AT A GLANCE
Dynamic Bike Care, a Dutch brand known for its chain oils and waxes, is presenting Lytes, a range of bike lights: three front lights of 400, 800 and 1,200 lumens and a 100-lumen rear light. Dynamic says its OPT lenses concentrate the beam so as not to dazzle oncoming road users. Dynamic states that the Lyte 1200 weighs 156 grams and can charge a device while you ride. Prices range from €39.99 to €89.99, and the range has been listed on the brand’s online shop since 24 September.
| Lyte 400 | 400 lumens · 89 g · 1,600 mAh battery · €59.99 |
| Lyte 800 | 800 lumens · 119 g · €69.99 |
| Lyte 1200 | 1,200 lumens · 156 g · 4,500 mAh battery · €89.99 |
| Red Lyte 100 (rear) | 100 lumens · 24 g · 420 mAh battery · €39.99 |
| Lyte Remote | remote control, compatible with Lyte 1200 · 10 g · €19.99 |
| Waterproofing | IPX6 across the range |
One front light that weighs 89 grams, another of 156 grams that doubles as a power bank: Dynamic, based in The Hague and best known for its maintenance products, is rolling out four lighting products and a remote control under the Dynamic Lytes name. The three front lights have an aluminium housing, five lighting modes and USB-C charging.
Dynamic Lytes: a concentrated beam that avoids dazzling
The three front lights rely on the brand’s in-house OPT Lens and OPT Beam technologies. Dynamic explains that they limit light scatter and concentrate it where the rider needs it, “while it avoids a blinding effect for oncoming traffic”, the brand writes. It claims a beam distance of 200 metres for the Lyte 400 and of more than 200 metres for the Lyte 800 and 1200.
All three models are IPX6-rated, a level of protection Dynamic describes as “more than enough for heavy rain”. They attach to the handlebar with a strap, and a GoPro adapter is supplied to hang them underneath a computer mount, provided that mount accepts the GoPro fitting.
From 400 to 1,200 lumens: three weights, three batteries
The Lyte 400 measures 83 × 24 × 30 mm, weighs 89 grams and carries a 1,600 mAh battery. The Lyte 800 goes up to 119 grams (98 × 24 × 30 mm). The Lyte 1200 reaches 156 grams and 104 × 26 × 33 mm, with a 4,500 mAh battery.
Dynamic specifies that the latter can charge a bike computer or another device during a ride. The Lyte Remote, a 10-gram wireless control powered by a CR2032 coin cell, is, Dynamic says, compatible with the Lyte 1200: it lets you change modes without letting go of the handlebar.
On battery life, Dynamic’s figures depend on the mode. For the Lyte 1200, the maximum output of 1,200 lumens lasts 1.5 hours, with half an hour of reserve in “Breathe” mode; the daytime flashing mode (600 lumens) reaches 20 hours, plus 4 hours of reserve. The brand highlights “up to 24 hours”: that is the flashing mode plus this reserve, which kicks in below 10% battery. Lumens and run times are figures claimed by Dynamic. A full charge from 0 to 100% takes 2 hours.
A 24-gram rear light that detects braking
The Red Lyte 100 claims 100 lumens over a 220° viewing angle, visible from more than 1,000 metres. It weighs 24 grams, attaches to the seatpost with a silicone strap and clips onto its mount with a magnet. Its 420 mAh battery provides up to 40 hours in economy flashing mode, and 5.5 hours in steady mode at full power.
It has automatic brake detection, which you switch on or off by holding the button for three seconds, and it goes into standby after two minutes without movement before switching back on at the slightest motion.
Prices: from €39.99 to €149.97 for the full pack
Dynamic’s online shop lists the Lyte 400 at €59.99, the Lyte 800 at €69.99 and the Lyte 1200 at €89.99. The Red Lyte 100 costs €39.99 and the remote €19.99. Front-and-rear packs are offered: Lyte 400 + Red Lyte 100 at €99.98, Lyte 800 + Red Lyte 100 at €109.98, and Lyte 1200 + Red Lyte 100 + remote at €149.97. The product pages have been online since 24 September.
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