Blinding new lights from Lezyne

Accessory brand reputed for pumps and mini-tools Lezyne has launched a first range of bicycle lighting based on the latest LED bulbs and Li-Ion batteries recharged by USB. There will be waterproof rubber-sealed alloy compartments and a 'composite matrix' bracket that fits either 31.8 or 25.4mm handlebars.

The three models are due to arrive ready for lighting-up time at the end of October, all with CNC-machined aluminium rubber o-ringed screw-cap compartments, LED bulbs and USB rechargeable Li-Ion batteries. According to Lezyne, the use of the latest 'Cree' high-efficiency LEDs combined with a cleverly-designed mirror polished parabolic reflector and front lens provide superb brightness and beam pattern.

The alloy enclosure is claimed to dissipate heat better as well as handle a high degree of wear-and-tear. Colour choices are anodised grey, black or silver. You get a USB recharging cable and there's also an optional wall plug for £19.99. Plus an optional high power 2,600Mah battery - the standard unit is 600Mah - and, yes, they are working on a helmet mount.

road.cc had a chance to play with the new Lezyne lights at the recent Mountain Mayhem event in the Malvern Hills and we have pre-production prototypes in the house now which we'll be riding over the next few weeks. You can find out more about Lezyne's new lights on UK distributor, Upgrade UK's website www.upgrade.co.uk our initial impression is that the aluminium housings are beautifully machined and the bracket works very positively with an easy-on thumb screw. Oh yeah, and they're bloomin' bright, otherwise. Stand by.

Lezyne LED Super Drive £99.99 / 126 grams / 450 lumens

Estimated run times
High: 450lm – 1hr 10min (80min)
Medium: 300lm – 2hrs 30min (150min)
Low: 150lm – 4hrs (240min)
Flash: a very long time according to Lezyne 

Lezyne LED Power Drive £79.99 / 120 grams / 300 lumens

Estimated run times
High: 300lm – 2hrs 30min (150min)
Medium: 200lm – 3hrs 20min (200min)
Low: 100lm – 5hrs (300min)
Flash: a very long time according to Lezyne 

Lezyne LED Mini Drive £49.99 / 66 grams / 150 lumens

Estimated run times
High: 150lm – 150min
Medium: 100lm - 200min
Low: 50lm – 5hrs (300min)
Flash: a very long time according to Lezyne 

Lezyne LED Super Drive £99.99