Review: Lupine NEO 2
The Lupine NEO 2 is a small and light unit with a nice reflector and a big beam (click to enlarge).
Editor’s Note: This article is part of Mtbr and RoadBikeReview’s 2016 Bike Lights Shootout. See the 2016 Mtbr Headlights Index and the RoadBikeReview Commuter Lights Index.
The Lowdown: Lupine NEO 2
The Lupine NEO 2 is indeed an important product for Lupine, as they try to offer a good light that delivers good value while still maintaining all the Lupine attributes of quality and longevity. After using the NEO 2 for several rides, we can say that the NEO 2 is a success. At 188 grams, it is the ideal helmet light with the battery mounted at the rear of the helmet to provide balance to the light head up front.
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Video: Test loop with the Lupine NEO 2. Camera is on a locked ISO setting and is set to Wide Angle mode. Light is mounted on the helmet.
The beam pattern is huge! There is also a big center spot. One can really ride with this light by itself, as it is the best use of 700 Lumens we’ve seen to date. The beam is very even and usable, as one can see the periphery very well and have good vision down the trail going at a pretty good clip.
| Claimed Lumens: 700 Lumens | Mtbr Lux: 71 |
| Measured Lumens: 695 Lumens | Mounted weight: 185 grams |
| Lumens per $: 2.84 Lumens | Category: Headlight |
| Lumens per gram: 3.76 Lumens | Price: $245 |
| Run time on high: 2:00 Hours |
Rating:  4.5 Chilis-out-of-5 |
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Full Review: Lupine NEO 2
Of course this is not the end-all of bike lights and the throw is not very far as it doesn’t have a focused centered spot. There’s only 700 Lumens after all (695 by our measurement). So as part of a classic bar and helmet light combo, we still prefer the Lupine Piko which has a very far throw with its 1200 Lumens. The Lupine NEO 2 seems like the ideal solution for someone who just has $250 to spend. The buyer can use this one light on the helmet for many adventures through all inclement weather conditions for the next decade.
Continue to page 2 for the beam pattern and Lumen measurement »
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