Ravemen FR160 Front Light | RRP: $69.95

These days, the bulk of bike lights share plenty of design similarities. But every now and then something comes along that’s a little different, and that’s precisely why I found this ingenious slimline LED headlight so intriguing.

Weighing in at just 56 grams and with basically the same dimensions as a Garmin 530, the Ravemen FR160 is an easy-to-use daytime flasher that attaches directly into your front computer mount. Sitting discretely under my Garmin I barely even noticed it was there, except for a feint halo-style glow in duller light conditions. (The FR160 can also be used with Wahoo devices using a replaceable mounting tab that’s available separately.) Out on the road, the narrow form factor and wide-angle lens casts a broad rather than directional light that tops out at 160 lumens. It’s not really suitable for riding before dawn or after dark, unless you’re running an additional headlight so you can see where you’re going. However, it’s absolutely perfect for riders wanting to add a little more safety and visibility during daylight hours, especially when set to one of the three inbuilt flash modes which are considerably more attention-grabbing than I was expecting. Single-touch operation allows you to cycle quickly through the six different lighting modes – three constant and three flashing – although you do need to squeeze your fingers around your bike computer to reach the button.

Attaching the unit is easy. You simply twist it into place, exactly as you would with your bike computer itself, and then your bike computer twist mounts into the light. Charging is a breeze via a USB-C cable port and, overall, I found the battery life was very good. Ravemen says the maximum run time for the 380mAh/3.7V lithium-polymer battery is 13.5 hours per charge. During the review I was getting 10+ hours comfortably between charges. Should the heavens open mid-ride, the FR160 also has an impressive IPX6 water rating for ‘heavy rain resistance’.

** This is an unpaid review. However the unit was supplied courtesy of Ravemen **