Lezyne Laser Drive first night ride review
Make-your-own bike lane with this 250-lumen tail light
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In pitch darkness our group of 20 rolled out from the Las Vegas strip for an early morning, pre-Interbike ride. Many of the roads didn’t have a bike lane, so we made our own.
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Lezyne Laser Drive highlights
- Parallel laser lines alongside and behind rider
- 9 modes, two laser-only modes
- 2.5–17.5hrs claimed battery life
- Fits a variety of posts including aero models with adjustable rubber band
- 84g
Mmmmm, lasers…
Lezyne’s new Laser Drive is a quality tail light with variable flash/steady settings, a strap that works for any seatpost and a good run time. But the headline feature is the two parallel laser lines that are projected on the ground on either side of the rider.
Drivers behind see not only a bright tail light, but a rolling red bike lane surrounding and trailing the rider.
The laser lines extend about twice the length of a bike.
Will these lasers protect a rider more than just a tail light? Well, they don’t create a force field, but they do project a very noticeable and unusual light pattern on the ground. And when it comes to getting drivers’ attention, bright and out-of-the-ordinary can’t hurt.
The Laser Drive has nine different illumination modes, plus two laser-only modes. Run times range from two and a half hours on full ‘Blast’ mode to a claimed 17.5hrs on a flash setting.
In addition to the laser lines on the ground, the 250-lumen Laser Drive has a wide lens on the main light for 180-degree visibility.
The rubbery straps let you mount it on any seatpost, big aero posts included, in seconds, and the power/mode button is easy to operate while riding. A long press turns it off and on, and a short press cycles through the modes.
Lezyne Laser Drive early verdict
One of our go-to tail lights at BikeRadar has been the Bontrager Flare R. That light is bright (65 lumens), light (60g) and easy to mount on normal seatposts with its built-in rubber band. Although heavier, the Laser Drive is giving the Flare R a run for the money.
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Product Specifications
Product
| Name | Name, 0, 10, Name, Laser Drive |
| Brand | Brand, 0, 20, Brand, Lezyne |
| Weight (g) | Weight (g), 2, 0, Weight (g), 84 |
| Features | Features, 2, 0, Features, Four LEDs plus with two laser-beam strips on the ground. Up to 250 lumens with multiple output/flash modes and an attachment that works for round and aero posts |
| Battery Power Supply | Battery Power Supply, 2, 0, Battery Power Supply, Yes |
| Waterproof | Waterproof, 2, 0, Waterproof, Yes |
| Type of Battery Required | Type of Battery Required, 2, 0, Type of Battery Required, Built-in Rechargable |
| Battery Life | Battery Life, 2, 0, Battery Life, 15 |
| Position | Position, 2, 0, Position, Rear |
Authors
Ben Delaney is a journalist with more than two decades of experience writing for and editing some of the biggest publications in cycling. Having studied journalism at the University of New Mexico, Ben has worked for Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, VeloNews and BikeRadar. He has also previously worked as Global Brand Communications Manager for Specialized. Ben covers all things road and gravel, and can be found logging big miles in the Rocky Mountains that nestle alongside his home in Boulder, Colorado. He has covered the most important bike races in the sport, from the Tour de France and Tour of Flanders, to the Unbound gravel race, and specialises in tech content, showcasing what the pros are riding and putting everyday equipment through its paces.
