Magicshine Ray 2600B light review: A very good all-purpose front light, but let down slightly by a confusing user interface

A very gradual beam cutoff means the Magicshine Ray 2600B works well on and off-road

Magicshine Ray 2600B
(Image: © Will Jones)

Cyclingnews Verdict

The Magicshine Ray 2600B is a quality light, with a wide, mellow beam with a very gradual cutoff that makes it suitable for road, gravel and MTB usage. There are a tonne of modes, and a remote control, but the user interface is a little confusing.

Pros

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    Great beam shape with no harsh cutoff or hot spots

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    Variety of mounting options

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    Can use as a power bank

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    Handy on-bar remote control

Cons

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    To mount under a computer needs a strange angle

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    App functionality not working

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    Confusing user interface

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How is it not March yet? Testing the best bike lights on the market means there’s really no excuse for me to not head out, even when the sun continues to insist on setting at what feels like 3pm. Luckily, in recent weeks I’ve been putting the Magicshine Ray2600B through its paces, mounted up to various different bikes and heading out to see how it performs. 

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Testing scorecard and notes
Design and aestheticsWell designed, with sturdy mounts and a tonne of features like power bank capability. The angle of the beam does mean mounting it upside down isn't so simple. 8/10
Light qualityIf you like a very wide, low cutoff beam then this will be up your street, It's good for off-road, but does mean there are some wasted lumens on the road. 8/10
Control SchemeReally quite confusing - less would be more, or even just making the remote match the main light controls would help6/10
Battery life and chargingI have no reason to doubt the battery life figures. They're decent, if not earth shattering8/10
ValueFor the price you do get a lot for the money, as is often the way with Magicshine.9/10
OverallRow 5 - Cell 1 78%
Will Jones
Senior Tech Writer

Will joined the Cyclingnews team as a reviews writer in 2022, having previously written for Cyclist, BikeRadar and Advntr. He’s tried his hand at most cycling disciplines, from the standard mix of road, gravel, and mountain bike, to the more unusual like bike polo and tracklocross. He’s made his own bike frames, covered tech news from the biggest races on the planet, and published countless premium galleries thanks to his excellent photographic eye. Also, given he doesn’t ever ride indoors he’s become a real expert on foul-weather riding gear. His collection of bikes is a real smorgasbord, with everything from vintage-style steel tourers through to superlight flat bar hill climb machines.

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