Plus BikeRadar’s highlights from this week <\/p>
Just as winter is closing in, we\u2019re ramping up publishing reviews of some of the best bike lights<\/a> we\u2019ve seen to date, in a bid to help you through the darkest months.<\/p>\n Exposure\u2019s awesomely powerful MaXx-D MK15<\/a> scored a perfect five out of five, positioning itself as one of the best mountain bike lights<\/a> we\u2019ve ever tested. While the road-focussed smaller and lighter Toro Mk14<\/a> from the same brand was awarded a fantastic four stars.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re after some extra illumination to make the night more fun, remember to check out all of our light reviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n For those still clinging onto the remnants of summer in the northern hemisphere or if you\u2019re joining us from the south, things couldn\u2019t be any better in the world of two wheels.<\/p>\n SRAM\u2019s first ebike motor, Powertrain<\/a>, has spawned the release of a new carbon fibre Nukeproof Megawatt.<\/a> Rob Weaver and I managed to ride it prior to the embargo lifting, both coming away very impressed with its fully electronic, automatic shifting.<\/p>\n Continuing the ebike theme, Orange has resurrected its Patriot<\/a>, a model yours truly rode as a fresh-faced teenager. And in true Orange tradition, it flies in the face of carbon fibre, using the brand\u2019s iconic monocoque construction.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not been dull for human-powered bikes, either.<\/p>\n Mondraker has updated its razor-sharp F-Podium<\/a> with slacker, more aggressive geometry and more suspension travel, responding to the increased technical demands of cross-country racing<\/a>.<\/p>\n Orbea has also thrown the longer, slacker and lower treatment at the Occam<\/a>, helping it morph from a do-it-all trail bike to a quasi-enduro-descender.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re on the hunt for a more physical connection to your bike, video presenter Tom Law reviewed TRP\u2019s TR12<\/a>, its first full drivetrain. Be sure to check out what he thinks of this challenger brand\u2019s take on shifting.<\/p>\n Switching gears back to high-tech kit and drag coefficient aficionado Simon von Bromley covered the launch of Aerosensor\u2019s Aerodynamic Cycling System<\/a>. The system measures \u2013 in real time no less \u2013 a rider\u2019s aerodynamic drag.<\/p>\n The limited-edition Brompton x Bear Grylls<\/a> folding bike may come as a surprise, but if you want to show the commute<\/a> your wilder side, its forestry green paint job and matching pannier bags might do just that.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d rather keep your clothes sweat-free when heading to the office or around town, Cannondale\u2019s new Mavaro Neo SL<\/a> could be the ebike for you. It has a Bafang motor, a load-carrying capacity of 18kg, and prices start at \u00a32,200\/\u20ac2,299.<\/p>\n Now, let\u2019s dive headlong into this week\u2019s hot new kit.<\/p>\n