Originally Posted by interested

Axa-Stenmann is a old company that has absorbed several other EU bicycle component manufacturers. They have a really strong OEM relationship with many EU bicycle manufacturers and a strong retail presence. They compete on price, not quality. I have owned several battery operated AXA lights and they have all been crap that stopped working after a while.

Their new LED line is only competing on price, not quality. Their build quality, beam pattern and light output is rather disappointing and far below B&M's quality. Also, their after sale support and repair service is non-existent unlike B&M's. Some of AXA's frame locks, like the AXA Click III, are good (for what security a frame lock gives), but I would personally avoid their lights like the plague.