Lupine SL Mono StVZO Bike Headlight Review - feat. Projector Lens + Ambient Light Sensor + Aluminum

Lupine’s SL Mono is the brand’s first headlight with an integrated battery with StVZO approval. This gives you the best of both worlds, a crisp beam cutoff with a simple all-in-one setup for quick installation or removal. The SL Mono’s premium retail price of $250 is matched with an all aluminum construction and serviceable design that ensures you can use the light for years to come. Lupine offers replaceable batteries and a variety of spare parts for the SL Mono to allow you to repair or service the light on your own, a rare feature in the bike light market. To make the SL Mono smart, the headlight also includes an integrated ambient light sensor to automatically switch between day mode and low mode based on the environment. As with other Lupine products, the headlight has three simple output modes with a maximum output of 700 lumen and 16 hours of runtime. The Lupine SL Mono uses a clever side mount which ensures the headlight can be centered directly in front of the bike stem. Included with the light is a metal cam-style handlebar mount which has an extended bracket which is bolted onto the side of the SL Mono. The all-metal design not only looks premium but it’s a far cry from the traditional rubber straps found on cheaper headlights. You can also easily adjust the angle of the light by keeping the bolt slightly looser and rotating the headlight to find the optimal angle. It’s a well designed mount that keeps the light steady even if you ride on rough roads or gravel paths. Lupine also offers accessories like a GoPro adapter which bolts onto the side of the headlight and allows the SL Mono to be attached to the bottom of an out-front-mounts like the Topeak UTF for an even sleeker installation. The Lupine SL Mono takes Lupine`s popular SL series of headlights and adds an integrated battery for a compact form factor. Specifically, Lupine has borrowed the SL Nano’s lens design and extended the housing to accommodate an internal 3300mAh battery. As with all Lupine products the SL Mono uses a full aluminum housing with a fully serviceable design. That means despite the impressive IP68 rating, you can actually open this headlight and replace the battery. There are recessed screws on the backside of the housing that can be opened using the included screwdriver for servicing the light. Due to the integrated battery, the SL Mono has more of a rectangular profile instead of the round design the Lupine SL AF and other SL variations have. It’s still an attractive design that blends in well and almost has a retro look that reminds us of dynamo lights.... ... Read the full review @ ~ 00:00 Intro 00:12 Unboxing Specs 02:36 Fit Finish 06:42 On The Road 08:48 Comparison (LightSKIN NACA, Outbound Detour, Trek Commuter Pro RT...) 12:57 The Final Score ~ Visit Our Website - Follow Us On Instagram - ~ Lupine - ~