I also run the ion pro as a headlamp, but have been using the outbound trail evo on the bar. The Ion pro has been better than a couple others I've tried in the 1100 to 1500 stated lumen range. I wonder if the new portal is an improvement over what we're currently running. I value a long throw and powerful beam out of the helmet light for fast riding. While the low profile shape certainly looks like an upgrade, I'm not confident the throw and power is going to be better. I can see the value in wide beam for low speed tech maybe, but most of the time it's just added noise.
Nov. 23, 2024, 12:19 p.m. - DadStillRides
I also run the ion pro as a headlamp, but have been using the outbound trail evo on the bar. The Ion pro has been better than a couple others I've tried in the 1100 to 1500 stated lumen range. I wonder if the new portal is an improvement over what we're currently running. I value a long throw and powerful beam out of the helmet light for fast riding. While the low profile shape certainly looks like an upgrade, I'm not confident the throw and power is going to be better. I can see the value in wide beam for low speed tech maybe, but most of the time it's just added noise.