{"id":40213,"date":"2022-11-03T21:21:50","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T08:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glowormlights.com\/shining-bright-the-gloworm-g2-0-range\/"},"modified":"2022-11-03T21:21:50","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T08:21:50","slug":"shining-bright-the-gloworm-g2-0-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glowormlights.com\/is\/shining-bright-the-gloworm-g2-0-range\/","title":{"rendered":"Shining bright \u2013 the Gloworm G2.0 range"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gloworm Lights has long been the go-to light system for mountain biking and road cycling communities around the world.
\nNow, the team has levelled up its original offerings, reimagined the product almost entirely, and presents the Gloworm G2.0 range.<\/p>\n

Gloworm founder Bruce Davey says the New Zealand-designed Gloworm G2.0 range offers a smarter set-up, fast charging, and the ability to pair with a customisable app, all while keeping the Gloworm look and feel that has made them one of the most popular mountain biking lights in the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe knew a lot of people loved the aesthetic of the original Alpha 1.0 lights,\u201d Bruce says. \u201cSo we kept the physical design of the light heads and then looked to see where we could make improvements.\u201d
\n\u201cWe really took our time to listen to customer needs and we totally reimagined our product, resulting in the Gloworm G2.0 range. It\u2019s been so exciting to really push the boundaries in terms of what Gloworm Lights can offer riders.\u201d<\/p>\n

Make Gloworm G2.0 your own<\/h3>\n

Boasting USB connectivity for a faster charge, a highly-customisable app and wireless remote, the Gloworm G2.0 range ticks a lot of boxes.
\nIt\u2019s this ability to customise the whole system, and its ease of use, that makes the Gloworm G2.0 range a stand-out for Bruce.
\n\u201cRiders can use the app to determine the number and brightness of light levels, and replace the optics to make the beat pattern exactly the way they want it to be.\u201d
\n\u201cThe length of the cable can be easily changed without attaching a cumbersome extension cable, and the light system can be used on a helmet, on the bar, on any bike and for any type of terrain whether that\u2019s road riding or mountain biking.\u201d
\n\u201cBy completely reimagining our G1.0 range, we\u2019ve been able to make Gloworm Lights compatible with any bike for use on any trail, anywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Gloworm G2.0 range journey<\/h3>\n

The desire to modernise the Gloworm offering began in 2018.
\n\u201cObviously technology had changed a lot since we launched G1.0 in 2010,\u201d Bruce says. \u201cOne of the main driving factors for us was the introduction of the 21700 battery, which are very common in electric vehicles. They allow you to carry more battery power by volume, without taking up a lot of space.\u201d
\n\u201cSo this enabled us to create a bigger battery without increasing our battery size too much, but we then needed to redesign the plastic housing of the battery pack. While we were doing that we decided to change to USB-C.\u201d
\n\u201cTalking to our electronics guys we realised we could do fast charging, then we stumbled across USB-PD, which allows the light and battery to talk to each other, essentially determining how much power the light needs from the battery at any one time.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt all spiralled from there \u2013 starting with what we thought we needed from a new battery cell, all the way to redesigning all the electronics in the light, the battery and the power systems – the whole lot essentially.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Thinking locally, acting globally<\/h3>\n

Gloworm partnered with electronic engineering firm Beta Solutions in Palmerston North and Triotech, another Palmerston North company, designed the app.
\n\u201cThe G2.0 range has been 100% designed in New Zealand by New Zealand companies and we\u2019re really proud of that,\u201d Bruce says.
\nBut it\u2019s not just Kiwi ingenuity getting Gloworm off the ground.
\nBruce works closely with Greek-born, Chinse-based Vaggelis Monogyios, who is now the co-owner of Gloworm Lights.
\n\u201cVag runs the manufacturing in China together with a team of French, Ghanaian and Chinese staff. We have a fully integrated manufacturing approach – we design, manufacture, quality control, sell and distribute all through the same company. This gives us control over the entire process.\u201d<\/p>\n

Packed with features<\/h3>\n

While the lighthead had a few tweaks in terms of how the cable connects to the battery and the USB port on the side, it remained largely unchanged. Everything else though? Completely new. Here\u2019s the lowdown on why a Gloworm G2.0 LED light should definitely be part of your bike headlight kit.<\/p>\n

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Three-part system<\/h3>\n

What sets the Gloworm G2.0 range apart is its craftily-designed three-part system, which sees the cable sit separately from the battery and the light.
\nThis means that if you get caught in a crash, the EasyRelease cable simply pops out, minimising damage to you and your bike.
\nAnd once cable fatigue (or some unexpected damage) sets in, you only need to replace the cable, not the whole light system.
\nPlus, the G2.0 cable system means you no longer need an extension cable \u2013 definitely a bonus.<\/p>\n

USB connectivity for a faster charge<\/h3>\n

New USB connectivity offers up fast charging \u2013 three times faster than other light batteries, in fact.
\nExplains Bruce, \u201cOur Gloworm G2.0 power packs feature a single USB-C port to link to a light via the Gloworm Power Cable.\u201d
\n\u201cThe lights will still operate off any power block but if it is not a USB power delivery (PD) plug then you won\u2019t achieve the same amount of fast charging. We introduced this because of how well the light and the battery can \u2018talk\u2019 to each other regarding power control, firmware updates and all those other advantages that USB-C and USB-PD offer.\u201d
\n\u201cWe\u2019re pretty sure this is the first time it has been used to control a light system.\u201d<\/p>\n

Up-to-date battery info<\/h3>\n

The Gloworm G2.0 power pack features an OLED display system giving you up-to-date info on runtime, battery charge status, and current light level.
\nSay goodbye to the days of wishing and hoping your battery will last the distance \u2013 your power pack will keep you updated with everything you need to know.<\/p>\n

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LINK – mobile app<\/h3>\n

The Gloworm G2.0 range offers true customisation for riders via the LINK app. LINK is Gloworm\u2019s Light Customisation Platform and puts you in charge of the number of light levels, flash patterns, and whether you\u2019re fixed or flashing as you\u2019re hurtling through the darkness.
\nYou can even see how long a full battery would last if you change the light level intensity.<\/p>\n

Bluetooth remote<\/h3>\n

What better way to control the setup you\u2019ve created in the app than via the G2.0\u2019s TX remote?
\nUnique to Gloworm, the Bluetooth remote gives you the power to control one light or two and set it up so you have a button each for your helmet light and a button for your bar light if you so desire. The choice really is yours!<\/p>\n

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Future focus on an all-in-one<\/h3>\n

The next step for the Gloworm team is to develop an all-in-one light, and work is underway to determine customer demand for that type of design.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re really pleased with how well the Gloworm G2.0 range has been received by our customers, and we can\u2019t wait to develop this product even further,\u201d Bruce says.
\nWatch this space!
\nFor full Gloworm G.20 range product info, head to https:\/\/glowormlights.com\/products\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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