Charging cables have a way of disappearing right when you need them—left at the office, buried in a drawer, or tangled somewhere in a bag you haven't opened in weeks. The Hecto Drive 500XL from Lezyne eliminates the cable hunt entirely with an integrated USB stick that folds out of the housing and plugs directly into any USB port. No proprietary connectors, no cables to track down, no excuses for heading out with a dead light. Just pull the light off the bars, flip out the USB stick, and plug it in.

A single LED pushes 500 lumens through the lens at maximum output, which handles both being seen in traffic and seeing where you're going on darker roads. Eight output modes cover the range of riding conditions: Blast mode delivers the full 500 lumens when you need everything the light can offer, while Enduro drops to 200 lumens for longer rides where battery conservation matters. Economy mode at 100 lumens extends runtime to 4 hours, and Femto mode stretches the 650 mAh battery to 20 hours for those who need emergency backup that lasts. A dedicated Daytime Flash mode runs at full output in a disruptive pattern that grabs driver attention even in bright sunlight.

The housing uses CNC-machined aluminum with integrated cooling fins that manage heat from sustained high-output use. Side cutouts in the body allow light to escape laterally, adding peripheral visibility that catches the attention of drivers approaching from cross streets and driveways. At 84 grams and measuring 68mm x 37.4mm x 53.2mm, the Hecto Drive 500XL keeps a compact footprint on the handlebar without adding significant weight to the cockpit.... Read More