Control your bike lights with a single button - Trek Commuter Pro RT Connected Headlight Review

When it comes to cycling lights most people assume brighter is better. The reality is that bright lights often can be blinding for oncoming riders and traffic which is why Europe has adopted StVZO requirements with beam cutoffs. Trek’s new Commuter lights may lack the StVZO certification but have a similar sharp beam cutoff that Trek refers to as a Kindbeam. In this review we’ll be looking at the top-of-the-line $159.99 Commuter Pro RT which adds some cool tech features such as Bluetooth connectivity for one-button control of both the headlight and connected taillights. Using a simple Bluetooth pairing sequence the Computer Pro RT can be linked to other Bontrager RT lights which allows you to both the headlight and second light with a single press. The large 4800 mAh battery offers up to 12 hour runtime and even has a power bank mode to charge other devices. Note, Trek does have a more affordable Comp R version with the same lens design but without the connectivity features.

The Trek Commuter Pro RT utilizes a proprietary slot / tab design that is shared with the Bontrager Flare R and other lights. Included with the headlight is a tool-free handlebar mount which uses a cam-style mount and is compatible with handlebar diameters from 25.4 to 35.0mm. For smaller diameter handlebars there is an included rubber shim that goes between the handlebars and the mount. Although we are disappointed that Trek didn’t use a more common Garmin or GoPro style mount design which offers more accessories, the supplied mount works well. There is no side-to-side adjustment with the mount and only a minimal amount of upward/downward play. For cleanest mounting we’d recommend investing in the optional Blendr mount which allows you to place the headlight underneath a computer if you have a compatible Blendr handlebar setup.

Trek markets the Commuter Pro RT as the do-it-all front light that has enough output for commuting or off-road cycling. The exterior of the headlight has a premium feeling metal housing with an integrated 4800mAh Li-ion battery. It’s a fairly heavy headlight at 192g despite a relatively compact rectangular profile. Instead of having Bontrager branding, the light as Trek printed on the sides along with Commuter Pro RT. On the rear you’ll find a rubber cover for the USB-C port which can be used to charge the light or to use the headlight as a powerbank to charge other devices. The rubber cover is a bit fidgety and has to be aligned properly before it can be fully seated. We suspect this USB-C port position and cover design is partially to blame for the low IPX4 water resistance rating which would make us hesitant to use this light in heavy rain conditions.

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00:00 Intro
00:10 Unboxing + Specs
03:48 Fit + Finish (Pairing / Flash Bypass / Power Bank Mode)
10:45 Light Output
12:32 Comparison (Topeak WhiteLite 800BT, Outbound Light Detour, Light Skin NACA, Magicshine)
16:09 The Final Score
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