Exposure Axis Mk10

The Exposure Axis Mk10 is a compact, cable-free bike light made from anodised 6063 aluminium, with its 3,500 mAh battery built into the body. It puts out 1300 lumens through a focused beam and weighs 102 g, which makes it an easy light to wear on a helmet.

Who it's for

Mountain bikers riding technical trails at night. Exposure pitches its tighter, searching beam at nailing switchback apexes and picking out narrow lines.

Brightness and runtime together

Maximum output is 1300 lumens. Exposure's Optimised Mode Selector gives you a choice of pre-set programs, so you trade brightness for burn time to match the ride: runtime spans 1.5 hours at the punchy end to 18 hours at the frugal end. A fuel gauge shows how much battery is left, and Intelligent Thermal Management backs the power off if the light gets too hot.

Beam shape

The Axis uses a focused, searching beam that throws light a long way down the trail, rather than a wide flood. That is the beam you want when narrow lines need picking out ahead of you.

Charging and battery

The 3,500 mAh Li-Ion battery charges in about 4 hours with the smart charger supplied in the box.

Mounting

A helmet mount, a quick-release handlebar mount and a lanyard all come in the box. TAP technology lets you change modes by tapping the light, so there is no need to find a button. Exposure also makes an aero bar silicone mount, a headband and bracket, and a beacon diffuser that fit the Axis.

Weather resistance

The Axis Mk10 is rated IP65.