The Best & Worst Lights for Ebikes, Escooter, EUC, and Onewheel

[@usunoro]

As far as brands go, If you are wanting something less expensive but still really good. Cateye is a solid brand, been running an AMPP800 for years now on my bike without issues. ~$60 for 800 lumens. They also have a bundle with an AMPP800 with a helmet mount and an AMPP1100 with handlebar mount for $149, if you want/need multiple lights.

[@freshlycharged]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@jayziac]

There's more to lights than just Lumens. I'd be interested in how long they run on full charge, or brightness modes, like flashing (for city traffic where I just want to be seen, rather than seeing the road). Also too bright messes up our eyes night vision capability, so looking at something in the distance and dark is less easy when it takes time for our pupils to adjust from a bright source right in front, to something else that's not lit. And also blinding on-coming traffic as some have mentioned.

[@MisterWealth]

Whats the brightest and longest lasting?

[@BH4x0r]

that is why i prefer proper low beam style lights only, the beam is usually pretty well optimised so when shining on the wall near the top (before the cutoff) it is the brightest, so you can aim it far down the road and it is seemingly as bright as up close, and is aimable under the eyes of drivers or people in general i don't get why people are still messing about with the standard flashlight beam style lights another disappointing thing of most bike lights is that they're often more expensive cause it's a "niche" product other than that i would recommend an *ebike* light any day that way it is less prone to being stolen and doesn't have a separate battery that needs to stay topped up, using the scooters' battery just makes a whole lot more sense an average 20W light will run more than 100 HOURS on a 60V 38Ah pack heck even on a 48V 20Ah pack it would take 50 hours to completely drain

[@Larnsdoon]

I totally agree with you get what you pay for. I initially gotten my lights from local sporting goods, thinking they were legit if store bought. Sadly disappointed. Now i use my Nitecore P12, a handheld flash light -its very bright, beam quality and build are excellent. I mount it with a bike tube clamp to whatever im riding.

[@RCDevotee]

Thanks Jimmy and Andrew! I hope you are all healed up Andrew from the Master fall. PEVs got me looking into lights over the past few years. I generally think you get what you pay for with lights. I started off with the cheaper ones with inflated specs. One thing I think EUC riders should really consider is carrying a very nice flashlight. In general you can find great flashlights out there that easily put out 5000+ lumens that have replaceable 18650, 21700 or 26650 cells. If needed you can carry a few spare batteries in case you have very long rides. With a great flashlight in your hand you can direct light in real-time where you need it most. The higher end flashlights have better flood and spot capabilities which really allow you to see the imperfections in the road and see things far ahead. A hard mounted light can never achieve that. I know many MTB riders have a hard mounted light on the bike along with a helmet light to allow them maximum light coverage in ever-changing terrain. I would even consider a great flashlight mounted on other PEVs. There are plenty of mounting options out there that can mount a flashlight to a bike or scooter easily. In general you can get a much better light as a flashlight versus ones made exclusively for bicycles.

[@freshlycharged]

Very good tip! Andrew is doing well, thank goodness for good gear.

[@RCDevotee]

@@freshlycharged Another thing with a powerful flashlight is you can warn drivers you are coming and strobe if needed. We have avoided some potential car pullouts by flashing the car before they really got some speed going.

[@bookmark2846]

Thumbs up just for seeing Andrew up and in one piece, lol.

[@freshlycharged]

He's a tough cookie!

[@robertm8401]

Scooter riders in the Philippines are fond of using 3000-5000 lumen motorcycle auxiliary lights powered by 12or16V battery packs, some of which they also use to power really loud horns for safety. These lights have nice wide white or yellow beams with cutoffs to not blind incoming traffic.

[@freshlycharged]

Got a name for the light?

[@robertm8401]

@@freshlycharged Hi Jimmy, the most common are named Atom Night Ripper variants, but just like scooters they are manufactured by different OEMs and go by other names. They are power hungry though, 30-50Watt current draw hence the big power packs.

[@mica984662]

remember the magic-shine lights are actually made by Olight and can be found on sale for cheaper. usually on their website and frequently in bundles. Olights are fantastic.

[@troybrownentertainment2324]

You have it the other way around, Magic Shine bought out Olight. Olight is knock-offs to Magic Shine

[@freshlycharged]

I'm gonna have to check it out. Any advantages/disadvantages going with Olight?

[@MagicshineLights]

Magicshine manufactures is a private independent brand integrating R&D and production.

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

@@freshlycharged 10X NOW I HAVE HEARD "SOME FAMOUS EBIKE UTUBE GUY SELLS HIS OWN BIKE LIGHT AND ITS THE BEST" BUT I CANT FIND IT :(

[@gt500dreamer]

Great video and comparison! I have two Olight RN3500s mounted on my Bronco. Best lights out there by a longshot.

[@freshlycharged]

Right on! I'll have to check it out!

[@LargeeeScaleLife]

If you want to go crazy power magic shine actually makes an 8000 lm light it is absolutely nuts it’s expensive but it’s really really nice

[@obxarms7685]

Love how you made it "German" instead of it obviously being a POS Chinese light.

[@waktosha7378]

The towild br2000 is honestly the best light for the money. It is 2000 lm, it has a spot and a separate flood light, and is about $50. Unless you want to spend $400, this is the best light out there.

[@rayreese7285]

Your videos are so professional and informative ,Thanks again .

[@kmg501]

Light pollution is immense these days. I am routinely being blinded by morons running super bright lights on roadways that are already lit with perfectly good street lamps. The vast majority of people these days are literally too stupid to understand the obvious fact that if you are blinding people, you are creating dangerous situations. You do not need stadium lights to see where you are going. Lights are to provide SOME illumination of the road way but their main function in already lit environments is to serve as marker lights. Marker lights allow others to see you and judge your speed and distance. When you blind people you prevent that from happening. While driving motor vehicles I have literally almost run over people in the middle of the street because of being blinded by lights that are too bright and pointing up. As a PEV rider I now have to contend with thoughtless morons who are running multiple LED headlamps on scooters that are pointing not at the ground but up into my eyes, blinding me so badly that I have to raise a hand to block the light from blinding me. Point the lights down, idiots.

[@freshlycharged]

Great point! Point the lights down! I hate getting blinded by brights!

[@unaffiliated.]

Very nice, was looking for some lights

[@freshlycharged]

Perfect!

[@MisterWealth]

It would be cool if you could have dual lights with some sort of rod seperation so you can a wider field of view

[@SIHIAIDIY]

Hey Jimmy, great video as always! You’re one of the main people who got me into Onewheels and now you’re the main person that got me interested in getting an eBike! I live in Chicago, I love my Pint X, but I’m looking for to upgrade to a GT in the future and I think an eBike is more practical. If you had to get rid of all of your PEV types (e.g. scooter, eskate, EUC, ebikes) except one, which would you pick? Love to hear your opinions!

[@freshlycharged]

Awesome! Thank you! If I could only have one PEV, it would be an EUC... easy choice.

[@sonsofeuc6515]

The Outbound EVO headlight is great too. Plus you can charge it and use it at the same time!

[@chalkyblack7582]

The Seemee 300 is a must have for all Escooters

[@fernandomedina8713]

The review I've been waiting for

[@johnrichardson5089]

Great vid guys. I'm shopping for lights to add to my Tronic Roadrunner expected to arrive next month right now and this video really helped me to narrow down my choices.

[@freshlycharged]

The Tronic Roadrunner is nuts!

[@johnrichardson5089]

@@freshlycharged Thanks. I took a leap of faith with my purchase of the Tronic Roadrunner because I'm excited to see USA distributors who are raising the bar to assemble awesome options for the PEV experience!

[@rdkuless]

The MagicShine ME 2000 wires directly into the ebike motor and runs off your ebike battery.. Crazy Bright. Also The Xeccon Geineau 2 3@cree 2500lm with 5 flashing modes, 3 solid modes.. I have used one of these on my recumbent etrike for over 5 years.. about $78. Super bright.. i aimed it down ward so i didn't blind oncoming traffic. but have the extra brightness on dark bike paths.. 12v 4 18650 cell pack runs about 16hrs one charge.

[@raylivengood8040]

I’ve bought many lights. Some are junk as in stopped working almost immediately. My Gaciron V9D-1800 is the brightest “bang for the buck” that I have found , and it also has USB to charge phone if need be. Uses LG cells. I’d recommend 👍🏻

[@freshlycharged]

Right on! I'm going to check it out!

[@randomescu]

As a flashlight collector, my only problem was that high quality light to use. And the best choice was Olight Seeker 2Pro and Olight Baton 3 Pro Max warm white for fog. But i still ordered the dedicated Nitecore BR25, the pattern its incredible good. Sadly many lights presented are not available in Europe.

[@Felisargyle]

I paid 100 for an rn 3500 with an rn 300 (very bright red tail light) from olight when they have sales, looks like the Monteer 8000 but smaller and only does 3500 lumens but still is plenty bright.

[@kenanmammadov7281]

I bought a 2600 lumen light bar from Amazon and it’s really good actually

[@SickPillow]

This video really has that "bigger must be better" feel to it. Most people shouldn't be riding around with an 8000 lumen light, blinding everyone around them.

[@dalesteele3389]

I have been educated. I think I have seen that Amazon light and would have been mislead. Wow! Thanks for the review and information.

[@shinji112]

I like to use the SL 1000 as a hand torch when riding my esk8 since it’s small and compact. It can also be easily mounted my ebike when needed.

[@freshlycharged]

I travel with the SL1000! Great little light.

[@noredmx1515]

Great lights review, thanks Jimmy! How do you like your Oru kayaks? You should do a review on those! ;P

[@raulespinoza8668]

Any plans to review the newly announced Varla eagle one pro?

[@frederickoparah1669]

I had lights similar to this and yes they illuminate the road but it is a very white light that is shattered, ideally you want to use an e-bike light that is STZVO or E-Mark, this gives you a clear crystal type of light that has a beam cut off, these lights are typically expensive especially if you want a battery modular solution such as Lupine or Supernova which you adapt for use as a helmet light, how if you are fitting to the on the vehicle you can find wired solution on aliexpress for under $30. What you don't see it what may cause an accident.

[@buffalomind6838]

Unless where you travel legitimately requires high capacity lights than the 3000lm, or Mountaineer one which is the coolest looking one too *Then most of the others you showed were sufficient. The one thing I disliked about the Mountaineer one is the separate battery pack/installation. The less space it takes out of all the lights it triples it with the additional real estate as well as a wire that needs to be taped down making everything less clean. Additionally you’ll have to worry about damaging another part of the light. Cool looking with very good lumens, but a bit of a *hassle* that may put some off *understandably.*

[@schopra13]

Appreciate the content as always, Jimmy! For someone looking to get into personal Ev's for the first time, are there any in particular you would recommend? Scooters, bikes, etc?

[@freshlycharged]

Ebikes are easy. Scooters are fun. EUCs are the funnest but take work to learn.

[@schopra13]

@@freshlycharged do you consider a onewheel a EUC?

[@freshlycharged]

@@schopra13 no

[@J.A_52259]

Thanks guys.

[@markmallare8454]

GREAT VIDEO in comparing them, summer nights are getting longer, I also like before break of dawn early riding where I need the lights. I Have the ShredLights, couldn’t be any happier with 2 lights in front and 2 red in rear. The flat mounts with VHP tape under board also houses my SLFX ground effects. All your videos are insightful, the products and reviews are super on point, I appreciate the knowledge that you both send! I was wondering what the name of the app that was used in tracking Speed test of the BRONCO review? The intervals and speed increments were cool, I’d like to track 0-15,25,35,45 speeds and distance covered. Possibly an idea for collaborated apps video to what you guys find most helpful. There are tons of apps out there, any insight would be great! You guys are appreciated, thank you for all you do!

[@EvolutionUtilityCreation]

I will refer to this video for light recommendations for my mastsr

[@Agent77X]

I just order the 80K lumen rechargable bicycle light for my bicycle! Replaces my 200 lumen light that got rusted out inside!

[@dennisgolden7596]

NICE TO HAVE A GOOD LIGHT. I HAVE 2 LIGHTS ON MY SCOOTER PLUS THE BUILT IN LIGHTS. I will buy another light

[@MagicshineLights]

Awesome video, thanks:-)

[@lightupfun4972]

Of course they recommend the $400 light. And why not? They don’t have to pay for any of them, as we do. I’ve always respected consumer reports - they accept no advertising and they pay full retail price for everything they test. You Tube “reviewers” are helpful to a point but their recommendations should be taken with a grain of salt. A large one.

[@scottfarley6867]

Who in this day and age can afford 400.00 for a bike light. While Magic Shine definitely makes a great light no way do you need a light of this caliber. Ceco is also a quality light as well as light and motion they both are priced around 100.00 and will do a great job.

[@UDX-340]

Lighting is so Important ,i use x2 RioRand amazon lights.the last 2 i bought are 2.5 yrs old and have been through alot and still work for a few hrs on low settings for 2 hrs.

[@freshlycharged]

Would you recommend?

[@UDX-340]

@@freshlycharged Yes, they are 23.00.they are the single led, problem is ,you need to make a hood-reflector so you dont blind people.i made hoods from a black plastic paper holder,from the dollar store.

[@UDX-340]

@@freshlycharged Im going to put up a crappy video,so you can see them.

[@pollyg562]

you can get an identical light as the $30 light for under $10 ive got a genuine 1000L torch taking one 18650 costing $15

[@meuconmyeuc1337]

So I noticed you didn't show how to mount any of these lights onto an EUC. Why is that? I only own EUCs and have been trying to find good lighting and while you spent the time and money to make this video, you never showed how to mount these on my wheels or helmet. WHY WHY WHY did you waste time with bikes? Who rides a bike that owns an EUC? 😜 Could you please do a follow up video showing how to mount each of these lights to a Sherman or RS and to a helmet. I've had to buy niodinium magnets and super glue them to a helmet and same on the lights. Not sure why this was geared only to bicyclists, but maybe show EUC and OneWheel content as I'm sure most cyclists don't care about them.

[@Mattdoc15210]

I have a blitzu light from Amazon was like 11$ it’s surprisingly nice I don’t ride much at night and my scooter has a light to begin with but wanted something that blinks

[@MykeHawke-r9r]

Ty

[@italianharris]

Great Video, can you suggest a good led backpack - say one of yur friends wearing one in this video on the onewheel-it was showing a blue led light

[@DSPangilan]

Jimmy, my friends Varla Pegasus folding mechanism failed, do you guys know how to fix it?

[@EmilioZFG]

Gemini duo & titan

[@lightupfun4972]

That’s for sure.

[@Just_A_normal_Man27]

Hey jimmy, I’m trying to buy a used one wheel like you, but everyone wants to do only ship even though I’m just 30 mins away. I feel like it’s a scam. Do you have a trust worthy site I can visit?

[@ucitymetalhead]

I had been wondering about the fenix brand lights but that 3000 lumen one or the sl-1000 sound good.

[@stephensmitherman5243]

I use a Magic Shine Monteer 3500S

[@freshlycharged]

How is it?

[@stephensmitherman5243]

@@freshlycharged 3500 lumens , they are very bright. At £180 pounds, good value too.

[@gilletteyaneza1411]

Hi! At 4:30 you showed a guy that has a light in his backpack or jacket. Can you share with me what he is using?

[@only_1dhornet]

“German for junk” 😂😂😂

[@mzb1317]

I'm looking for MASXODRK T90 e scooter led display cuz mine broke. It's impossible to get in contact with the company cuz they ain't no contact infos, nada. Does anybody know where I can find a similar display?

[@jacobbillman6485]

Idk. what light will stay on?

[@HungrySpinz]

all of them seem overpriced

[@lunaticfpv17]

3:26 He meant watt hours

[@Bustadhed]

WOW some of those are waaay too expensive

[@johnsheetz6639]

The worst one I've ever encountered was the one that came with my lectric XP.

[@freshlycharged]

That’s a toy light

[@nicholasbrus8628]

None of those lights are suitable for road use because they all dazzle oncoming traffic. These lights are for off-road use. The ones with a narrow bean can be pointed down, but then you can't see very far in front, so not ideal.

[@aleiffel7509]

What would you recommend? I’ve been looking for a decent light with a properly shaped reflector to limit the vertical spill.

[@SaiyanEuc]

I don't mind dazzleing them, usually gets them to stop blinding me with their high beams and actually pay attention/slow down. I do carry my light and point it down though so I don't blind people unless I have to.

[@nicholasbrus8628]

@@aleiffel7509 Any StVZO compliant light will do. For example, LEZNYE POWER HB DRIVE STVZO 500 ...

[@BH4x0r]

@@nicholasbrus8628 only 500 lumen, and only 290 on low beam, thats pretty bad, especially for a light that costs that much, and has a pretty narrow beam (even the HB Brilliance has a pretty narrow beam imo) i would atleast suggest a Linkbest SPL-01 or even better, a Busch & Müller Ixon IQ-XL, they'll run off of any scooter as long as the battery is maximally a 52V one, they say 48V on the site but both work fine on a 52V fully charged battery (58.8V) and it's only like €10 more than that dogshit Lezyne

[@elliotalderson9945]

pfft ... 1st world country accessories 🥺 here in d philippines we use motorcycle/car grade aux lights with external battpacks, the combinations are limitless 🛴👌🏼💪🏼

[@dennisgolden7596]

Nice video safty Frist.

[@aleksandrbmelnikov]

These are not e-bike lights. They're rechargeable bicycle lights. Might as well get a flashlight and duct tape.

[@randym3982]

Ok your missing the most important information how it attaches because people steal them !!! Hello?!!!

[@manolothe115]

you pick the cheap one from Amazon I buy it one from Amazon 10000 lumens for 49.99 and is better that the one you says is a $400 who going to paid 400 for a bike light are you crazy 😜