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Light & Motion Vega 200 LED Bike Light

Light & Motion Vega 200 LED Bike Light

Item # 788020
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The Light & Motion Vega 200 is a compact little wonder that features a modular design with the battery built into the light. It packs a 200-lumen fistful of brightness.

  • It’s everything a commuter light should be—light, bright, compact, durable, rechargeable and hassle free
  • Light offers a high setting at 200 lumens which runs for 2 hours, a medium setting at 100 lumens which runs for 4 hours and a low setting at 50 lumens which runs for 8 hours
  • Flashing mode runs for 24+ hours
  • LED is good for a whopping 10,000-hour lifespan
  • Reflector focuses a smooth, powerful center spot for distance, plus acceptable fill light at the edges
  • Rechargeable NiMH battery puts an end to the endless diet of AA batteries that many commuter lights require
  • Includes a simple trickle charger with automatic shutoff; fully charges in 2 hours
  • Tool-free mount allows you to go from the handlebar to your helmet in seconds

Made in USA.

Item 788020

Light & Motion Vega 200 LED Bike Light Specs

Specification

Description

Weight with batteries240 grams
SystemLED
Number of bulbs1
Light output200 lumens
Battery life on high2 hours
Battery life on low8 hours
BatteriesNiMH
Charge time2 hours
MountingHandlebar/helmet

Light & Motion Vega 200 LED Bike Light Customer Reviews

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Light & Motion Vega 200 LED Bike Light
 
3.3

(based on 3 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great visibility (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Front headlight (3)

    Reviewed by 3 customers

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    Apr

    11

    2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Pathetic Battery

    By mikebikehike

    from Berkeley, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Great visibility

    Cons

    • Short battery life

    Best Uses

    • Front headlight

    Comments about Light & Motion Vega 200 LED Bike Light:

    While this light IS bright, the run time was shorter than spec from day one and it deteriorated from there. After 20 cycles, it was very poor. After about 40 cycles, it wouldn't take a charge at all. It's a sealed unit, so I would have to send it to the factory to have the battery changed. No way! I'm not giving Light and Motion any more money.

    • Gift:
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    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    May

    25

    2009

     
    5.0

    bright light

    By urban_dog

    from Dallas, TX

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Great visibility
    • Helmet/Removable mount
    • Long battery life
    • Low battery indicator
    • Rechargable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Front headlight
      • Night commute
      • Trail riding

      Comments about Light & Motion Vega 200 LED Bike Light:

      I wiped out and broke my old Vega 80 lumen ( had it for 3 years ) This new Vega 200 is awesome! It charges super fast and it does last at least 2 hours on the high setting. I ride around White Rock lake evenings/night on a regular bases. This baby shoots out a bright beam that easily lights up the width of the trail/street lane and forward about 15-20 feet. Way better than my old Vega ( R.I.P ).
      It's worth the price. You get a powerful light with multiple settings, a fast charger that allows you leave it plugged in 24/7, and a simple mounting strap that goes from bar to helmet with ease. I does look a little strange with the wide, boxy design, and the radiator looking fins up front, but once it's on and you're chasing raccoons and possum, you forget all about it.

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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Apr

      15

      2009

       
      4.0

      good choice for commuters

      By landstander

      from Overland Park, KS

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Great visibility
      • Helmet/Removable mount
      • Light weight
      • Long battery life
      • Low battery indicator
      • Rechargable
      • Self contained unit
      • Smart charger

      Cons

      • Incomplete documentation

      Best Uses

      • Front headlight
      • Night commute

      Comments about Light & Motion Vega 200 LED Bike Light:

      I've been using my unit for about 2 months now, and have found it to be very bright with an excellent beam pattern. During the darker stretches of my commute, I no longer worry about being unable to spot obstacles in time to avoid them.

      The unit is fully self contained (no wires or external battery), and has the tool-free mount affixed, which allows for very quick and convenient removal upon arrival at my destination. Total weight is only 240g (0.53 lb), which is small enough (in my opinion) to be unnoticeable to a commuter.

      To date, I have not experienced any discrepancies with the advertised runtime, nor any sign of battery deterioration.


      My only real complaint is that the unit ships with only a (minimal) Quick Start guide, which directs you to download the full manual from the Light & Motion (L&M) website... a document which does not currently exist (as of 15 April, 2009). This is largely alleviated by the fact that the light isn't particularly complex, and L&M is quite helpful and responsive to questions provided that you contact them by telephone.

      Don't even bother with the Contact Us page on the L&M website, however... it appears to be little more than a virtual black hole, from which no inquiry can ever escape.

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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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