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BBB Highpower Front Light (10) | $179.48
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BBB Highpower

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35 out of 5 stars

"Outstanding run times and workable output for £100 make the BBB a bargain"

Thu 29 Oct 2009, 12:00 pm UTCBy Guy Kesteven, Mountain Biking UK

The BBB Highpower is cheap for a modular unit, but it surprised us with a long run time (5hr 46min) and bearable brightness.

While most £100 lights use a feeble 1w LED, the BBB’s 3w Cree LED delivers a tightly focused beam that throws enough light to ride steadily on trails/laps you already know.

The battery and metal lamp are small enough to fit onto even crowded bars and bikes. It’s light too (245g), and the mount and connectors have been fine.

Its low punch and peripheral vision mean you can outrun it quickly on twisty sections. There’s little difference between power levels, and the battery warning light comes on very late. The run time is massive though, and for just over £100 it’s great.

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  • User review of BBB Highpower Front Light (10)

    So it's okay for gentle laps? What about Road? At 3 1/2 stars I'm guessing it's very usable on road, maybe an ideal commute light?

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  • User review of BBB Highpower Front Light (10)

    The connector between the battery and the light head doesn’t have any sort of locking mechanism so bumps and vibration can shake it loose and the light goes out (usually at the worst of times!)

    BBB have told me that they recognize this problem and are looking at a locking connector solution.

    I commute roughly 125 miles per week (both ways in the dark this time of year) and use the light daily. I charge it up every second day but don’t really need to. Great burn time and a very good little package for the money.

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Specification

Name:
Highpower Front Light (10)
Built by:
BBB
Price:
$179.48

Description:
WEIGHT 95 + 150 = 245G, LUX 137/72/FLASH, RUN TIME 5:46, RUN TEMP 28.8°C
Position:
Front

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