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CygoLite ExpiliOn 700 USB Front Bike Light

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CygoLite ExpiliOn 700 USB Front Bike Light

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CygoLite ExpiliOn 700 USB bike light puts out an impressive 700 lumens of light for such a small, compact and integrated design, illuminating the road ahead with ease.

Superbright Cree LED puts out a powerful maximum of 700 lumens and is paired with precise optics for a beam pattern that's optimized for cycling
Aluminum bezel helps protect light and improves durability; water-resistant design protects light from inclement conditions
4 constant lighting modes: boost (700 lumens), high (475 lumens), medium (350 lumens) and low (120 lumens)
4 special lighting modes: 2-in-1 SteadyPulse™, day flash, walking and S.O.S
Run times vary between 1.5 (boost) and 22 hrs. (day flash)
SteadyPulse illumination mode combines steady brightness with an alerting flash, letting you see what's ahead of you while simultaneously letting others know your presence
Removable, quick-release lithium ion battery stick can be charged via computer USB port or an electrical outlet; charge time of 5 hrs.
Illuminated control button features built-in power indicators for easy reference and access; includes low battery and charging status indicators
Quick-release mount on the CygoLite ExpiliOn 700 USB light fits 25.4 - 31.8mm handlebars; light can also be mounted to your helmet for greater versatility (mount included)
CygoLite ExpiliOn 700 USB bike light comes with a battery stick, USB cable, wall charger and handlebar and helmet mounts

Please Note: This item contains a lithium battery and cannot be shipped to APO, FPO, U.S. Territories, international destinations or Hawaii, and are only available for in-store pickup in Alaska.

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CygoLite ExpiliOn 700 USB Front Bike Light Customer Reviews

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CygoLite ExpiliOn 700 USB Front Bike Light

4.1

(based on 7 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Great visibility (7)
Rechargable (7)
Helmet/removable mount (6)
Long battery life (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Good for commuting (7)
Front headlight (6)
Trail riding (3)

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May

2013

2.0

Great- but one fatal flaw

By MDavidson

from Milwaukee

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Great visibility
Helmet/Removable mount
Rechargable

Cons

Best Uses

Front headlight
Night commute

Comments about CygoLite ExpiliOn 700 USB Front Bike Light:

This is a great light in many respects. It's easy to find the positives in the reviews. I wanted to post this review with one speciffic warning- a known flaw. The rubber plug that protects the female USB charge outlet on the headlight does not stay in. All great aspects of this light aside- if the rubber plug doesn't stay in- allowing water to get into the unit- none of the great attributes matter much if it gets wet! Even riders averse to wet weather riding may get caught in a rain storm. Yes, it can be taped. But it is an awfully poor product design that requires tape to be effective!

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May

2013

4.0

Love this light!

By LisaKayakstoo

from Sacramento, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Great visibility
Helmet/Removable mount
Long battery life
Rechargable

Cons

Helmet Mount Just Ok

Best Uses

Front headlight
Night commute
Trail riding

Comments about CygoLite ExpiliOn 700 USB Front Bike Light:

I wanted a light that could go from illuminating city streets at night to riding on a completely dark bike trail at night. This light does those things perfectly. In the city, I can use it on it's lowest setting, or the alternating mid-light with flash setting. Even on the low settings, there is plenty of light to illuminate where I'm going, and to shine directionally to give drivers a little "hint-hint, I'm here" look.

Having it mounted on the helmet makes it really easy to point exactly where you want light, and to look directly at drivers to give them a hint that you want them to notice you. I find that just a quick glance at an oncoming vehicle is enough to get them to make a full stop at an intersection.

The helmet mount could use some improvement. It's got a hook-n-loop strap that holds the mount to a helmet, but I find that it doesn't stay put as securely as I would like, and there's a bit of bobbing if you don't get it absolutely secure.

So far, battery life has been great. I'm glad for the rechargability, so no added waste to the waste stream.

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May

2013

5.0

Excellent Headlamp

By i5xswipe

from Michigan

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Day Or Night
Great visibility
Helmet/Removable mount
Illumination Patterns
Long battery life
Rechargable

Cons

Best Uses

Front headlight
Night commute

Comments about CygoLite ExpiliOn 700 USB Front Bike Light:

Best bang for the buck on lamps. Has both a bar mount and helmet mount. Numerous light patterns for either the road or the trail. Easy to remove/install battery, which is important for storage. Compact so it's easy to stow away in a pack. Bright, the beam seems to be narrow, but it will illuminate all width of a two lane road no problem. I haven't yet done a night trail ride, just road rides with it. Worth the twenty extra dollars over the 600 for the helmet mount for me. I have a couple of bikes and being able to just mount to the helmet and go is a must!

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Apr

2013

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fantastic light

By Mythchef biker

from Berkley,Michigan

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Great visibility
Helmet/Removable mount
Low battery indicator
Rechargable

Cons

Best Uses

Front headlight
Night commute
Trail riding

Comments about CygoLite ExpiliOn 700 USB Front Bike Light:

This light gives great visibilty,fair battery life,really lets you see far down the road.

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Feb

2013

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Excellent light for road cycling

By Onmybike

from Olympia, WA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Compact
Great visibility
Multiple settings
Rechargable
Wide beam pattern

Cons

No Battery Lvl Indicator

Best Uses

Night commute
Road cycling

Comments about CygoLite ExpiliOn 700 USB Front Bike Light:

This is probably the best cycling light I've ever owned. Advances in bike light technology over the best 10-15 years have been amazing. This light is a great improvement over the Expelion 450, which I bought a couple years ago, not only in terms of brightness (obviously), but also beam pattern. The 700's beam pattern is wider and really lights your way. Cygolite sells extra light mounts, so I bought a couple of those to make it easier to switch the light from one bike to another. For me, 700 lumens is plenty of light for the road. I live in the Pacific NW, so I ride in the rain frequently, and so far this unit is totally impervious. The only reason I didn't give this light 5 stars is because I'd like to see an actual battery strength indicator - something more than just the low battery signal. Without it I have to keep mental track of how long I've run the light on a charge and at what setting. But overall this is an excellent product - definitely superior to Night Rider, in my opinion.

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Jan

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great light and great customer service

By davem

from Portland, OR

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Good Burn Times
Great visibility
Helmet/Removable mount
Long battery life
Low Beam For Extra Time
Rechargable
Very bright

Cons

Had To Add O-ring

Best Uses

Bright Strobe For Dayligh
Front headlight
Night commute

Comments about CygoLite ExpiliOn 700 USB Front Bike Light:

Like the reviewer above, I had to get an O-ring to keep the battery in place.
My old (at least 10 years) NiteRider Classic finally gave out. I checked out the newer LED lights and liked what I saw. I was interested in the NR Lumina 650 and the Cygolite ExpiliOn 700. I sent off some questions to the respective manufactures on Jan 16. The very next day I heard back from the rep at Cygolite. Today is Jan 31, and I have not heard from NiteRider.

I got the Cygolite, and am VERY happy with it. The rep and I have exchanged e-mails, and he gets back to me within a day. I had two issues with the light. 1) battery came loose during riding 2) cover for charging port was hard to put back in.

The rep sugessted some Vaseline on the rubber plug for the charging port. Worked slick. He asked about the O-ring, and I did not have one. I can't say I didn't lose it when I unpacked the light, but the rep has sent one, N/C. Guess which company's lights and service I will be recommending.

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Nov

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

super bright... add an o-ring

By kiwigreg

from chesapeake bay area

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Great visibility
Helmet/Removable mount
Rechargable

Cons

Had To Add 0-ring To Batt
Light Gets A Touch Hot

Best Uses

Camp Light
Flashlight
Front headlight
Night commute
Seeing 300~~~apos~~~ In The Dark
Trail riding

Comments about CygoLite ExpiliOn 700 USB Front Bike Light:

I love this light. It is nicely compact and light, rechargeable, and perfect for any application where you need a fixed light... This light has now replaced my household flashlights. I would even recommend the strobe as a tactical light if it were continuous.

I found mine at an attic sale so I am not certain that the The one flaw I found was that the battery did not seat well and could rotate loose while trail riding. I added a rubber o-ring to tighten the battery mount. probably makes it more water tight too.

I have used this on my farm to spot light the treeline 400 feet away. Extremely effective. Highly recommended. Note that it is a fairly tight beamed spotlight as it was designed for distance biking. Beam focus is fixed.