Let there be light
Not't really weight weenie, but the amount of light is awesome. I mostly use it in smart mode.
GIANT RECON HL 1800
Smart Mode light sensor monitors ambient light to adjust light output accordingly
The Recon 1800 can pair with ANT+ compatible computers to view battery information on the computer screen.*
ANSI certified lumens and run time
Focused optics with side light design for over 270-degrees of visibility
Heat-dissipating CNC-machined aluminum casing
Power status indicator alerts remaining run-time before powering off
Includes adjustable GoPro mount
*Giant recommends operating the HL1800 in manual mode when using Garmin computers.
Size: 103x32x47mm
Weight: 190g without mount
Colors: Black
Output: 1800 lumens
Runtime: High (1800LM) 1.5hrs, Middle 3.5hrs (900LM), Low 7hrs (450LM), Smart Mode Day (100LM>450LM) 40hrs; Smart Mode Night (900LM) 3.5hrs, Flash (100LM) 65hrs
Battery: Li-Ion polymer battery (6400mAh)
Water resistance: IPX6
Certifications: ANSI-Standard FL-1
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/giant-recon-hl-1800
Regarding Garmin:
https://support.garmin.com/en-GB/?faq=q ... jDph6tA877
Read it like this- buy our lights.
*How I paired the Recon HL 1800 with my Garmin
You need to pair the light first like you would any other sensor, which creates a 'light network', and then configure a data page or field if you want one on your chosen profile. You don't need one though – you can see a five-point battery indicator on the Garmin's sub menu – and in the light network settings you can select how it powers on (either by turning your Garmin on or by starting a ride) and what mode you want to run it in.
In essence, you lose the ability to control the light manually from its power button, so I chose to run it in 'individual' mode, activating when I started a ride and switching off when I ended it. This gave me control over the brightness setting when the head unit was on.
With its published advice, Garmin might simply be covering itself in case any faults were to develop with either device, but it is indicative that the link might not be bulletproof or fully approved by Garmin's third party policy. To be safe, given that my personal 520 Plus was on the line, I chose to remove the connection once I had established that it worked, given that I consider it more of a 'nice to have' than an essential function.
https://road.cc/content/review/giant-re ... 800-279965
