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

Lupine Piko is compact and powerful

Lupine Piko TL Minimax

Lupine Piko TL Minimax

Lupine Piko TL Minimax

Rubber band means it should fit variety of bars

Bar mount screws onto base of light

…and compact.

As we said, it’s small…

Piko comes with a handlebar mount

Bar mount

Lupine Piko TL Minimax is small

Piko box contents

Lupine Piko TL Minimax

Reverse view of Piko TL Minimax

Turn me on!

Lupine Piko TL MiniMax

Light and bracket

Light and bracket

The Piko is small, ideal for a light

Change the settings with a push of the button

Piko and mount

Close look at the ‘fly wheel’

Piko and box

All the bits – light, charger, mount and mounting rings

Piko with mount fitted

Rear three quarter view

@ a retina searing 1200 lumens

@ 450 lumens

Small and powerful

Rear view of the Piko

Same size as a much less powerful Cateye commuting light

Shows the holding rings

Looks like it means business from this angle!

Sitting nice and snug

The business end of the Piko Minimax

A good commuter setting

Piko firmly attached to the bars

Modes on the top of light

Rubber mounting strap

Ridges on the front provide a natural grip

Bars viewed from above

Piko mounted next to the Garmin

Scared away all the foxes!

Slightly tilted down is best to avoid blinding other road users

Light and ‘fly wheel’ handlebar mount

Rear view

Twin LEDs provide the light

Packed handlebar

Bright enough for night training

Lupine Piko TL Minimax