Towild presents a new bike light that mounts under your cycling computer

A light is undeniably part of any bike's basic equipment. The problem arises when cycling computers, action cameras, and other gadgets already take up all the available space on the handlebars. A new Kickstarter project aims to solve exactly this issue with a light that mounts directly onto the cycling computer's bracket.
Specifically, the manufacturer promises compatibility with all cycling computer series from Garmin, Wahoo, and Bryton - though the latter two require an additional adapter. Mounts from Igpsport, Xoss, Blackbird, Magene, Rockbros, and certain Giant series are also supported. The fact that widely used Decathlon devices are not compatible, however, may be a limitation for some users.
Specifications
According to the manufacturer, the light delivers up to 1500 lumens and weighs in at 150 grams. Additionally, the device is IPX6 waterproof, meaning it is protected against splashes and powerful water jets. Submersion should still be avoided, however.
Features
Alongside the unique mounting option, the manufacturer highlights the ability to control the light with an included remote, switch between low beam, high beam, and daytime running lights, and adjust the beam angle. However, these are by no means new or particularly unusual features; I would even go so far as to say they are almost expected from slightly more expensive lights.
The fact that the integrated 3,700 mAh battery can be used as a power bank via USB-C sounds nice, but it is of limited use due to the 2A cap (which corresponds to about 10 watts). The manufacturer rightly refers to this feature as an "Emergency USB-C Power Output," as it is unlikely to serve as more than a backup solution.
A single charge is claimed to last anywhere from 2 to 50 hours, depending on the mode used. The upper figure shouldn't be taken too seriously, as it only applies to the dim flashing daytime running light. For night riding, a runtime of 2 to 3 hours seems much more realistic.
Price and Availability
At the moment, the light is only available by backing the Kickstarter campaign. As part of the "Early Bird" offer, the lamp goes for roughly $60, with shipping expected to start in October. It is important to note that participating in crowdfunding always carries a certain level of risk. Standard consumer protection rights do not apply, and there is no guarantee that all promises will be kept - theoretically, a total loss of your money is also possible.
Alternatives
The idea of mounting a bike light to the handlebars in this manner is not new. The manufacturer Ravemen, for example, offers various lights designed to be mounted underneath cycling computers. For example, these are available on Amazon for around $58 - entirely without the crowdfunding risk.








