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CYCLIST MAG PRAISES "BLINDINGLY BRIGHT" RECON HL1800 LIGHT

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CYCLIST MAG PRAISES "BLINDINGLY BRIGHT" RECON HL1800 LIGHT

MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021 Cyclist Magazine posted a review of the new Recon HL1800 headlight on its website, giving it high marks and calling it “a shining example of just how compact you can make a bike light that’s almost as bright as the sun.” Tester Marc Abbott reported on his experience with the light system, including setup, battery life and performance on the road: “It benefits not only from five brightness modes but also from a satisfyingly lightweight construction which doesn’t sacrifice sturdiness, and an ‘even a child could operate it’ simplicity. The fitment of the Giant Recon HL1800 front...

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SINGLETRACKS AWARDS TWO RECON LIGHT SYSTEMS IN ROUNDUP REVIEW

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SINGLETRACKS AWARDS TWO RECON LIGHT SYSTEMS IN ROUNDUP REVIEW

04 DECEMBER 2020 With daylight dwindling in the fall season of the Northern Hemisphere, Singletracks.com published a roundup review of this year’s top light systems for night riding. Their list of 12 includes two models in the Giant Recon series: the Recon HL 1800 and the Recon HL 800. Tester Brian Gerow named the Recon HL 1800 the “Best trail and commuter combo,” claiming that it “is a bright beam at a reasonable price that spreads its light to the sides well, making it an ideal handlebar floodlight.” Gerow was impressed with the HL 1800’s Smart Mode feature, writing: “The light stands out from the...

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