IN BRIEF
Lupine is unveiling the Blika Pro BT, the fourth generation of its helmet light. The brand claims up to 2,700 lumens for 24 watts, 300 lumens more than the Blika BT, with a 68-gram lamp head. New LEDs, an ambient light sensor and a two-button Bluetooth remote are on the menu. The helmet set, with battery and remote, is listed at €489.
| Price | €489 (helmet set with battery and remote) |
| Light output | up to 2,700 lumens, 24 W |
| Illuminance / range | 180 lux, up to 270 m |
| Head weight | 68 g |
| Modes | main, spot, diffuse, red, green |
| Recommended battery | 3.5 Ah / 25 Wh SmartCore FastClick |
| Run time (3.5 Ah) | from 1 h at 2,700 lumens to 60 h on minimum red |
| Protection | IPX7, IK09 |
| Made in | Neumarkt (Upper Palatinate), Germany |
A brighter, more efficient Blika Pro BT
The power boost of the Blika Pro BT comes from new Luminus main LEDs, which Lupine describes as brighter and more efficient. The light reaches 2,700 lumens for 24 watts drawn, with an illuminance of 180 lux and a claimed range of up to 270 metres.
The multi-lens system brings together five modes: a main beam, a spot, a diffuse light, and the red and green lights, which Lupine keeps on this Pro BT. The housing remains waterproof (IPX7) and impact-resistant (IK09), and operates from -15 °C to +55 °C.
A sensor that adjusts the light by itself
Another new feature of this generation: an ambient light sensor. Enabled from the Lupine Connect app (iOS and Android), it adjusts the brightness automatically. The same app is used to create lighting profiles.
On the move, intensity and mode are changed with a new two-button Bluetooth remote, mounted on the handlebar bracket. It moves to Bluetooth 5.2 Low Energy, which uses less power: its battery lasts longer.
From 1 hour to 60 hours depending on the mode
The recommended battery is a 3.5 Ah (25 Wh) SmartCore, which attaches to the helmet or the frame using the FastClick system. With it, the official spec sheet lists 1 hour at 2,700 lumens and up to 60 hours on red light, at the app’s minimum setting. A 6.9 Ah battery is also in the range. With the brand’s Wiesel charger, charging takes about 1 h 50; a USB-C adapter is available as an option to charge Lupine batteries from a phone power adapter.
The lamp head is developed and made in Neumarkt, in the Upper Palatinate. The helmet set with battery and remote costs 20 euros more than the Blika BT’s, at €489.
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