Now eBikers can flash each other too – effective since the 1 of June 2017, a new law has been passed (§67) allowing for low and high beam lighting systems on bicycles. And supernova has taken the lead with their new addition to the M99 family, the M99 Mini Pro 25. We got one as soon as we could, to find out what the new light can do in practice.
Supernova has been developing and manufacturing high-quality bicycle lights for almost 20 years. With the new and improved M99 Mini Pro 25, the Freiburg-based company now offer a light that is half the size and 40% lighter than its predecessor. Made of anodised aluminium and StVZO certified, it’s been permitted on German roads since the beginning of June and features a high- and low-beam, among other things. A specially made bracket allows it to be neatly integrated to a Bosch head unit, but if you don’t have a Bosch system with the Monkey Link, you’ll be able to mount it on most other eBikes. The light runs on the eBike’s battery via an adapter cable. For non-eBikes, you can connect it to a standard power bank via a USB cable (not included), so that you can benefit from the M99 Mini Pro 25’s features, even if you don’t have an eBike.
The Supernova M99 Mini Pro 25 in detail
Equipped with 10 LEDs, the M99 Mini Pro 25 has a high beam function with a light intensity of 1,250 lumens. The low beam, on the other hand, will give you an output of 600 lumens.
Weighing 125 g, it automatically detects the maximum available power from the eBike battery and adjusts itself accordingly so that it can be run on virtually any 5, 6 or 12 V eBike. The light is operated via a wired remote on the handlebar that, If you’re running MAGURA MT brake levers, will simply replace the back part of the brake lever clamp, keeping your cockpit nice and clean. Of course, the remote can also be attached to the handlebars using a regular clamp. The M99 Mini Pro 25 is priced at € 299.00 and will be available from the end of 2017.
Low beam 600 lm, 150 lx
High beam 1250 lm, 320 lx
Max. wattage 5 V: 10 W, 6 V: 8 W, 12 V: 17 W
Input voltage 5 V – 12 V DC
Approvals German K-Number
Illuminant 10 automative LEDs
LxWxH 37 x 78 x 50 mm
Weight 125 g
Colour Matte black
Warranty 3 years
Product details of the Supernova M99 Mini Pro 25
Whether on the road or on the trail: The Supernova M99 Mini Pro 25 convinces with its even illumination. In the low-beam setting, the 600 lumens are sufficient to give you the secure feeling of being recognised as a fully-fledged road user in an urban environment. Due to the down and sideward angle of illumination, oncoming road users are not blinded. Not so once you switch on the high beam: The 1,250 lumens enlarge the light beam considerably, shining higher, further, and wider. For this reason, it is recommended you use the high beam only out of town, on forest roads or on single track. Once on narrow and winding trails, however, the M99 Mini Pro 25 shows what it’s capable of.
High beam also has other advantages, especially on mountain bikes, because when the suspension fork dives during braking, the light beam obviously drops also – the same applies to rollers and steep angles going up or down. If either the front of the bike drops or the trail suddenly goes up, the light’s range shortens and poses a potential health risk. With the high beam switched on you will still be able to see very far head without having to stop to reorient yourself. With a light thumb-press on the remote, you can switch between high and low beam. You know you’re in high beam when the icon on the remote is lit up in blue.
Conclusion
The high-quality workmanship and attractive design of the headlamp show that years of experience from the automotive sector have been incorporated into the product. Basically, the M99 Mini Pro 25 is an innovative car headlight squeezed into the housing of a small bicycle light. As the successor of the M99 PURE, Supernova’s M99 Mini Pro 25 has absolutely lived up to the expectations. Supernova has set the benchmark with the M99 Mini Pro 25, which, thanks to its effective illumination and easy operation, offers a great deal of safety and comfort. And with it permanently mounted to the bike, you’ll never be caught in the dark. It’s certainly got us excited!
For more info about the Supernova M99 Mini Pro 25 head to supernova-lights.com
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Words: Photos: Christoph Bayer
