{"id":513766,"date":"2026-03-02T11:31:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/513766\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:31:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:31:11","slug":"oxford-ultratorch-headlight-cl1000-cycling-news-bike-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/513766\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxford Ultratorch Headlight CL1000 – Cycling News | Bike Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Oxford CL1000 Ultratorch is a decent enough front light and it has enough oomph to cope with most riding. Runtimes aren\u2019t huge though, and it\u2019s a bit dated. There are better lights for similar money.<\/p>\n

The CL1000 has a metal body and a two-LED array putting out a claimed 1,000 lumens on full power; the sides are scooped for side visibility and they\u2019ll also throw a bit of light on your bar. The beam profile is round, so you\u2019ll need to be careful not to dazzle other road users on the higher settings. On the top there are two buttons and a display that shows the remaining runtime, and a 10-bar battery indicator.<\/p>\n

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The CLIQR Mini mount is nice and solid, although the tolerances aren\u2019t tight so the light rattles around a bit. Shims are provided for all different bar diameters.<\/p>\n

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This light is IPX4 rated, which isn\u2019t the highest you\u2019ll find: plenty of lights are rated 7 and even 8 for water ingress, and 4, which means it\u2019ll survive \u201csplashing water from all angles for at least five minutes\u201d is the lowest that\u2019s really any use for a bike light. At the back there\u2019s a big rubber bung, and behind that are two USB ports: you get a micro-USB one for charging, and a USB-A output so you can use the light as a power bank in a tight spot.<\/p>\n

The lack of USB-C charging really dates this light \u2013 it\u2019s been around a while \u2013 and with only a 2,400mAh internal battery there\u2019s not much you\u2019re going to be able to charge. It might get you out of an emergency dead phone\/GPS situation out on the road, though.<\/p>\n

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Talking of the battery, you get just over an hour in full beam before the light steps down to preserve runtime. There are five solid modes, the fifth one being a super-low beam that\u2019s useful about camp if you\u2019re out bikepacking but isn\u2019t going to help you much actually riding. The one up from that gives you about seven hours of light and is bright enough for cruising speeds at night, so in the summer you could probably ride all night with this light, just about.<\/p>\n

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One of the big plus points for the CL1000 is the two buttons that allow you to go up and down the modes rather than cycling through them, which makes changing mode SO much easier. More of this please. Either light will turn the beam on or off with a long press.<\/p>\n

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Having the remaining time indicator and the battery level is a bit belt and braces, and I found that the battery level indicator wasn\u2019t very linear, staying quite full for most of the life of the battery before dropping down sharply near the end. That can lull you into a false sense of security. Once the battery is depleted it\u2019s pretty slow to recharge on Micro-USB, which is fine if you\u2019re doing it overnight but it does mean you can\u2019t get much charge into the light from a battery pack if it dies when you\u2019re out riding.<\/p>\n

Value<\/p>\n

The Oxford CL1000 is in a crowded bit of the market and feels a little ordinary by comparison. It\u2019s not bad, but you can do better.<\/p>\n

The Ravemen K1000<\/a> I recently tested is a better light in basically every way, and only a tenner more.<\/p>\n

The Moon Rigel Pro<\/a> is also worth a look, and while the Proviz LED360 Rigel<\/a> isn\u2019t as powerful, it is great value with excellent runtimes and a good beam shape.<\/p>\n

For more options, check out our best front bike lights<\/a> buyer\u2019s guide.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/p>\n

Overall I haven\u2019t been all that impressed with the CL1000. It\u2019s okay, but the run times are pretty average and it all feels a bit dated. It\u2019s pretty big and heavy too these days for a 1,000 lumen light.<\/p>\n

What does the manufacturer say about this product?:<\/p>\n

The new CL series headlight range is packed with features to illuminate your way on anything from the daily commute to off-road night-time adventures.<\/p>\n

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of this product:<\/p>\n

FEATURES
Utilising our in-house designed CLIQR Mini handlebar brackets for simple and secure attachment to the bike, LCD runtime indicator and additional power-bank facility (500, 1000 and 1600 models), the new CL series headlight range is packed with features to illuminate your way on anything from the daily commute to off-road night-time adventures.<\/p>\n

The Ultratorch CL1000 is a 1000 lumen USB rechargeable headlight.<\/p>\n

Key Features
\u2022 Max output 1000lm
\u2022 Run-time 1-80hrs
\u2022 LCD runtime indicator
\u2022 USB power-bank output
\u2022 270-degree visibility
\u2022 2 x USB rechargeable 3.7V\/2400mAh lithium battery
\u2022 Waterproof IPX4
\u2022 Extruded alloy body
\u2022 CLIQR Mini 31.8mm Handlebar bracket (w\/reducer for 25.4mm handlebar)
\u2022 USB charging lead supplied
\u2022 Dimensions: 116 x 45 x 29mm<\/p>\n

Rate the product overall for quality (1-10):<\/p>\n

7\/10<\/p>\n

Any further comments on quality?:<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a decent enough thing.<\/p>\n

Rate the product for performance when used for its designed purpose (1-10):<\/p>\n

6\/10<\/p>\n

Any further comments on performance?:<\/p>\n

Beam shape is pretty basic and runtimes aren\u2019t huge; the 2-button interface is nice.<\/p>\n

Rate the product for value (1-10):<\/p>\n

4\/10<\/p>\n

How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested?:<\/p>\n

Ravemen\u2019s K1000 and the Proviz 360 Rigel are similarly priced and I\u2019d say better overall<\/p>\n

Rate the light for design and ease of use. How simple was the light to use?<\/p>\n

8\/10<\/p>\n

Any further comments on design and usability?:<\/p>\n

Up-down buttons are a nice touch, though battery status a bit belt and braces.<\/p>\n

Rate the light for the design and usability of the clamping system\/s:<\/p>\n

6\/10<\/p>\n

Any further comments on the clamp?:<\/p>\n

Decent, although the light rattles a bit in the mount.<\/p>\n

Does the light have a waterproofing rating? If so, what is it?:<\/p>\n

IPX4<\/p>\n

Rate the light for waterproofing. How did it stand up to the elements?<\/p>\n

5\/10<\/p>\n

Any further comments on waterproofing?:<\/p>\n

IPX4 \u2013 resistant to water splashes \u2013 is as low as you\u2019d want to go. No issues during testing.<\/p>\n

Rate the light for battery life. How long did it last? How long did it take to recharge?<\/p>\n

6\/10<\/p>\n

Any further comments on battery life and recharging?:<\/p>\n

You can have light all night, but runtimes on hig beam are pretty short.<\/p>\n

Any issues with durability?:<\/p>\n

No issues during testing.<\/p>\n

Rate the light for weight:<\/p>\n

7\/10<\/p>\n

Any further comments on weight?:<\/p>\n

Not especially heavy.<\/p>\n

Did you enjoy using the product?<\/p>\n

It was fine.<\/p>\n

Would you consider buying the product? No<\/p>\n

Would you recommend the product to a friend? No<\/p>\n

Use this box to explain your overall score<\/p>\n

The design feels a bit dated and other lights have overtaken this one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Oxford CL1000 Ultratorch is a decent enough front light and it has enough oomph to cope with…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":513767,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[569],"tags":[64,63,784,85],"class_list":["post-513766","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cycling","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-cycling","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/513766","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=513766"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/513766\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/513767"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=513766"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=513766"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=513766"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}