Moon Meteor Storm Pro

The Moon Meteor Storm Pro is a well made all-in-one light with more modes than you probably need, making it great for all conditions both on and off road.

Whether you are commuting, getting your winter training miles in or just popping out for an evening joy ride, a good light is key through the winter. At £138, the Storm isn't cheap, but the functionality heavily outweighs that price.

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With five constant modes, five flashing and a boost, the Meteor Storm Pro can be set to provide the ideal output for just about any riding environment. Naturally, the 1700-lumen full beam is best for particularly dark conditions whether on a bike path, trail or country lane, while dimmed settings (850 and 450 lumens, for example) are good for better lit and traffic-heavy areas such as town riding. The 2-hour run-time at 1700 lumens is more than enough for an evening ride and you can get up to 25 hours (claimed) on the lowest 150-lumen setting.

Flashing modes also range in strength, include a day flash mode and even a Morse code SOS option, which is an interesting addition. The 10-second boost at 2000 lumens can be useful when covering a particularly poor road or rough section of path, but requires a double click, which isn't the easiest to perform while riding.

The light also has a mode memory to remember the last used mode at turn on, which is a nice touch to make a quick setup easier.

Charging from a wall socket is quite a lengthy 6 hours from flat, and although there's a USB cable included the wall charger is an optional extra (any USB plug charger will do the job). If that is too long, you can buy additional batteries to replace instead, but it seems a little extreme to me. It has an automatic fully charged cut-off system so no worries of overheating when plugged in for a prolonged period.

Build quality

The double barrelled LEDs, with optical lenses, sit snuggly inside a CNC machined aluminium heat sink cap to help with heat distribution. The main body holds the Panasonic lithium-ion batteries, which are removable via a magnetic 'quick' release cover at the rear; the cap is locked and needs a screwdriver or a penny to open, though, hence not all that quick in my book.

The matrix LED display and power button are embedded into the plastic casing. They are kept away from the hot lights so no worrying about burning your fingers like on some high power lights I've used. The USB port is hidden under the body and well protected by a thick rubber case, keeping it water resistant.

Mounts

The Storm Pro comes with both handlebar and helmet mount as you may expect. Both use the same simple slide and locking mechanism, also seen on the BBB Scope 1500, with a small push tab to release. It seemed a slightly tight fit at times, which may be intentional to reduce vibration, but definitely required a strong tug to get it moving.

The handlebar mount is strong and rigid with no noticeable flexing or movement. It's only compatible with 35mm diameter bars, but an extra shim is available for narrower bars. The protective rubber layer is only secured at one end, so was annoying to keep it in the centre when mounting, but not a big complaint. The hand-tightened screw made it easy for removal if you're frequently changing bikes.

The helmet mount is a standard Velcro strap with padding to protect your helmet. The addition of a hand tightening angle adjuster allows you to set the light how you like. Included is a 'remote' which plugs into the charging port. It attaches to the side of the helmet with Velcro, allowing you to change modes without having to reach to the very top of the light.

Mounting it on your helmet does, however, highlight the only major drawback: with it being a self-contained unit, the batteries do make it heavy and large. On the handlebar it sits tall and can get in the way, especially if you're using an out-front computer, and when on your helmet, the 215g is very noticeable, pulling your head forward while riding.

I realise a two-part light and battery unit are more of a pain to set up, and a smaller battery would reduce power and run-time, but it's a point to note if you're after a sleek look or light weight.

Conclusion

Overall, the Meteor Storm Pro is a very impressive self-contained light with great power and all the features you could need. The light modes can be set to match your riding surroundings and run-times vary but can last over 4 hours on the middle strength settings. My only major criticism is the size and weight, but that's a tricky one knowing that many of the positive features arise from the large, powerful batteries.

And finally, though it's not cheap, it is far less than many competitors such as the Exposure Strada Mk6. If you need the power, looking at bang for your buck this surely has to be up there.

Verdict

Excellent functionality, though at the expense of size