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Portland Design Works City Rover 700
Price: $69.99
Max Lumens: 700
Weight: 107g/3.8oz
Battery Life: 2-36hrs
None of us want to admit it, but the days are starting to become shorter and it’s not long now until many of us will be cycling in the dark on a regular basis. Whether you’re likely to be navigating a twilight commute, sneaking in a late-night spin after hours, or just want some extra peace of mind in city traffic, a reliable front light will make all the difference.
To find out if it’s worth the money, I’ve been testing it over the past couple of months, both in the city centre and out on more remote routes, riding late at night, cutting through the woods, and experimenting with its daylight modes.
It’s not the cheapest light out there, but it sits comfortably in that middle ground between the best budget bike lights and the more premium options you’ll find in our guide to the best bike lights. Read on to find out more about how well it performed.
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Design and setup
First impressions count, and the PDW City Rover Power 700 feels reassuringly solid in hand. The aluminium housing gives it a high quality finish, and at 107g on my scales, it’s pretty light for the majority of city cyclists, and not too hefty on the bars. The side cutouts are a thoughtful touch as well, increasing your lateral visibility when waiting at junctions or when a driver approaches from a side road.
As someone who invested in very good quality lights a decade ago that are still holding strong, getting to test out a more modern light with USB-C charging was a bigger bonus than I’d expected. If, like me, you’ve already got a fast-charging cable for your phone or laptop, you can cut charge time down to around…
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