Moon Sport MX GPS Computer Mount / Bike Light Combination Review - feat. 400 Lumen + Garmin/Wahoo
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- Is it an out-front computer mount or is it a bike light? The answer is both - the Moon Sport MX combines a bright 400 lumen output light with a computer mount into one product. Designed to be installed directly onto the bottom two stem bolts or an optional out-front style adapter, the $75.99 MX is a clever all-in-one accessory. Moon Sport has integrated two lighting elements into the MX with a bright CREE LED on top with an adjustable angle for seeing the road and a COB LED for being seen. The MX also has some clever features such as the Variable Lumen System that allows the output of nearly each mode to be customized independently, USB Type-C charging port for a 2:45 hr:min recharge time and side indicator lights for additional visibility. Although it’s slightly bulkier than traditional out-front-mounts, the MX has the potential to reduce clutter on handlebars by combining a bike light light with a mount.
The MX comes with multiple length stem bolts and spacers to mount it directly to the bottom of the stem. It’s a two piece design with a removable light portion and a separate rear mount bracket allowing the MX to easily be removed from the bike for charging. Installation is straightforward and requires removing the bottom two stem bolts and then selecting the correct length replacement bolt and spacer. Picking the right combination requires some trial and error to get the base of the MX to not rub against the stem. The MX is compatible with a wide variety of four bolt stems as the horizontal spacing is adjustable. Once it’s mounted, the angle is non adjustable but very secure. For those looking for a more adjustable option that doesn’t require stem bolts, Moon Sport also offers a separate out-front mount with an MX attachment.
Visually the Moon Sport has a relatively thin rectangular profile that conceals the integrated battery. The MX has a dual light design with a bright adjustable LED mounted on front with an adjustable lens housing. There are 30 degrees of adjustment with indexed positions that lock the angle in place to . Below the main LED you’ll find the COB LED strip with a warm orange hue and wide beam pattern ideal as a “be seen” style light for daytime riding. Unlike the Fabric Lumaray, the COB LED does not wrap around the body and is instead recessed into a small rectangular cutout which limits the side visibility. The main Cree LED has a metal housing while the rest of the MX is primarily plastic with a matte black finish and glossy X overlay along the sides...
... Read the full review @ thesweetcyclists.com/moon-spo...
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00:00 Intro
00:11 Unboxing + Specs
03:29 Fit + Finish
08:13 Light Output + Installation
12:16 Comparison (Fabric Lumaray V2 + Magicshine Allty 400)
13:53 The Final Score
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Thanks for the review. I was looking for a combination of DRL and computer holder, and this fits the bill perfectly. A shame I can't mount a stronger light underneath for when I go on longer trips and expect darkness, but it's still a great, very neat system.
Best reviews youtube channel i've ever seen, really complete, thank you
Thanks for this informative video. i just bought this and i can say that it has some areas that it can improve a lot and become the one and only light for 90% of the rides !
I would recommend on Version 2 :
1) a bigger battery as possible . My local training everyday night rides are 1.5 to 2 hours so i would like at least 2 hours or more of light.
2) 800 lumens or more.
3) another mount on the bottom , preferably a Garmin mount , for attaching a Gopro with half turn click or another light for the longer rides .
4) As already said a battery indicator
5) less complicate buttons. one is enough for all the functions of one light.
No problem, thanks for you sharing your thoughts on the light as well - hopefully Moon Sport comes out with a V2 of the MX with more power and features. You might also want to consider the RAVEMEN FR160 which is more of a "sandwich" type daytime light. You could then use a brighter nighttime light or mount your computer without losing a spot on your mount.
Thanks a lot for all of that details!
Love the steam mount on his light.
The direct to stem mount is definitely a lot clear and has less clutter than normal mounts. Moon Sport does offer an out-in-front mount option though which is easier to use if you want to switch between bikes.
Fantastic review
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Great analysis indeed
Awesome job as usual and beautiful bike too!, the excessive length of the cable outers is a bit of an eyesore though!
Thanks! Yes, the cable routing isn't the prettiest with the stock Specialized drop bars. There are a lot of fully integrated setups that completely hide cables altogether these days.
Thank you! I am considering buying the Wahoo lanyard, because that particularly locking system worries me... the side lock is allowing a small play, even from day one, so I am afraid that hitting a pothole at a considerable speed would snap the whole assembly out... And the Wahoo would be the most expensive loss 😊
Very useful, the police is blinking if I don't have my lights on in the fog/clouds or when it is getting dark.
Great vud
You really should look into the Nitecore BR25. Great light with a cutoff.
Thanks for suggestion, the BR25's lens cover definitely looks interesting. I'm not a fan of the bulky mount but the flashlight body seems useful for around town use. We'll try to reach out to Nightcore. We'll be doing another Fenix light soon as well which offers a replaceable battery - a rare feature when it comes to bike lights.
It's real heavy but super bright
Great video and very detailed. I found it very helpful. However, I checked around, it seems that no one mentioned about the models of Garmin Edge that it can fit, do you think it will fit a Garmin Edge 1000 ? The 1000 is kinda big.
I believe it should work, in the video you can see the Bryton 750 which is also a large computer and it fits without an issue. Only "aero" computers like some Wahoo models that have non-flat bottoms would have fitment issues.
very interesting product. I'm looking for options for a stem bolt computer mount, shame this light is kind of weak and has poor battery life. would pay more for it if they made it better
If you're just looking for a computer mount with a similar direct stem mount, there are other options. For example Lezyne has one - ride.lezyne.com/products/1-gps-fsmcm-v104. They are typically referred to as "direct" out-front mounts.
@@TheSweetCyclists thanks for your recommendation. It looks interesting but doesn't seem to have a Garmin type adapter included from the pictures and videos on their website. I may be wrong though
Hello! I am wondering if Moon has allowed for a safety chord to be attached to the handlebar to secure it in case of bike crash? Or would it be OK if connected to Wahoo computer, the Wahoo chord will do the safety job for both devices? Thank you!
The MX light / mount doesn't have a lanyard attachment but it is very secure as it locks into place. I'm not sure what would happen in an crash if you have a Wahoo computer tied to your handlebar but its possible it would stay attached to the MX mount.
Excellent review! Very clear & thoroughly explained. How durable is this product (warranty aside)? This is my main concern (lights, mounting etc)
We used the MX for over a year and haven't had issues with it. The only precaution I would take is to use a lanyard if you have a larger GPS computer just in case.
@@TheSweetCyclists I use the 830. Is it considered big? I am thinking of getting the MX Link which comes with the handlebar mount instead of the stem mount. I wonder if it fits nicely & rattle-free?
I didn't have rattle issues, so hopefully your Garmin 830 is similar. I would call the 830 a normal sized computer (2.6" screen) compared to the bigger 3.5" Garmin 1040. Using a lanyard on the GPS computer is just a precaution as GPS computers can be quite expensive. @@abhimawa1
@@TheSweetCyclists tks man! Your response is truly appreciated. It’s been a pleasure wathing your reviews. Keep it going!
Is it possible to use the bottom light in flashing mode and the top one as always on?
Nope, but that is a great idea. The flash modes are only available for top only, bottom only or both.
How low can the front go? I usually point my lights downward as i dont want to blind incoming pedestrin/cyclist/motorists
The bright CREE LED has 30 degrees of adjustment which should be enough to angle it downward and reduce glare. Moon Sport also offers an out-front style bracket for the MX that would allow you to tilt the entire mount for more flexibility.
Great video--thank you! Will the mount install using the top stem bolts? I've found that using the lower bolts results in my bike computer being tilted downwards, making it more difficult to read while on the move.
Good question, I don't see why it wouldn't. It would be higher up but the top two bolts should be tilted upward. Moon Sport also sells an out-front mount to attach the MX to which would give you much more control over the angle and is easier to install.
If i’m using aero cockpit, how can i install this bike light?
If you have an integrated handlebar / stem I don't think you can use this light. This light requires two stem bolts to be installed. Moon Sport used to have n out-front mount with an attachment for this light, but I can't seem to find it anymore.
Help bro. I've purchase this one. But the front light wont on. The blue indicator in left still on but no response at all. I've read the manual but still like this.please
Are you sure you aren't in the lock out mode? You need to hold the middle button for ~5 seconds - the light will flash twice when it is unlocked. After that, the light can turned on and used as normal - otherwise you would just see the button flashing.
@@TheSweetCyclists i've done everything, like to push b1 button for 5 sec and still no response, or both. In the manual there is no clue what happened when the blue light on the left on. Even i tried to charge, no sign at all.
Hi, it's a nice solution to not having a handlebar light. i wanted to buy the version with the support and i have the bryton 450. i saw that you also use bryton, is it fixed well?
Yes, it does work with Bryton computers (I have the 750) but it isn't designed specifically for Bryton computers. I found the heavier 750 would rotate slightly - its never fallen off but its annoying. I haven't tried it but I suspect you could swap out the Garmin/Wahoo insert for a Bryton insert as the spacing looks like all the other mounts on the market.
@@TheSweetCyclists thank you mate!
@@TheSweetCyclists Thanks for the review. I just got the Moon MX light (after watching your review) and it comes with a Bryton insert which I swap out for the Bryton 750. It actually secured quite nicely and has a nice click when secured. Haven't installed it to the bike but will do so soon.
@@hobilly71 I'm glad the review could help you. Did you get two inserts? In the review you can see my MX only came with one (Garmin mount that can be rotated 90 degrees for Wahoo). The Garmin mount on mine does work with Bryton but it doesn't have that nice click.
@@TheSweetCyclists Yes, mine comes with two inserts and I was like cool. I actually wanted to get the Faric Lumaray but just couldn't get it from anywhere thus the Moon MX. Looking forward to more videos. Thanks.
Is it rattling or not during ride? Especially when cyclocomp is mounted on it
I've found the mount to be quite stable as it's bolted directly to your stem. Even with larger computers or lights I haven't had any rattling.
Thanks for replying. I believe the base is strong. The one i was asking is between the light and the base, as it’s removable
@@Abdullah-ou7bp Yes, the detachable front section fits securely into the bolted on base. There is a very small amount of vertical play but I haven't had an issue with noise or it every coming off even on rougher terrain.
Hai. is it compatible with wahoo elemnt bolt
Yes, Moon Sport claims it should work for Wahoo computers - Garmin: EDGE 1030, 1000, 820, 810, 800 & 520 / Wahoo: ELEMNT, BOLT, MINI / Bryton Rider Series. The mount is slightly raised so even the little lip on the Wahoo shouldn't interfere with the mount.
Does it have the capability to be turned on and off by the Garmin 830 head unit like the Garmin Varia lights do?
Unfortunately no. Garmin headunits only supports their own lights or some Bontrager lights. Hopefully that changes in the future having a single button on/off for bike lights through a GPS headunit or separate controller is a great feature.
@@TheSweetCyclists I received mine today in the Post. Currently I have a love / hate feeling about it. It is so difficult to actually turn on. The Lock/ Unlock is confusing and I feel not necessary. The directions say to press the B1 button 1s to turn on or off. Mine doesn't turn on that way and I have to hold the button in for 5s. Then there are the operating modes for take flashing for instance, way to many choices of flashing. It all just seems confusing when all I want to do is get started riding and I have to deal this light in addition to my Garmin and Varia, my phone and bluetooth ear buds. I think I have gone a bit to geeky. Hopefully I will get more comfortable with this light because I really like that the Garmin mounts right to it.
@@wasupwitdat1mofiki94 Glad to hear you got yours. Yes, the user interface is a bit confusing - you really need to reference the manual to get used to the different level menus. Even the "variable lumen" adjustment is overkill in my opinion. Hopefully in future versions they'll simplify it and just have day/night modes instead.
After messing around for days and days with the directions in hand I removed this thing from my bike. It does not work properly so I see why I got it for about half it's normal MSRP. Shame too because I really wanted it to work. Until something better comes along I will ride without a front light.
@@wasupwitdat1mofiki94 What sort of issues were you having? The light as a lock-out mode that can be confusing to enable / disable.
Is it compatible with wahoo element bolt or roam?
The MX is compatible with any Garmin/Wahoo computer or device with a flat bottom. Aero computers like the Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT may not work due to the front lip. I'd recommend reaching out to Moon Sport to confirm - we don't have one on hand to try it out. The Wahoo ROAM looks like it should work as it doesn't appear to have a front lip on the base.
@@TheSweetCyclists thanks, bought this computer mount and it's compativble with my wahoo elemnt bolt
@@hawarial-fath1792 Glad to hear it. I'm really surprised more companies haven't come out with these combo-mount / light products as it's really useful.
@@hawarial-fath1792 May I know yours is bolt v1 or v2?
@@MrbrendanG I'm using bolt v2
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