Lifeline Pavo Motion 2400 front light review

One of the brightest self-contained lights on the market at a price that’s hard to beat

Lifeline Pavo 2400 front light
(Image: © Josh Ross)

Cyclingnews Verdict

Super bright when needed with tons of battery life at lower power. Perfect for riding through the night and a capable commuting option

Pros

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    Possible to charge while turned on

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    Motion control mode halves power when stopped

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    Inexpensive for the lumens

Cons

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    Can be difficult to turn off the light if mounted upside down

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    Low quality mount

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    Micro-USB charging

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There are a lot of different options available when it comes to the best bike lights. For some, day-time visibility to other road users is the primary concern, while others require a bike light to see where they're going at night or in low-light situations. The Lifeline Pavo Motion 2400 front bike light fills the needs of the latter. 

We spent time testing it to see if the excellent pricing matches with excellent performance, and explored its strengths and weaknesses. Keep reading if you are considering adding it to your next night-time ride. 

Josh Ross

Josh hails from the Pacific Northwest of the United States but would prefer riding through the desert than the rain. He will happily talk for hours about the minutiae of cycling tech but also has an understanding that most people just want things to work. He is a road cyclist at heart and doesn't care much if those roads are paved, dirt, or digital. Although he rarely races, if you ask him to ride from sunrise to sunset the answer will be yes. Height: 5'9" Weight: 140 lb. Rides: Salsa Warbird, Cannondale CAAD9, Enve Melee, Look 795 Blade RS, Priority Continuum Onyx