Cycle Torch Shark 500 vs Light & Motion Urban 350

The Cycle Torch 500 is very bright for the price, and it comes with a tail light (also rechargeable for the new model). The front light reaches far (illuminates street signs up to 4 blocks away), and illuminates the path in a wide angle.

The Cycle Torch is so bright that you might even be concerned about blinding passing pedestrians. It emits 500 lumens on the highest setting. The beam is well angled, so that you can both see in front and to the sides as you're riding, Letting light out on the sides also lets drivers see you better.

The Cycle Torch has a flash/daylight mode, which is useful for increasing visibility during the day. The light emits 500 lumens on the flash setting, which makes it so bright that it almost feels like a strobe light.

The customer service are Cycle Torch are very forthcoming and friendly. In case of any problems, they do usually send replacements and help in any way they can to ensure that every customer is satisfied.

This light comes with 3 rubber mounts in different sizes, to ensure it fits handlebars of any thickness, and even claims to fit the thick Aero bars.

This headlight has a smart charge feature, which keeps the battery from overcharging by automatically cutting off the charge when the battery is full.

The Light & Motion Urban 350 is very bright,it increases your visibility in traffic, easy to mount on your bike and has a good battery life.

The Urban 350 headlight emits 350 lumens of light in a 180 degree angle, which is bright enough to let you see and be seen, but not too bright to interfere with other drivers on the road. It has amber side cut-outs, which help drivers see you from the sides.

It's waterproof and impact-resistant (FL-1 certification), so it will easily survive rain and every day use. Light & Motion offer a 2 year warranty, but it's likely that the Urban 350 will last longer.

The battery will last for 12 hours in pulse mode (which is what most commuters use, since it alerts other drivers to your presence), 1.5 hours on high brightness, and 6 hours on low brightness. This headlight is charged via a micro-USB port, it takes about 5 hours until fully charged. It has a battery status indicator, that goes from green to red as the battery drains, so you don't have to guess at when it's going to run out.

The Urban 350 has a reliable silicone strap, that doesn't require any tools to be mounted or dismounted. It works like a belt- the strap has multiple round holes which are hooked on a plug to keep it secure. It can fit any handlebar, won't stretch or come undone in the middle of the ride, but is easy to take off before you leave your bike.