NiteRider Lumina OLED 1200 Boost Bike Light Review

The NiteRider Lumina OLED 1200 Boost front bike light works equally well on a handlebar or helmet mount.
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In addition to being a bright mountain bike light, the NiteRider Lumina OLED 1200 Boost front bike light has some unique features. Most notably, the lens spreads a wider beam than some of the other single LED lights we’ve tested.

NiteRider Lumina 1200 specs

  • 1200Lm max brightness
  • Weight: 172g
  • Runtimes: 1200Lm – 1hr, 1000Lm – 1.5hrs, 550Lm – 3hrs, 275Lm – 6hrs
  • Mounts: Handlebar included, helmet available
  • Price: $169.99
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Also, the NiteRider bike light can be locked off to avoid the light turning on and draining the battery while traveling, which just might save your after work shred. There’s a low battery indicator to let you know when it’s time to switch into the low mode to conserve energy, and the small screen reads a fairly accurate runtime based on the brightness mode that’s being used.

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The lens in this front bike light spreads a wider and more rectangular beam than some of the other single-LED bike lights tested, making it another fantastic single-light option. The beam doesn’t have a defined light space like most single-bulb lamps; instead the light spreads further and trails off at the edges like a classic rock ballad. The result is a natural-feeling light source that illuminates the trail well without being overly focused.

The NiteRider Lumina OLED 1200 Boost light works equally well on a handlebar or helmet mount. There’s even a walking mode that shines 75Lm for a reported 18 hours of runtime. In the 1200Lm setting, this bike light only lasts one hour, and riders who need to use that setting might want to consider using two lights on lower power settings or look at some different mountain bike lights with longer runtimes.

The NiteRider light comes with an adjustable handlebar mount that fits up to 35mm handlebars. The mount can be left on the bike or removed quite easily. Helmet mounts are also available (sold separately).

Pros and cons of the NiteRider Lumina 1200 bike light

Pros

  • Works with handlebar or helmet mount
  • Displays remaining runtime in hours and minutes
  • Diffused light pattern

Cons

  • Only one hour of runtime at full brightness
  • Helmet mount sold separately
  • Pricey