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USE Exposure Maxx Light

BikeRadar verdict

3 out of 5 stars

"Nice, neat light is good for racers, but not the best for trail use."

By Guy Kesteven

USE's Exposure Maxx is a simple, light, self-contained unit potentially ideal for racers that boasts decent distance punch and run-time for its size. The beam is a bit tightly focused for technical trail use and the ‘ride’ setting is too weak. It really needs a less temperamental, secure and carbon-safe mount.

USE was one of the first companies to use high-power LEDs, and the Exposure Maxx has some unique features if you loathe leads and separate batteries.

With everything packed into a single CNC-machined can, the Maxx is certainly impressively simple and very light for its power and run time. The beam is relatively flat and two-dimensional, which reduces up/down vision and often left us wondering ‘what happens next?’ on tight technical trails. The ‘Ride’ power level is too dim for anything but cruisy riding.

Trying to tweak the bolted light mount at all will loosen it, and the bracket is temperamental and potentially threatening to carbon bars anyway, even if you manage not to knock it loose with your knee.

The general reputation for reliability of these lights still doesn’t match that of its competitors, either, although USE always sort out faults ASAP.

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  • User review of USE Exposure Maxx Light

    Well i've used this light for night trail riding and a 24 hour race and found it brilliant.

    The bracket stays put and doesen't flicker.

    Makes me laugh though the review as i'm sure i've read reviews in WMB saying how great the light is, MBR gave it 10 out of 10 now a few months later it isn't so great,

    I'd recommend this light and lack of fuss with wires is great, great burn times and medium power which last 10 hours is great for everything apart from DH which it when i click it to high.

    0.3
  • User review of USE Exposure Maxx Light

    First class light ,

    i have the exposure enduro maxx2 with the smart port ,

    the light that this produces is awesome good for trail and a good allround light , and being self contained can be used as a flash light which is very handy also it keeps the light fairly active through the summer months ,

    the on off switch can be a little fiddly but can be switched over on the move , smart port allows you to plug in an optional on off and light selector switch that can be mounted on the handle bars in a position of your choice , also you can plug an optional 280 lumens rear light in to it as well to mount on your seat post or similar,

    the battery power light on the lamp is a good addition and is accurate unlike other lights i have owned

    the mounting bracket is easy to remove the light with its quick release button and when mounted is very secure

    so i cant really fault this light at all i am very impressed and would recommend it to any one

    0.3

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Specification

Name:
Exposure Maxx Light
Built by:
USE
Price:
$589.99
Manufacturer's Description:
Each Exposure MaXx model has the same burn times for each of the 3 main settings. The difference is as simple as 1,2,3. Depending on whether you choose 1, 2 or 3 LEDs (Joystick/Race/Enduro)
Features:
Battery Life - 3 hrs / Ride: 10 hrs / Low: 24 hrs / Flashing: Days!
Dimensions:
46mm wide x 106mm long mm (w x h x d)

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