Mountain biking at night for the first time feels like discovering a new sport. The air cools, the forest quiets, and your world narrows to the slice of trail lit in front of you. To ride confidently in the dark, you need lighting that stays bright, stays steady and keeps up with the pace of real MTB riding. Ledlenser builds headlamps that are purpose-made for riders who push hard, think ahead and expect their gear to last. With a 7-year warranty when you register your light, you can roll into every night ride knowing your setup will not let you down.
Why personal lighting matters for MTB
A bar light is a good starting point, but adding a helmet-mounted headlamp changes everything. A headlamp follows your line of sight, so you can scan through corners, read roots and ruts earlier, and pick lines with far more accuracy. Good personal lighting reduces shadows, boosts depth perception and helps you stay relaxed on fast or technical trails.
Whether you ride short evening loops or long overnight races, your lighting needs to be bright, reliable and comfortable. Ledlenser delivers exactly that.
Recommended Ledlenser headlamps for MTB
H19R Signature
High: 1,800 lm for about 4 hours
Mid: 800 lm for about 7 hours
Low: 200 lm for about 20 hours
Beam distance: up to 330 metres
IP rating: IP68
Weight: about 374 grams (including battery)
The H19R Signature is the powerhouse of the range. Its Fusion Beam blends a wide flood for tight forest switchbacks with a long-distance spot light for fast downhill runs. It handles rain, mud, creek crossings and dust with zero drama. You can mount it to either your helmet or handlebars using the included kits, which makes it a versatile choice for riders who switch setups depending on the trail.
Recommended add-ons: Spare 2×21700 battery pack
H15R Core
High: 1,000 lm for about 5 hours
Low: 20 lm for about 80 hours
Beam distance: up to 250 metres
IP rating: IP67
Weight: about 380 grams (including battery)
The H15R Core is built for long, steady riding. Stepless dimming lets you fine-tune your power output so you get the ideal balance of brightness and runtime. The focused beam cuts clearly through fog, dust and trail shadows, giving you a clean read of what is ahead. It is tough, dependable and well sealed against grit and spray.
Recommended add-ons: Spare 2×21700 battery pack; Helmet Connecting Kit Type H
MH8
High: 400 lm for about 7 hours
Mid: 170 lm for about 10 hours
Low: 20 lm for about 60 hours
Beam distance: up to 200 metres
IP rating: IP54
Weight: about 139 grams (including battery)
The MH8 is light, comfortable and ideal as a helmet-mounted light or backup for long events. It is popular with riders who want minimal weight on the helmet without giving up solid performance. A neat bonus is its dual power capability. It runs on the supplied rechargeable battery or standard AA batteries, which is a major advantage for endurance riding.
Recommended add-ons: Spare MH8 battery; Helmet Mounting Kit Type E
Why choose Ledlenser for Night Rides
Long-term confidence: Register your Ledlenser and unlock a 7-year warranty. That is serious peace of mind for anyone training and racing at night.
Helmet ready: All recommended models can be mounted to a helmet, some with an extra mounting kit. This gives you a clear, stable beam that tracks naturally with your vision.
Reliable performance: Ledlenser lights are engineered to stay bright and consistent, even when coated in mud, soaked in rain or put through a night of hard riding. They are built for real-world conditions, not perfect ones.
Riding at night heightens every sense and transforms familiar trails into something new. With the right personal lighting, you can ride smoother, safer and with far more confidence. Ledlenser headlamps give you the clarity, strength and reliability you need to enjoy every metre of your MTB night adventures.