"If there's one thing I've learned from years of being a cyclist, it's that not all bike lights are created equal. I've deposited more than my fair share of lights claiming to be the next greatest and best in beam and visibility at the local recycling centre as they've either surrendered to the relentlessness of the Great British Weather, or burnt themselves out. I, therefore, have an extremely high bar when it comes to praising the best budget bike lights."
"Testing the Magicshine ALLTY 1200 though has made me rethink what I can - and should - expect not just from a budget bike light, but from a bike light full stop. Promising serious brightness (up to 1200 lumens) and proper weatherproofing, the Magic Shine ALLTY manages to toe the line of a practical bike light without draining your wallet (or its battery), and has specs that rival some of the best bike lights on the market."
"While its older sibling, the Magicshine RN 3000, cranks out a blinding 3000 lumens, I find 1200 lumens to be the sweet spot for real-world cycling. It's powerful enough for unlit country lanes and bikepacking trips, but not so excessive that you're constantly worrying about charging or annoying fellow road users. For the past few weeks I have been testing out the MagicShine on almost all of my rides."
MagicShine ALLTY 1200 offers up to 1200 lumens and robust weatherproofing, positioning itself as a practical, budget-friendly bike light. The torch-style body measures about 107mm and follows established design conventions with the light housed centrally. Brightness is sufficient for unlit country lanes and bikepacking while avoiding excessive power use or discomfort to other road users. Compared with the 3000-lumen RN 3000, the 1200-lumen output balances visibility and battery life. The unit’s specifications match several higher-priced lights, and it provides reliable everyday durability against rain and typical cycling conditions.
Read at Cyclingnews
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