AY-UP MTB Kit Review - BikeRadar

User review of Ay Up 08 MTB Lightset

That's good to know about the "slow fade", I have never pushed mine beyond three hours but they stayed sharp and bright all that time. The ones I have are around 280 lumens each (560 combined), which is more than enough for pitch black off-road.

I also believe that Ay-Up have recently introduced a new style helmet mount, so no more zip ties required for that.

However, one thing not mentioned is that both the lights and lithium polymer batteries are so small and lightweight that there is really no problem leaving them permanently strapped to your helmet, you really hardly know they are there. Honest, the size and weight will astonish you. And personally I like the no-fills approach because it makes these things pretty well bombproof and there is less to go wrong.

You also have a choice of beam pattern when you order the lights, and the choice of colours (for the light bodies) is excellent.

Final word, I had need to replace a battery under warranty and the guys at Ay-Up couldn't have been more helpful, the replacement battery arrived less than a week later and I didn't even have to wait until they had received the old one back.

Yeah, I know this reads like an advert, but take it from me that after just over 12 months I still absolutely love these things and cannot think of a bad word to say about them.

User review of Ay Up 08 MTB Lightset

Like Dilker I have to dispute the 'bit low on power' comment as I have also not found this, these are superb lights, very bright with superb battery run times.

I haven't had any problems with either the helmet or handlebar mounts and I actually like the security of the zip tie system.

I wouldn't change them for any other lights and for what you get in the pack they're worth every penny.

User review of Ay Up 08 MTB Lightset

I bought the MTB Pack and love these bad boys!

They are the business in action and beautifully made, including the neoprene wrap packs for each component part which makes up the set.

Easy to use on the bars and helmet, long lasting, very bright light for your night time off rode riding.

Best value for money lights I could find and I would not change them for anything else!

User review of Ay Up 08 MTB Lightset

Never written a review on here before and, until recently, had always used Lumicycles. My wife has just started commuting and needed some lights. Lumicycles looked expensive and these seemed a good deal. Having got them for her I've tried them and they're excellent. She had been using the Lumicycles but now prefers these (which is a bit of a shame as I was going to let her have the Lumicycles and I was going to keep the Ayups!).

They arrived next day and so far, with the limited time of ownership that we've had, I can't fault them at all.

User review of Ay Up 08 MTB Lightset

I purchased these lights earlier in the summer. I've been using a spot on the helmet and a wide on the bars. I used them to success to win The Hardcore 24; 24 hour solo race. They are super light, get loads of runtime and plenty bright. I use them all the time for night riding and they work flawless

User review of Ay Up 08 MTB Lightset

Only if you have been spoilt by having free access to stupid lumen power lights would you consider them to be low on power (you know who you are). I've been more than happy with them.

There are more powerful lights out there, but once you've got to 'powerful enough' there are other things you should be looking for. They are well made, tiny, very light, massive burn time and simple. I use the roadie kit and find them easily bright enough for 25mph+ riding on pitch black country roads, and cars now dip their headlights :-) About to add a narrow beam helmet spot for some trail riding.

Add in a 10 year guarantee for the light units, free crash damage replacement and (so far) excellent service, I don't see how you can go wrong.

User review of Ay Up 08 MTB Lightset

I have to agree with most of the above, these lights are simply awesome considering what they cost. Got mine last year for £140 before the pound went belly up and they have been great.

Quite frankly i find the prices of some of the lights available ridiculous, and i can honestly say that i'm on the edge coming down Innerleithen and glentress on our night time blasts with these, so cant imagine how paying 600-700 quid on a light would make it any more enjoyable!