The Bontrager Ion Comp R front light is a true bike commuter’s light. While it does also work well on the trail as a mountain bike light, the concentrated light beam and daylight functionality make it the ideal option for daily commuters.
Bontrager Ion bike light specs
- 700Lm max brightness
- Weight: 135g
- Runtime: 700Lm = 1.5hrs, 500Lm = 3hrs, 300Lm + 6hrs, 300Lm day flash = 19hrs, 200Lm night flash = 9hrs
- Mounts: Handlebar included, helmet sold separately
- Price: $100 MSRP
- Buy from Trek Bikes
It has a low 300Lm flash mode that Bontrager says can be seen from up to two kilometers away. This should help cut down on the number of close calls riders experience on city streets throughout the year, particularly on cloudy days where being seen is crucial.
The Bontrager Ion Comp R light has a sleek and lightweight design, making it easy to pack in a bag as a backup trail light, or as a primary helmet lamp. The handlebar and helmet mounts can be removed easily, making bike swaps a cinch. The focused beam remains steady at long distances, so adding a wider light on the handlebar will definitely help this little light out on the trail.
Like many of the mountain bike lights we have tested, the Bontrager Ion Comp R requires a double tap to turn it on so that you don’t mount it before heading home to find that it was on all day long. The added daylight feature makes this light a ringer for getting to work or school safely.
