Available in three classic colours, BBB's High Integrate LED towers over the single watt seen-by competition in aesthetic terms courtesy of graceful flowing contours that complement pretty much any genre of machine from town hack to titanium trophy. Similarly, the lens generous surface area projects a broad arc of light for maximum exposure. Sadly although it's a looker and by no means a bad lamp, when it comes to its primary function the output’s intensity feels distinctly impotent in comparison to its peers and nine to 19 hours run time from four AAA cells is only impressive by old fashioned filament bulb standards.

Enjoying a similarly sleek profile to ultra modern dynamo headlamps, the business end comprises of a single watt main and two micro LEDs and three levels- high, medium and low but no flashing. Prising the lens from the body allows the bulb and battery tray to slide out. Build quality is generally impressive withstanding persistent winter downpours, not to mention passing my garden hose test with flying colours. A recessed central switch is well positioned, positive while easily engaged in full-weight winter gloves without doing so accidentally in the bottom of bags or jersey pockets; while the quirky rubberised mounting strap is an acquired taste but moulds perfectly to all handlebar profiles and diameters with no hint of lemming tendencies.

Medium is the default setting and adequate around town to 14 mph; it gives a reasonable peripheral light spill and credit where due, captures driver attention quicker than some high power cube types. Pressing the switch again brings the two tiny micro LEDs to life; cancelling the main beam for a concentrated contingency/economy setting that is arguably best if teamed with a basic dynamo light.

Full power combines the two, fine for navigating unlit cycle paths with sufficient presence for safety along unlit rural roads but weak intensity makes judging conditions difficult at speeds over 10 mph in this context.

Verdict

By no means a bad lamp but output and run times need boosting to compete with rivals.