Lezyne Connect Smart 1000XL / KTV

87/100
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Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Lezyne Connect Smart 1000XL / KTV. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

8 reasons to buy

  • The Smart Connect 1000XL and KTV have aluminum casing, which experts say feels sturdy.
  • Lezyne’s LED Ally app is easy to use, according to reviewers.
  • The app shows battery life and allows users to sync the lights and customize, remove, and toggle modes.
  • Experts say the rear light’s flash mode is easy to see in daylight.
  • Testers find the 1000XL front light offers sufficient brightness for seeing at night, though not at high speeds or on very technical terrain.
  • Experts praise the beam spread and reach of the 1000XL headlight.
  • Testers appreciate the side-on visibility of both lights.
  • The battery life of both lights is good, according to reviewers.

6 reasons not to buy

  • Some owners say the rubber straps are too short to fit wide-diameter handlebars and seatposts, and Lezyne doesn’t offer guidance on max dimensions.
  • The front light can move (depending on bar diameter) when riding on rough off-road terrain.
  • Charge time is long at five hours for the rear light and up to eight for the front light.
  • Charging the KTV Drive Pro involves removing it from the bike, taking off the casing, and plugging it into a USB-A port.
  • A tester complains that the 1000XL’s rubber strap is integrated, so the whole unit must be removed when not in use.
  • These lights cannot be used while charging.

Bottom line

The Lezyne Connect Smart 1000XL / KTV bike light set includes a 1000lm front and 75lm rear light. Both can be paired with Lezyne’s app to sync, customize, and remove modes. Testers praise the easy-to-use app, the battery life, the brightness for night riding, and side-on visibility. However, the mounting straps are too short for some bars and seatposts, and the front light may move on rough off-road terrain. Charging the rear light is also fiddly, and charge times for both lights are lengthy. Nonetheless, experts and owners agree that the Connect Smart 1000XL / KTV set is good value.
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Facts

Light Type
Mounting
Brand
Bike Type
Lumens
75, 1000 Lumens
Battery Life
4 to 18 Hours,
1.5 to 160 Hours
Power
Weight
1.6, 5.4 oz
Water Resistance Level
IP Rating
IPX7

Expert Reviews

83/100 based on 3 rated expert reviews
80

Lezyne Connect Smart 1000XL / KTV Pro Smart Pair Lights Review

The overall build quality is very good, and the lights have a robust waterproof rating of IPX7…

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90

Lezyne Connect Smart 1000XL/KTV Pro Smart Lights

It’s money worth paying. This is the most usable connected light set I’ve tried: they’re easy to set up how you like them, and using them could barely be simpler.

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80
Cycling Weekly

Lezyne Lite Drive 1000XL and KTV Pro Light Set Review

The standout feature of this light set has to be quality at a value-for-money price point. I’d not proclaim this ‘the best 1000 lumen light’, but as a set, it’s certainly the best [at this price].

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Singletracks

Lezyne Connect Smart Pairs Front and Rear Lights for Mountain Biking at Night [Review]

If you do a lot of urban mountain biking… or if you also do a lot of gravel and road riding, the ability to switch modes on multiple lights with the click of one button is advantageous. 

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User Ratings

88/100 based on 67 ratings
  • 5 star
    67%
  • 4 star
    19%
  • 3 star
    4%
  • 2 star
    3%
  • 1 star
    6%

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