Key Points at a Glance

The battery is built into the lamp head, which weighs 404 grams. Due to its heavy weight, it can only be mounted on the handlebars. It is simply too heavy to mount on a helmet. It’s operated via a button above the on-screen display. Depending on the light mode, the battery is rated to last between 2 and 36 hours. The Reflex technology dynamically adjusts the light output based on speed and terrain. In other words: When riding fast, the light shines brighter than when climbing at a slower pace. The headlight features a USB-C port that is used to charge the battery and, conversely, can also function as a power bank.

First Impressions

In your hand, the Sixpack is a solid piece of gear and feels extremely robust. The cooling fins are striking; they’re designed to prevent overheating, which is an advantage given such high light output. Unfortunately, controlling the light via the button on the back isn’t intuitive—you won’t get very far without consulting the user manual. Once you understand the control logic, however, everything works smoothly.

Mounting the two-piece handlebar mount is a fiddly task, which doesn’t quite match the product’s otherwise high-quality build. Once the mount is installed and the light is secured with the quick-release clasp, it holds rock-solid. To release the headlight, you need to pull down the red button—this can be done effortlessly even while wearing thick winter gloves.

In Use

A short press of the control button displays the runtime of the preset light modes as well as the battery charge level in percent. Pressing it twice turns the light on. Another short press changes the light mode. The color display shows the different modes in different colors. These can be individually configured from seven different default settings. The display shows the estimated battery life as well as the battery charge level using three bars. In addition, two LEDs with seven different levels indicate the charge level in 15-percent increments. To switch to flashing mode, a long press is required, and to turn off the light, a very long press is needed.

Those accustomed to riding with both a handlebar light and a helmet light—since the direction of your gaze and the direction you’re steering often differ—will need to adjust a bit. The Exposure Light’s generous illumination is just sufficient enough that no additional helmet light is needed. The light color is rather warm with a slight reddish tint. Even at the brightest setting, the contrasts are pleasant and not as harsh as with other powerful bike headlights. On the lowest setting, the Sixpack provides enough light during the climb, and the brightest setting turns night into day on the descent.

The React function is a great feature, but it doesn’t quite win me over. It’s great that the light dims when you stop, but it could happen a bit faster. It reacts just as quickly when you start pedaling from a standstill—it gets very bright in an instant. It would be nice if the light were reduced more significantly during slow uphill rides, which would also save battery life.

Conclusion

With the Sixpack, Exposure Lights offers an extremely high-quality and rugged bike light. The illumination on the trails is top-notch—there’s nothing to complain about. The controls aren’t quite optimal. It’s also not ideal that, because the display is located on the back, you can’t check the battery level while riding. You can only do that when you’re stopped.

Price: CHF 491.60 / EUR 495.00

Manufacturer

www.exposurelights.com