The Companion

Description

The Companion Bicycle LED light with USB Charging and High Beam

StVZO Bikepacking light

 

YouTube Video with ALL Details (available here)

 

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The Companion bikepacking light, always on your side.

The ultimate Bikepacking touring light. Dynamo/battery powered, USB charger, battery pack – all in one, always next to you.

Headlamp/Front light for when the sun goes down, dynamo or battery powered.

Integrated USB charger for charging all of your devices directly, on the road at ALL speeds even when stopped. No need for a separate charger. 5V, Up to 2A output.

Flashlight (or battery powered bike light) for when you stop/set up camp or during slow technical riding when dynamos do not produce enough power or flicker.

Battery pack for power when off the bike.

 

Features

• StVZO cutoff optics with superior distance/throw and not blinding oncoming traffic
• Lightweight (~160g) and Compact (75x45mm)
• Easy wiring – Industry standard connectors.
• Rear light connection – 1.4mm DC connector compatible with ALL bicycle tail lights
  • Pre-soldered cable is available for sale here.
• LED Inside – Ultra bright and efficient LED, 5700K daylight white, 4000 K 98 CRI Clarity (Blue mount)
• Intensity control – 3 light intensity modes from low to bright, to suit all riding conditions
• Single Button – simple control that works with gloves and/or frozen wet hands
• Expedition proof – sealed connectors and waterproof buttons
• USB-C 5V output – reversible and universally available worldwide connector.
• Overvoltage protection
• Made in France  – from the idea to the final packaged product all done by me in my workshop

Technical Specifications (The Numbers)

Dynamo Light

• 650+ lumens at full power /550+ Clarity
• StVZO optics
• 3 modes – (Bright, Normal, Low)
• Low flicker design at low speeds (~7kph for the Low and Normal Modes)

USB-C charger

• 5V output
• Up to 2A output at ALL speeds and when stopped (depending on internal battery charge)

Battery light

• 3 modes
• Bright (~1.6h duration)
• Normal (~4.5h )
• Low (~11h )

Internal Buffer Battery

• User replaceable WITHOUT tools OR soldering.
• 1600mAh capacity
• ~2.5h to full charge (@~15kph/10mph)

Mounting Options

• Standard 10mm mount compatible with hardware from Busch & Muller, Supernova, Schmidt, depending on your setup
• NO MOUNT INCLUDED

What’s In the Box?

• The Companion Bikepacking light
• Remote control+handlebar holder
• Cable for dynamo connection (Please contact me with reagrds to your setup. I can solder needed connections of you know which dynamo system, you will be using)

 

DISCLAIMER:

Riding a bicycle (on public roads) can be a dangerous activity that can lead to serious injury or death.

Bicycle lights might be subject to local laws and regulations, please check with your local authority. 

Alternative to:

Sinewave Beacon

Son Edelux USB-FL

Son Ladelux

Klite bikepacker ultra