Lupine Piko TL MiniMax Review
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Lupine Piko TL MiniMaxi is a beautifully constructed, high-end and high-priced piece of kit. Whilst I have certain reservations about the mounting system, these can be overcome by setting the beam angle and not attempting to re-position it whilst on the move. For its size, the quality and output is exceptional.
As a tool to facilitate winter-long training it performed just as I had hoped. However, there are plenty of very bright lights out on the market right now. What separates the Lupine Piko TL MiniMaxi from the competition, hefty price tag aside, is the user experience. From the soft click single operation button, simple programmable settings to suit every need, and attention to detail you are left with a product that not only performs exceptionally well, but that you actually want to pick up, look over and use.
Without mentioning names I have been through two very bright lights in the last 3 years. Neither lasted as long as I would expect and were sent back having failed suddenly. The Lupine Piko TL Minimax is designed and built to last. So bring on this winter and that deer I managed to avoid last time in Richmond Park…
Lupine Piko TL MiniMax RRP 295.00EUR / $399.00 / approx. £236
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- It’s certainly bright is the Piko TL Minimax at 1200 lumens
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- Lupine Piko is compact and powerful
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- Lupine Piko TL Minimax
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- Lupine Piko TL Minimax
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- Lupine Piko TL Minimax
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- Rubber band means it should fit variety of bars
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- Bar mount screws onto base of light
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- …and compact.
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- As we said, it’s small…
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- Piko comes with a handlebar mount
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- Bar mount
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- Lupine Piko TL Minimax is small
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- Piko box contents
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- Lupine Piko TL Minimax
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- Reverse view of Piko TL Minimax
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- Turn me on!
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- Lupine Piko TL MiniMax
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- Light and bracket
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- Light and bracket
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- The Piko is small, ideal for a light
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- Change the settings with a push of the button
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- Piko and mount
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- Close look at the ‘fly wheel’
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- Piko and box
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- All the bits – light, charger, mount and mounting rings
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- Piko with mount fitted
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- Rear three quarter view
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- @ a retina searing 1200 lumens
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- @ 450 lumens
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- Small and powerful
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- Rear view of the Piko
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- Same size as a much less powerful Cateye commuting light
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- Shows the holding rings
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- Looks like it means business from this angle!
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- Sitting nice and snug
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- The business end of the Piko Minimax
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- A good commuter setting
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- Piko firmly attached to the bars
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- Modes on the top of light
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- Rubber mounting strap
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- Ridges on the front provide a natural grip
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- Bars viewed from above
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- Piko mounted next to the Garmin
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- Scared away all the foxes!
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- Slightly tilted down is best to avoid blinding other road users
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- Light and ‘fly wheel’ handlebar mount
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- Rear view
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- Twin LEDs provide the light
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- Packed handlebar
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- Bright enough for night training
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- Lupine Piko TL Minimax
Lupine Lighting Systems
Leveret Productions (Lupine UK)
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