light on and off also displays the battery life. Green for above 50%, amber for 10-50%, red for below 10% and eventually red flashing for less than 5%. It's an idiot-proof system that works for the recharging too. Mounting the Lezyne to the handlebar is taken care of by a rubber band, and it gives you plenty of options for varying diameters of tubing. From behind though, the Micro Drive does throw out a powerful amount of light from its single LED. There's the really useful Daytime Flash mode to start with; a super high powered flash for riding in high light conditions where you still want extra visibility.

The Micro Drive Pro 800XL offers be-seen modes as well as a powerful beam that's sufficient for dark night outings on unlit lanes. It will suit most commuters and many keen roadies, a realistic option that will help you avoid the super-powerful, eye-blinding, wallet-emptying elite light category... Cons: Perhaps too many modes that have to be scrolled through; modes not grouped in the most practical way Cons: Could do with better mode grouping; I prefer a proper handlebar clamp to keep the light secure