This week Light & Motion introduced the new update to its popular Solite, which is a light that could have so many uses. Introduced in 2011 the light can mount to handlebars, helmet, directly to the head or even just carried as a traditional flashlight.
The company will reportedly add some new features, notably extra run time, which a “read” mode that can stretch the battery to 100 hours. This mode can provide six lumens, which is enough to cook, see around the tent and obviously read. But Light & Motion knows that there are times light is needed when in motion, and has several options including the Solite 100 ($99) and Solite 250 ($149) to provide plenty of light for nighttime trail riding or running.
Both new models will reportedly charge in about five hours, and provide up to 2.5 hours of total brightness respectively or about 5 hours on medium and 20 hours on low. Both will also feature an LED battery life indicator so users can know how much juice is left. There is also a new lock-out mode as well to prevent accidental activation, which could drain the battery and leave users in the dark.