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You can also use the PR1000 with an external battery for extended run time. This external battery pack requires a five volt output and you will not be able to connect a remote switch when the light is powered this way.
The Ravemen is a neat little device with an anodized silver aluminum body, a solid build and a nice feel in the hand. The body switches and high-low buttons are rubberized, and the charger port is held in place by small flaps that hold it in place when not in use. It has an IPX8 rating and after a heavy downpour and submerging it completely in water, I can confirm that it can withstand some serious immersion.
While the rubber buttons are easy to use when you’re wearing fingerless gloves, the buttons are flush with your body and aren’t as easy to press as with thick winter gloves. I found that I had to hit them really hard to change the pattern.
The low beam feature is excellent and you can switch between modes by pressing the home button on top. When in high or low light mode, you can switch between different brightness modes using the smaller top button or an external switch.
You can also hold down the external switch to temporarily get a full 1000 lumens of light when the lights are dimmed – I find this useful for checking for potholes in shadows.
The immersion modes are scattered in a widespread beam. I’ve been using the Bristol Bath shared bike path for a few weeks now and haven’t received any complaints from oncoming cyclists – trust me, they’ll tell you right away if your eyes are shining!
I found the 500 lumens brightness in immersion mode to be great for road riding, and I felt safe at speeds over 20 mph.
High beam is also very good. This turns on a second LED to create a powerful spotlight at the center of a more dissipative low beam.
I found the quick flash mode to be very useful for daytime riding. Like many modern fixtures, the PR1000 remembers the last used mode, so you don’t have to go back to your favorite mode.
If I could improve the lighting scheme, I would increase side visibility. Some brands have lenses on the side, and I like to look at my road warranties from the side, especially at junctions.
Ravemen claims the following runtimes for the various modes, and I find them pretty accurate: In Dive Mode: 500 lumens last 2.5 hours, 300 lumens last 4.5 hours, 150 lumens last 10 hours, eco mode 20, 5 hours, fast flash – 36 hours.
You can use a five volt power supply to extend the run time. If the flashlight’s own battery dies, you can run it up to 500 lumens using an external battery – still a very convenient way out.
This is complemented by battery life that really stands out. During my commute, I used different modes and it kept going. Not only was it easily enough for a week-long commute—about eight hours—I even used flashlights to charge my phone battery on the weekends.
When it comes to mounts, I’m not too optimistic. This is a perforated rubber strap that allows you to adjust the tension. The camber of the base means it only fits round handlebars and the straps aren’t long enough to accommodate the air bars. The mounts are designed to allow the PR1000 to turn 10 degrees left or right, though I found the mechanism to wobble and not stay in place.
A more serious criticism is that the mount is not secure enough on uneven, bumpy surfaces. A couple of times the PR1000 slid back and found itself pointing into the air – the last thing you want to see on a steep, dark pothole downhill. The solution I found to keep the PR1000 in place was to attach a bracket to my strip so it could cut deep into the strip for extra friction, but that kept it away from the center of my strip, not the way I did really wanted. .
Luckily, you can replace the rubber mounts with Ravemen ABM05 (for 31.8 and 35mm rods) or ABM01 (for 22.2, 25.4 and 31.8mm rods). Both are screw mounts and are widely available for less than £6, but I would really like one of these to be bundled with others of the same high quality.
But at £79 I still think the Ravemen PR1000 is good value for money compared to other flashlights with similar features and power output.
The Moon Rigel Pro tested by Stu costs £65. It also offers a maximum output of 1000 lumens and an aluminum body, but comes with a secure Garmin-style mount.
Jamie thinks the £69 Magicshine Allty 1000 is very easy to use, with a practical mode, secure fit, alloy body and a decent amount of side lighting.
The Knog PWR Road Front Light doesn’t have exactly the same max power but has the same ability to charge other devices as the PR1000 via its USB port but at £99.99 it’s a bit more expensive than the Ravemen and when Matt checked it, I don’t think the beam is that effective.
All in all, the Ravemen PR1000 is a well-designed flashlight with a really useful low beam setting that doesn’t dazzle other road users. It charges quickly and serves as a power bank. If it had come with a better mount – which would have been a cheap addition – it would have received a higher score.
Well built, has a useful low beam mode, good battery life, doubles as a power pack, but the strap is disappointing.
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Ravemen calls their PR1000 “analog car headlight design,” which means you can switch it between high and low beams.
It says it’s the most compact and lightest of the PR lights, as well as “the best choice for road bikes, gravel bikes, and everyday commuting.”
The PR1000 looks impressively durable, though I’m curious if the belt mount will hold it securely in place.
The Ravemen is a neat little device with an aluminum body that feels good to the touch. The switches on the body are rubbery, as are the buttons you use to switch between different light settings. The charger port is held in place by a small rubber plug. The mount is a perforated rubber strap that adjusts the tension of the strap. Once installed, the light can be adjusted 10 degrees to the left or right. The lamp itself has a solid construction with a silver anodized aluminum body. The front with lens is made of black painted aluminum, while the back contains USB and USB-C ports made of durable plastic. The USB port has a rubber cap to keep water out when not in use. The remote switch is located on a 32cm cable that connects to the handlebar with a small o-ring. This metal switch also has a rubber button that allows you to switch between different modes.
Pressing the rubber buttons with winter gloves is a bit tricky and I wasn’t always able to get the right mode, although it did take some practice for me to do so.
Unlike some lights, there is no lens aperture on the side, so there is no side lighting, which can be a boon for intersections.
The clip is a simple belt design. Unfortunately, I found that this was not enough for the weight of the PR1000.
On some bumpy descents it tended to slide backwards and I ended up seeing the lights point upwards – the last thing I need on steeper descents.
It has 10 degrees of rotation left and right, although it does not stay in place and always returns to the center.
IPX8 water resistance means it can be submerged in fresh water up to 1.5 meters deep for up to 30 minutes. I ran into a few showers during testing and the PR1000 performed very well. I also poured buckets of water on him and even submerged him completely for a few minutes and he was like a champ, completely untouched. It must be able to withstand the harshest conditions you may encounter. Both USB ports have tight-fitting rubber covers that fit perfectly when not in use.
Battery life really stands out for me. On the road, I used several modes, including the advertised 36-hour quick flash mode, and it continued to work. It easily lasts a week on the road, and I even use the flashlight to charge my phone while driving. It’s really very good.
Ravemen run times are as follows, and I found them pretty accurate: Immersion mode: 500 lumens, 2.5 hours, 300 lumens, 4.5 hours, 150 lumens, 10 hours, Eco mode, 20.5 hours, 300 lumens, 4.5 hours.
You can use a 5 volt power supply to extend the run time. If the battery in the flashlight itself is completely dead, you can run it at a maximum output of 500 lumens from an external power bank, which is still useful for long night rides.
I use the Ravemen PR1000 mainly for commuting and highway driving. The immersive mode works very well and the battery life is excellent.
I inadvertently did a real drop test on the PR1000 when I incorrectly secured it to the mount and it flipped over on a 30km/h downhill. It’s not bad except for a few scratches, so it’s definitely durable and weather resistant.
The 164g weight is more than enough for impressive battery life and light output, though I feel the base doesn’t quite do the job of holding that weight all the time.
That’s about right for a flashlight of the same power, but there are a few nice extras like the power bank feature.
Convenient for charging on the go or as a power bank to charge other devices.
Only works with round handlebars because the brackets are bent and the strap is not enough to attach the handlebar.