Exposure once again gives their popular lightweight Joystick helmet light a big upgrade this time boosting output to 1600 lumens for its 19th generation. On the gunmetal grey anodized outside, it looks exactly the same as the outgoing model outside of a couple extra cooling fins. But inside, theres a more powerful LED, a slightly larger battery to get the same burn times, and a reshaped lens for improved peripheral vision when night riding.Upgraded 2026 Exposure Joystick mk19 1600lm helmet light(All studio photos/Exposure)Just last fall, Exposures long-running and most-popular helmet light the tiny Joystick got a pretty significant 18th-generation performance upgrade. That one added hands-free TAP tech to be able to switch modes without searching for a tiny button while riding. You can even set it so you just tap your helmet to change modes. Plus, it added an extra 50lm of light output and a 4% bigger battery to keep the same runtime.Now, Exposure have an even bigger update for the Joystick mk19.This time, it gets 400 lumens more, bringing its peak output to 1600lm with an upgraded lens. Typically, the Joystick would often be used as a helmet-mounted light to combine with a bar light for off-road riding. But this big output increase is enough to use it on its own, too on your head or handlebar for less intense night riding like gravel or bikepacking. Thats especially good news, because Ive found Exposure lights to be extremely high-quality and long-lasting, but they arent exactly cheap. Now, one tiny light can double as a helmet light for fast technical mountain bike, but also offer plenty of illumination from your bar for less demanding singletrack or gravel road riding, or even commuting.And its just as small as ever. 112mm long and a max 34mm in diameter at its head. It is again a few grams heavier, now up to 111g to account for a slightly heavier, higher-capacity battery tucked inside.Tech detailscompact mini flashlight-style cycling headlightCNC-machined 6063 alloy housing with integrated heatsink fins1600 lumen max output, up 33% from mk18new single white XHP50 Cree LED for bright, clear illuminationnew dimpled lens design for improved peripheral visibilityvarious helmet, bar, or any GoPro mount compatible with various clip-on holdersAction Clip with screw-on Helmet Mount included (with 2 bolt lengths) allows GoPro mount compatibilitySecurity Leash also includedbar, cleat, out-front, and braze-on mounts available separately1-36 hours of runtime in about a dozen different output modes(6 sets of modes, with individual High, Medium & Low settings)1-button setup & control, with simple 3-color LED indicator on the back of the lightTAP tech hands-free adjustmentUSB-C charging in ~2hrs, can be charged while lighting from most power banksIP67 waterproofing for use in all weather conditions & IK09 impact rating111g claimed weightUK-made in West Sussex, EnglandExposure warranties all lights for 2 years, 3 years if bought direct from their website, LEDs guaranteed for lifedesigned to work for many years, Exposure also services (and can sometimes update) previous-generation lights for much longerExposure Joystick 19 Pricing & availabilityThe new, higher-output Exposure Joystick 19 sells for $215 / 195 / 195. Thats exactly the same price as the Joystick 18, which I personally use on my helmet for nighttime trail riding together with a bar light. my Joystick 18 with the Helmet Mount with Action Camera Clip (Photo/Cory Benson)Im really happy with Exposures move to their new Helmet Mount with Action Camera Clip that allows easy mounting to the top of a helmet, as long as it has a central vent on top. But also the fact that you can take the helmet mount plates off, and bolt it onto any GoPro-style mount, too. I also like the simple rubber band Quick Release Handlebar Mount, which will cost you an extra 15 to quickly clip it onto a round handlebar.(Photo/Cory Benson)Get yours now, directly from Exposures website or their global retailer network.ExposureLights.com