I'd been looking for a USB-C rechargeable headlight that didn't suck. When Sofirn offered the BS01 Bike Light for $33 shipped, I bought it just in case it was good. The light comes with a garmin-style quarter turn mount that would fit on any handlebar. The light is pretty bright and claims a 3.5H running time in High (350 lumen) and 14 hours on low (130 lumen). Do not believe the marketing in terms of how bright these lights are, as independent testing usually show that all these numbers are highly inflated. In flash mode I have yet to run it down. The light has a high cut-off so it doesn't blind incoming pedestrains/drivers, though there's nothing that indicates it conforms to the StVZO bike light standard. There's a claim of a 2000 lumen turbo mode but that's just marketing and you should ignore it.
The weight of the unit is a disappointingly high 193g, but the unit also acts as a battery bank! I tested it and to my surprise it's not just a battery bank, it's a USB-PD rapid charger bank (according to my Pixel 8 Pro). That dual use means that it justifies my using it on a bike tour.
I've been using this on the tandem in the evenings and night and been satisfied. Recommended.
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