Review: Lupine Wilma 7
The Lupine Wilma 7 light head is compact (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 Wilma 7
The Lupine Wilma 7 remains as one of our top picks as the most useable exotic light in the market today.
It is incredibly bright and lightweight with a 3100+ measured Lumen output and weighing in at only 392 grams. This light is ideal for helmet or bar use, by itself or in tandem with another light. Run time is good at 1:45 and 3:20 at a bright 1600 Lumens.
| Claimed Lumens: 3200 Lumens | Mtbr Lux: 305 |
| Measured Lumens: 3134 Lumens | Mounted weight: 392 grams |
| Lumens per $: 5.10 Lumens | Category: Headlight |
| Lumens per gram: 7.99 Lumens | Price: $615 ($575 with normal battery) |
| Run time on high: 1:45 Hours |
Rating:  5 Chilis-out-of-5 |
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Full Review: Lupine Wilma 7
A Bluetooth remote and Smartphone App have been added to the Wilma at no extra cost and they add to the useability of this light.
A plethora of battery options are available if the user has other needs. These Smartcore batteries by Lupine have a fuel gauge indicator and they charge up in about two hours.
Such versatility allows the light to be run on the bars or on the helmet. It can run by itself, with a Piko 4 on the helmet or with a Betty R 14 on the bar.
Lupine Wilma 7 packaging protects the light during transport.
If you live in a warm climate though, this light likes a lot of airflow to keep operating at maximum brightness. Otherwise the fancy temperature management system will step down the light brightness until you get up to speed again.
Continue to page 2 for more on the Lupine Wilma 7, the beam pattern and Lumen measurement »
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