The 2013 MTBR.com Light Shootout is online just in time for the fall and winter riding seasons. Testing over 40 different models of lights the Serfas True 500, 1000 and 1500 models are shone in a bright light against the competition. If you are in the market for some new bike lights consider the world class options from Serfas Lights
To see all the lights in the shootout head over to mtbr.com
Serfas True 1000
Price: $290
Claimed Lumens: 1000
Measured Lumens: 1004
Measured Output: 101 Mtbr Lux
Installed Weight: 490 grams
Beam pattern is great as it has a big center spot with a huge, wide halo around it. The light combines good peripheral beam with a far-reaching center throw. The case and switch ergonomics seem excellent as there is a positive click when activating the switch. Read more…
Serfas True 1500
Price: $390
Claimed Lumens: 1500
Measured Lumens: 1505
Measured Output: 133 Mtbr Lux
Installed Weight: 490 grams
A significant step up to the Serfas 500 light is the Serfas 1500 which claims a 1500 lumen output. Beam pattern is great as it has a big center spot with a huge, wide halo around it. This light remains unchanged for 2013. Read more…
Serfas True 500
Price: $150.00
Claimed Lumens: 500
Measured Lumens: 480
Measured output: 43 Mtbr Lux
Installed Weight: 150 grams
Serfas teased us last year with the True 250 light. It was interesting but not quite bright enough for anything but commuting. Well, this year, they doubled the output with the True 500. Now it is bright enough for light trail riding. This light remains unchanged for 2013. Read more…