Since I started riding, I have been using one brand of bicycle lights, which is the MaxiXuan bicycle peripherals brand that is widely recognized by cyclists. Of course, the use of Maiji's dazzling car lights has also started from the beginning, starting from the models with wired power banks, to single-bead Garmin base models, double-bead Garmin base models, super long-lasting Sichuan Tibetan models, etc. Last month, I changed The new car comes with a handlebar center base. Up is the position of the computer. Downward, you need to install the car lights in reverse. The previous car lights were installed in a single uniform and diffused irradiation method. This time, Maxxuan has launched a new light for road bikes, the Maxxuan CBL1600 ceiling-mounted cut-off line bicycle light. The price of ￥339 is completely acceptable.
【Unboxing】
▲Maxixon CBL1600 suspended cut-off line bicycle light (hereinafter referred to as Maxixuan CBL1600), the outer packaging is made of black and orange color carton material, and the cover is very eye-catching with a physical picture of the appearance of Maxixuan CBL1600 in the center for the convenience of buyers. You can check it directly from the packaging. The rest is the brand name and the four cores at the bottom, 1600 lumens, 11 hours of battery life, wireless remote control, and USB-C interface.
On the back and side are the detailed gear parameters and manufacturer information of this car light. After learning about it, what impressed me was the pure ceiling-mounted design, switching between high and low beams, and a cut-off line design.
▲Maxixon CBL1600, the appearance adopts a pure ceiling design, black and white colors are available, the body is made of metal + ABS + rubber material, the huge lamp bead and light mirror on the front are really handsome, and the recent Maxxuan models All car lights are equipped with Bluetooth remote control and mobile app pairing functions. This Maxxuan CBL1600 also supports remote control and app, which is really convenient.
▲The position on the back must be its battery pack. I would like to make a suggestion. If it is a closed design, then the car light battery will need to be replaced if its lifespan decreases after long-term use. If it can be designed in an open shell, it can I completely DIYed it. There is a plastic light switch designed on the left side of the fuselage. This is also the most basic, but I prefer the remote control next to it.
Brightness level battery life:
Low beam position: low beam 200LM lasts 11 hours, medium brightness 400LM lasts 5.5 hours, high brightness 800LM lasts 3 hours;
High beam position: Low beam 400LM lasts 6 hours, medium beam 800LM lasts 3 hours, high beam 1600LM lasts 2 hours
Flash gear: flash 0-1600M during the day with a battery life of 5 hours, flash 400-1600LM at night with a battery life of 3.5 hours
In fact, this data is preset at the factory. You can connect to the app to adjust it later according to your own habits. The adjustable gear data is so detailed that you can’t imagine it.
▲ On the other side is the rubber-covered TYPE-C charging port. It has two built-in 4000mAh 18500 lithium batteries, with a maximum battery life of 11 hours. A night ride is basically 2-3 hours for me, which is quite sufficient. You can also charge your phone in reverse direction for temporary emergencies.
▲Maijixuan CBL1600 supports the quick-release design of the body suspension bracket. You can easily remove the car lights by pressing the long button above the light mirror, which is convenient for charging and daily cleaning.
▲I tried lighting it up. This big lens is quite enjoyable. I’m a little looking forward to riding at night as soon as it gets dark. My riding habit is to ride at night, and I can’t stand the sun during the day. The size of Maxxuan CBL1600 is 42*46*53mm, with a square and angular design, which looks very impactful.
【boarding】
▲From the visual inspection out of the box, we can basically understand the effect of the installation of this Maxxuan CBL1600. It is purely vertically hoisted. If the Maxxuan at the top is moved to the bottom, the switch needs to be moved downwards to operate the switch downwards, thus The risk factor is increased. The switch of Maxxuan CBL1600 is on the side of the car light. You can also use the remote control, which essentially improves safety. How good.
▲The classic design of Maijixuan integrates a battery indicator light in the light switch, which is simple and easy to understand. You can check the battery status in real time. Green solid light means 21-100% of the battery remaining; red solid light means 11-20% of the battery remaining. ; Flashing red indicates 0-10% battery remaining.
▲Since the computer hasn’t arrived yet, I will ride with dual lights for a few days. This combination is commonly known as the Angry High Beam Dog series. The effect of the center forward suspension is so handsome that I have been asked several times by riding friends, what kind of light is this? No wonder, this MaxiXuan CBL1600 is a bit small and low-key, with the brand LOGO designed on the side.
▲The addition of the remote control is not just a little bit convenient, it is quite convenient. The button icon of the remote control adopts the O and port of the PS handle. It has a frosted silicone surface and can directly turn on and off the car lights, shift gears and switch flash modes. , easy to operate, press and hold any key to light up, double-click O to switch between high and low beams, change the brightness of each level with a single unit, double-click the port to enter the flash mode, the single-unit port is extremely bright with one click, covering the entire road ahead in an instant.
【APP】
▲Maijixuan, which has amazed me since the previous generation, not only adds Bluetooth remote control, but also integrates mobile app pairing. First of all, adding a remote control is already very convenient. The key point is the mobile app. The most amazing thing is that the brightness of each mode can be adjusted from 1 to 100% in the app. The gears can be set according to your own preferences. You can also use the low beam. You can set ten levels, including the brightness of three flash modes. I randomly preset the brightness of several modes and actually saved 15 levels. The high and low beams and strobe can all be set separately, which is amazing.
▲Three levels of low beam, factory preset
▲Three levels of high beam, factory preset
▲The remote control can double-click the □ button to enter the flash mode. One-click activation of the stand-alone machine is extremely bright 1600LM. The 1600 LM data is definitely enough.
▲The three illumination effects in the picture above are conventional cylindrical car lights - Maxxuan CBL1600 low beam - Maxxuan CBL1600 high beam.
The left and right cut-off lines with very obvious practical effects are very friendly to passers-by while riding.
▲The road test results of low beam and high beam are both at the highest brightness. This car light finally achieves that the left and right light spots are very clearly cut off within the range, and there is basically no astigmatism. This means that the illuminated position is bright and dark. It's just dark, and the target's target area is below the abdomen, so it won't shine directly into human eyes at all. I've also always wanted a night cycling light like this, very similar to xenon headlights for automobiles.
▲The effect of switching between the extremely bright modes of high and low beams is very obvious. I really love this car light. It can be said that it can completely illuminate the area in front of you when you are close, and you are not afraid of objects such as electric cars and high-beam dogs when you are far away. In other words, it is the one I use most often. The route was a cycling and jogging road, but there were actually a lot of electric cars and motorcycles on that road. Motorcycles are prohibited in the five districts of Shenyang. Don’t you think so?
▲I am currently using this MaxiXuan CBL ceiling-mounted headlight + MaxiXuan SEEMEE 50 taillight. The effect after lighting is definitely bright enough. It is perfect for my new road. When I first thought about riding at night, I didn’t even have a single lighting tool, that is, the era of completely relying on street lights has passed. Encountering such good car lights makes night riding even more fun.
▲Although the night riding light also has a daytime running light mode, which means turning on the flash mode and low-brightness mode, the oncoming traffic can directly notice you and act as a safety warning. I tried it once with 1% brightness. It is intuitive to the eye. It is really dazzling. Try not to shine it directly into the human eye. This cut-off line is designed with a cross-section design that is very suitable for the waist below.
▲During night riding, you can see the lighting mode on the side of the fuselage, and you can also directly check the remaining lighting. This is very convenient. This Maxxy CBL is not only suitable for road bikes, it is also suitable for mountain bikes, as long as the bracket is selected correctly. It is absolutely possible to mount the interface.
【Summarize】
▲Accessories include: car lights, handlebar mounting brackets, MJ6508 remote control, remote control straps, washers, lifting screws, Allen wrenches, charging cables, and instructions. It can be said that it is quite complete and there is no need to purchase it separately.
The net weight of the Maxxuan CBL1600 ceiling-mounted cut-off bicycle light is about 153g, which is quite light. It can only weigh this much because of its built-in 4000mAh lithium battery.
When riding at night, not only must the function of the vehicle be kept in good condition, but the most important thing is lighting. I am lucky to encounter such smart devices in the age of technology. I personally like night riding very much. The main thing is to avoid sun exposure, and the matching of front and rear lights It allows people and traffic flowing against the current to see you, and it also ensures your field of vision. The high and low beam design of this Maxi-dazzling CBL car light is really amazing and it is really comfortable to use. The addition of the remote control and the pairing design of the app not only allow your hands to lock the handlebars firmly, but also set the brightness of each gear according to your mood to achieve the effect of ultra-long battery life. The price is more than 300 yuan, which is completely acceptable. accept. highly recommended.
