Garmin Varia UT800 Smart Headlight with Out-Front Bike Mount, Trail Edition

Strange light to be fair. Its great that can be controlled through the edge series of computers. So can have it turn on when you start, change how it operates whilst riding etc.It's battery life is a bit suspect and the high mode is more of a city light rather than a country lane beast. I have now moved it to my helmet as it is light enough not to be too noticeable.Where it has worked well is a daylight riding light, the ease of use, the flash etc are perfect for this, but not at the price its sold at. One or the models, urban or trail, comes with a helmet mount but you can find others on amazon as it works with go pro mounts.I got mine for £89 from a seller on amazon US. I think this price is the top end for it. If it pops up black friday/prime days etc for a prices lower than that then i think for most people looking for an all rounder day/city light then this should be seriously looked at.

I have a garmin edge 530 and cycle commute 20mi each way into londonThis light is definitely a step up from the dumb light I had beforePros are build quality and the way it neatly mounts below the EdgeIt’s also decently powerful and I like the speed dependent brightnessHowever battery life is poor and I’ve heard it’s linked to the smart features which are meant to conserve batteryIt needs to be fully charged to last a 75min cycle and takes 4-5 hours to fully charge hence the 4* review

I bought this light to make myself seen by any oncoming motorists; the quality is excellent (though I did have a problem with the first item I was sent but Amazon replaced swiftly with no hassle) and outputs a very strong beam with lots of different lighting options (levels of brightness or flashing). It's easy to fit and has a long battery life (I've done 3-4 long rides (2-3 hours each) and not yet charged it again.If the price doesn't put you off then I highly recommend this!

Great light if you are a Garmin user, links to the light network and allows full control from the 1030. The VIRB mount at the bottom can prove to be challenging to install. For some handle bars another bracket is needed to allow for the distance from the back of the light to the handlebar. As it will become permanently attached this means that charging has to be done in situ also it does mean that if you leave your bike locked up outside, you can’t take the light with you.

Brightness varies according to speed when linked with appropriate Garmin GPS extending battery life. Unit fits neatly on bracket. Nicely made and seems reliable.

Great quality light with a number of useful modes. Syncs quickly with my Garmin GPS. Battery life is pretty good.The distance of the beam is good for night and the day flash makes you visible to other road users. The unit is small but quite heavy if you are someone that is concerned about every gram on your carbon bike.It loses one star as when in standby it is easy to switch on accidentally when kept in a bag (I don't leave the lights on my bike when parked up). The light becomes very hot after a time which is not a problem on the bike but can be in an enclosed space such as a rucksack.

This has to be the best thing I’ve ever bought for my bike. It has excellent visibility but it’s the radar that is a potential life saver. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

I’ve bought this so that I can keep a Garmin smart ecosystem on my bike. I like how it mounts under my Garmin bike computer and how it switched on automatically when I turn on my bike computer. I also have the Garmin rear light and both lights can be controlled from the Garmin bike computer.Battery life and brightness isn’t the best for this really pricey piece of kit but if it’s looks and keeping a Garmin smart ecosystem - it’s a must!