Electron Terra 1 front light review

Minimal headlight

Our rating

3.5

120.91
74.99

Russell Burton

Published: November 15, 2010 at 4:00 pm

Our review
Tight focus but just enough light for off-roading in a neat, high-value set

This new minimal headlight is a versatile, high-value intro to nocturnal off-roading.The small head unit houses a Seoul LED that gives a tight focused spot with peripheral halo to keep things in context.

There’s some random light/dark variation across the beam but it’s enough to ride off-road safely, as long as you’re sensible with your speed. There are low power and flashing options for road use plus side vision slots to improve visibility in traffic.

Battery life is outstanding, so you’ll rarely see the '20 percent left' warning light. The lightweight, compact Li-Ion battery is a great easy-to-fit feature at this price, but it takes ages to recharge so plan ahead. There’s also a double-head spot-and-flood Terra 2 option (£99.99) for more spread and versatility.

Electron terra 1 front light beam: electron terra 1 front light beam - Russell Burton

For more information on how we tested this year's crop of lights, see our latest buyer's guide to mountain bike lights and Tested: 30 high-power mountain bike lights.

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