Nicola Rutzou
MagicShine offers a wide range of front and rear lights, ensuring there’s something to suit every rider.
Global brand MagicShine has been producing outdoor lighting for over 25 years. The company offers a diverse range of flashlights, headlamps and cycling lights for various applications, including cycling, hiking, running, hunting, law enforcement, mountaineering, and more, to countries worldwide.
Its broad range of cycling lights includes the popular SEEMEE 300 rear light and EVO 1700 front light models.
SEEMEE 300 rear light
This rear light is bright, provides a wide angle of visibility and incorporates smart technology to adjust to conditions, making it ideal for road cyclists riding on suburban or country roads.
The main light utilises two LEDs with a combined maximum output of 300 lumens, providing a maximum visibility of 3km. It also projects a 360° red warning light to ensure all-around visibility and keep you safer on the road.
The built-in smart motion sensor detects the movement of the rider and becomes brighter whenever braking is identified. It also has a light sensor that detects ambient conditions in real-time and automatically adjusts the brightness.
The light has a handy memory function, too. When you turn it off and back on again, it is still in the same mode.
If you’re concerned about the light running flat, it has a three-level indicator that shows how much battery power is left (green: 21%-100%, red: 11%-20%, flashing red: 1%-10%) and when the battery runs low (10% or less), ECO mode kicks in to keep the light on.
The SEEMEE 300 is compact (64mm x 32mm x 35mm) and weighs just 80 grams. It also has an IPX6 waterproof rating, making it more than capable in severe weather conditions.
The mounting system includes a rubber seatpost mount with a Garmin-style click system. The laddered rubber section fits any seatpost shape of various diameters. The mount is shaped to offset the angle of the seatpost.
The impressive battery life ranges from six hours (smart night and high static mode, at night) up to 200 hours (eco mode, in daylight). A full charge via USB-C can take as little as two hours.
EVO 1700 upside-down light
The EVO 1700 is a powerful and compact bike light, delivering 1700 lumens of bright illumination with dual beam options that sits neatly under the handlebars.
The out-front mount has a GoPro quick-release design, making it easy to install and remove. By mounting it below the handlebars, space is created for other accessories like a computer or bell, plus it ensures the cockpit area looks neat and clean.
By adjusting the light head up and down, riders get a wide-range beam or oriented lighting for the best possible security in any environment. The precisely calibrated low beam shines with a clear cut-off line, sending light directly onto the road ahead and avoiding the risk of blinding oncoming road users.
The EVO 1700 features a high beam for enhanced visibility in darker conditions. This enhanced range allows cyclists to quickly identify and avoid obstacles, potholes and potential hazards that might otherwise be overlooked.
Changing between modes is easy by double-clicking the button. And like most electronic equipment, there’s a Magicshine App, where the users can add new modes or adjust the brightness to find the perfect level of illumination. The wireless remote offers instant access to on/off and mode-switching functions.
The lockout function keeps the light from being accidentally activated. The light also comes with an easy-to-read battery indicator.
The EVO 1700 is powered by a 4000mAh battery and has a runtime of 11 hours. Charging is via a USB-C port.
Like the SEEMEE 300, the front light has an IPX6 waterproof rating, which means the light can withstand adverse conditions and operate even in heavy rain.
More info magicshine.com.au
