Cycliq Fly12

The Cycliq Fly12 is a light, but it serves almost no other use. The Fly12 also captures video, allowing you to film ride highlights – or fights. The Fly12 recognizes an incident, such as a crash or collision, and ensures that the footage before, during, and after the altercation is not overwritten. The Fly12, on the other hand, records in a loop. There's a lot to like about the Fly12's video capabilities. If you need to record a specific event, the broad viewing range and stereo audio recording come in helpful, and the image stabilization keeps the footage smooth.

You won't get as much light as the other headlights in the test. To begin with, the Fly12 only produces 600 lumens. Furthermore, the light beam is somewhat narrow. The battery life is adequate. The Fly12 died after 2 hours and 20 minutes with the camera rolling and the light set to medium. According to Cycliq, you should be able to record for up to 7 hours with just the camera rolling and the light turned off. When the battery is low, the integrated "HomeSafe" function kicks in to keep the lights on for up to 30 minutes.

The handlebar mount is quite sturdy, owing to the fact that it is secured by an Allen key. The Fly12 may be mounted on top of or underneath your bars, but changes require tools once it's in place. Of course, the 34-turn mount allows you to remove the light when not in use, allowing you to pack it into a pocket. If you're more interested in the camera features, this light is for you. The Fly6, which is the rear-facing version of Cycliq's light/camera combos, is also an option.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Weight : 195 grams
• Lumens : 600 lumens
• Charge time : 2 hours
• Light modes : 3 light modes, 3 brightness settings
• Charging: USB rechargeable
• Extras : Records 1080p Full HD video at 60fps or 30fps, Image stabilization HDR, 135-degree viewing range, Stereo audio recording, Audible alerts, Bluetooth and ANT+ compatible

REASONS TO BUY

• Camera integration can come in handy in case of altercations and accidents
• Mount is super stable

REASONS TO AVOID

• Very expensive
• Bulkiest headlight in our test
• Light beam is narrow compared to competition

RATE: 4.0/5.0
PRICE: $299
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