![]() My test sample’s remote needed Bluetooth pairing with the system each time I disconnected the battery and head unit. Its colour is quite hard to describe, spanning the green, blue, purple and white spectrums, creating a gentle and soft blend that’s incredibly easy on the eyes.Īlthough it’s relatively intuitive to use, a quick read of the instruction manual is needed to fully understand the Monteer’s functions, and how to access the light’s highest output mode. It’s very usable and doesn’t reflect into your eyes from lighter objects on the trail. The light emitted isn’t overwhelming, either. It creates an evenly spread power that leaves no detail in the dark. While the spot function is nice to have, I couldn’t figure out where it could be used when mountain biking it’s not wide enough for use on the trails, and the flood mode is so good there’s no incentive to use the other settings.Įven with all that power on tap, there are no overly bleached spots in the beam. Switch to the flood mode – also by double-pressing the O remote button – and the V shape is added to by the flood portion of the beam, extending its spread. The remote is the light’s main user interface. In spot mode – accessed by double-pushing the O remote button – the light is cast in a defined V shape, emanating at the light source. Being very critical, Magicshine could have extended the beam’s width even further with the extra lumens on tap, taking the Monteer 8000’s shape as a starting point. While the beam spread is commendable, it’s no wider than the lower-powered Monteer 8000. Riding trails like this is akin to doing so in the daytime, the illumination inspiring loads of confidence and speed. Not only is its light cast forwards, but it’s also spread broadly, highlighting the sides of the trail and around corners well.Įven the exits to tight-radius switchbacks are proficiently illuminated. This makes it perfect for picking lines, riding technical sections, or hooning about on the hardest trails. Unsurprisingly the Monteer 12000’s light throw is utterly immense, illuminating the trail ahead way further than you’ll ever need or want to see. Button functionality is logical, but a cursory read of the instruction manual is recommended to make sure you know how to access all the Monteer’s 12,000 lumens. ![]() The remote’s Velco strap is very long, but secure bar fitment is still possible. Its size might pose issues on some frames, taking up space usually reserved for water bottles or accessories, so it’s worth checking your bike has enough room for the battery prior to purchase. The Velcro straps tighten easily, and the rubberised, curved portion on the battery helps it to sit snugly against frame tubes. Ian Linton / Our Mediaĭespite the battery’s weight and size, securing it to the bike’s frame is simple. A single power button and battery life indicator are easy to understand and operate.
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