Name: Lezyne Connect Smart 1000XL / KTV
Brand: Lezyne
Rating: 87 (82 reviews)

87/100

BikeRide Score

Users (67 ratings)

Experts (3 reviews)

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. Published Sep 08, 2024 by Rachel Rushing.

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

Light Sets, Front, Rear

Mounting

Handlebar, Seatpost

Brand

Lezyne

Bike Type

Commuter, Mountain, Road

Lumens

75, 1000 Lumens

Battery Life

4 to 18 Hours,
1.5 to 160 Hours

Power

Rechargeable

Weight

1.6, 5.4 oz

Water Resistance Level

Waterproof

IP Rating

IPX7

Expert Reviews

83/100 based on 3 scored reviews (4 reviews in total)

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BikeRadar

Level 5 expert

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

Level 5 expert

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

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Road.cc

Level 5 expert

Lezyne Connect Smart 1000XL/KTV Pro Smart Lights

Level 5 expert

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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Cycling Weekly

Level 5 expert

Lezyne Lite Drive 1000XL and KTV Pro Light Set Review

Level 5 expert

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

Level 5 expert

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

Level 5 expert

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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