Sea Otter 2018 – Light & Motion

by Brian Mullin on May 11, 2018

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For 2018 Light & Motion has the Rando 500 which is the ultimate crossover light with an extended runtime and on-the-go charging (via a USB connector to a dynamo) that’s perfect for long rides on or off the road. For commuters, the Vya line of head and tail lights are a powerful range of smart lights designed for premium day and night visibility, along with the bright and compact Urban 1000 headlight and Vis Micro II taillight. Lastly, the Seca 2000 Race, is the perfect high output light for trail racers.

The commuter lights feature their innovative new SafePulse—a scientifically developed beam pattern that dramatically improves driver awareness and ability to pass cyclists safely. Studies show that flashing lights destroy a driver’s depth perception, making it hard for them to locate the rider safely. The SafePulse improves the overtaking driver’s ability to judge distance and relative motion and thereby safely pass.

Rando 500

The new Rando 500 is a compact, 500-lumen headlight with extended runtime – three hours at full power – making it perfect for extended touring, long commutes, or off-grid adventure riding. It’s built on the highly regarded Urban platform, which is known for its innovative safety features and bulletproof reliability.

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Battery running low while off-grid? Rando’s enhanced firmware allows it to charge from a USB hub generator or back-up battery while simultaneously pumping out a penetrating beam not found in current dynamo lights.

Thoughts => I think the firmware allowing the Rando 500 to run off a dynamo is pretty darn cool!

It utilizes a Li-Ion battery that can be recharged via micro USB connection and produces a 500 Lumen output with power settings and battery life of High-3 hours/500 lumens, Med-4 hours/250 lumens, Low: 8 hours/125 lumens, and Pulse 16 hours/125 lumens. Its compatible with an optional GoPro mount adapter, weighs 121 grams and retails for $79.99.

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Vya 

The new Vya commuter bike lights from Light & Motion were designed for premium day and night visibility, they’re super compact and yet packed with features—including smart sensors for button-free use and sensing for daytime or nighttime mode, and a revolutionary plant-based casing.

Vya’s breakthrough, sustainable overmold technology—made of plant-based materials—makes the lights 50 percent smaller than other high-powered rechargeable lights, while delivering up to 250 lumens of illumination. The cutting-edge design is aimed at premium traffic visibility in an ultra-compact design that can be seen over 1.25 miles away.

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Vya incorporates Smart Sensors into the platform, so there are no on/off buttons. Bike commuters lock it in the mount with an easy quarter-turn and go. The motion sensor turns Vya on automatically when the bike is in motion, and shuts it off when stopped, with a delay built in for stoplights. Additionally, Vya Pro headlight senses ambient light and auto adjusts the mode with daytime SafePulse and a solid beam for the night. With the Vya series, safe commuting becomes effortless; cyclists will never forget to turn on their lights when they embark or shut them off after the ride.

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The light’s USB blade is used for both secure mountings to the bike plus charging the light. Commuters can just pop it into their computer once they arrive at work if they need to recharge.

The end of each light has a USB blade that acts as both the mounting insert and charging point (computer, etc.). They have amber side lighting for 180 degrees of protective visibility, and the Pro versions have custom optics that tailor the beam for maximum illumination.

The Vya lineup includes:

  • Vya Pro Headlight with 200 lumens and 2-6 hour runtime for $49.99
  • Vya Headlight with 100 lumens and 10 hours runtime for $39.99,
  • Vya Pro Taillight with 100 lumens and 6-hour runtime for $59.99
  •  Vya Taillight with 50 lumens and 8-hour runtime for $39.99.

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Urban 1000

Providing pinnacle power for the daily commuter, Urban 1000 is the most powerful, compact, light on the market and is offered at a remarkably affordable price. Like all Urban lights, long-term durability is reinforced by an IP67 waterproof rating – the only commuter light to meet these standards. Urban 1000 includes the new SafePulse beam.

It utilizes a Li-Ion battery that can be recharged via micro USB connection and produces a 1000 Lumen output with power settings and battery life of High-1.5 hours/1000 lumens, Med-3 hours/500 lumens, Low: 6 hours/250 lumens, and SafePulse 12 hours/500 lumens. Its compatible with an optional GoPro mount adapter, weighs 121 grams and retails for $89.99.

 

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Seca 2000 Race

Seca 2000 Race is the newest member of Light & Motion’s popular Seca series and brings all the notable features of the platform with an entry level price tag to appeal to more trail riders than ever! The ultimate light for dedicated cyclists, whether competing in 24-hour races or sneaking in a ride after work, Seca is known for its proven durability and trail-optimized beam pattern. Adding to its long list of features, it has a robust waterproof construction (up to 1 meter), custom optics to eliminate wasted light, enhanced firmware, and GoPro mount compatibility.

It utilizes a 3 Cell Li-Ion battery and produces a 2000 Lumen output from 4 LED array using the CREE LED. It has power settings and battery life of High-1.5 hours/2000 lumens, Med-3 hours/1000 lumens, Low: 6 hours/500 lumens, and Pulse 12 hours/500 lumens. It comes with a helmet and a GoPro mount, weighs 355 grams and retails for $280.

Vis Micro II

Continuing Light & Motion’s focus on delivering the most compact and powerful bike taillights on the market, Vis Micro II Taillight has been re-envisioned with 60 lumens of output, an improved mount, and the most powerful amber side markers found on a bike taillight. The Vis Micro II can deliver a remarkable five hours of light at full power, and it features Light & Motion’s exclusive SafePulse beam. Additionally, Vis Micro II’s independent powerful amber side markers make cyclists more visible from the side than any other taillight on the market. Seventy percent of bike accidents occur at intersections and are a result of the driver turning into the cyclist. It outputs 60 lumens, weighs 61 grams and retails for $49.99.

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