The NiteRider is almost as bright as the test-winning BBB, but it’s more expensive and 100g heavier, so it gets the runner-up slot this time round.
Paul Burwell
Contributor
Lezyne Deca Drive 1500 XL light review
The Lezyne Deca Drive 1500 XL is 30 per cent more expensive than the company’s Power Drive 1100 XL, but you get a third LED and a third more light
Gloworm X2 Adventure light review
On full power, the Gloworm X2 Adventure only gets 1,222 lumens, but the beam is really even with no hotspots or shadows. A lightweight, well-made system, Gloworm just needs to…
Cateye Volt 1600 EL1010 RC light review
We’ve no doubt the Volt 1600 would make a great road light, but off-road it has a limited beam and is underpowered compared to the competition.
BBB Scope 1500 light review
BBB is a newbie when it comes to producing off-road lights, but as a first attempt the BBB Scope 1500 light is impressive.
Xeccon Zeta 5000R light review
On paper Xeccon’s new Zeta 5000R has a claimed 5,000 lumens, but we measured it well short at 1,656 lumens.
Magicshine MJ-908 8000 light review
As the name suggests, the Magicshine MJ-908 8000 has a claimed 8,000 lumens, but when we ran it through our test sphere, it only recorded 3,758.
Lupine Betty R14 light review
What sets this Lupine Betty R14 apart from the competition is, not only the whiteness of the light, attention to detail, and quality, but its usability.
Hope R8+ light review
With eight LEDs, the Hope R8+ is bright and has a wide spread and excellent reach. There’s plenty of fill-in light but we’d like the option to tune the brightness.…
Cateye Volt 6000 RC light review
The Cateye Volt 6000 RC is a truly insane light. It puts out an absolutely incredible 6,624 lumens on full beam, which is 10 per cent more than claimed!
NS Snabb E Carbon first ride
The NS Snabb Carbon E is a lightweight all-mountain offering that is only a tweak or two away from perfection.
Altura Tech 5 BibShort review
Altura’s Tech 5 BibShort includes built-in storage. It features five integrated pockets — two on the hips, two on the lower thighs and one at the small of the back.
MRP AMG V2 All-Mountain Guide chain device review
The idea is that it doesn’t really stop the chain falling off, but rather allows you to pedal it back on again without having to stop.
Fizik Monte saddle review
Compared to previous Fizik saddles, which always seemed too flat, or had a ridge down the centre, the new Monte has a hammock-style profile that slumps more in the middle.
Royal Stage 2 Baggy short review
The Stage 2 is now constructed from a lighter-weight polyester material and features a DWR (durable water repellent) coating.
Syntace Number Nine Titan flat pedal review
Eye-wateringly expensive it may be, but the NumberNine Titan is top quality.
X-Fusion Sweep 160mm fork review
X-Fusion is playing catch-up, there are better options on the market right now.
RockShox Yari RC 160mm fork review
This is an excellent 160mm fork for the money — stiff, reasonably light and you couldn’t set it up badly if you tried.
Manitou Mattoc Pro 160mm fork review
The Manitou Mattoc Pro is hugely adjustable and easily the best entry-level 160mm fork on test.
Cotic Rocket Max Platinum Plus (2016) first ride
Cotic’s new Rocket Max is primed for take-off with either 29in or 27.5 Plus wheels