Mountain Biking - LED lights?

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shaderider
11-02-09, 02:14 PM
Does anyone have one of these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/SALE-SALE-CYGOLITE-BIKE-LIGHT-Rover-II-LED-NiMH-Model_W0QQitemZ350271355072QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item518dccb8c0

I just bought one. MTBR has pretty good reviews and the price is significantly lower than a lot of the online stores. I didn't know if it was really any good because sometimes the reviews on mtbr suck.
I needed it because the headlight is out on my car and I am too lazy to get a new bulb. I was going to buy the cigarette lighter charger for it.

never
11-02-09, 03:57 PM
This light is the way to go for brightness and price. I have two and they're great.

http://www.geomangear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_41&products_id=138
mystolenbikes
11-02-09, 05:24 PM
This light is the way to go for brightness and price. I have two and they're great.

http://www.geomangear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_41&products_id=138

Yeah I got one too and it is great. It's definitely the one to go with.:thumb:
But on a side note, I think in reality it's around 500 lumens not the claimed 900, which still great for the money. :D

mystolenbikes
11-02-09, 05:27 PM
Does anyone have one of these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/SALE-SALE-CYGOLITE-BIKE-LIGHT-Rover-II-LED-NiMH-Model_W0QQitemZ350271355072QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item518dccb8c0

I just bought one. MTBR has pretty good reviews and the price is significantly lower than a lot of the online stores. I didn't know if it was really any good because sometimes the reviews on mtbr suck.
I needed it because the headlight is out on my car and I am too lazy to get a new bulb. I was going to buy the cigarette lighter charger for it.
Did you say your headlight went out on your car and you wanna use a bike light for your driving?
I don't know how lazy you are but a car light bulb will cost you around $10 and the LED bike light with shipping around $90.
shaderider
11-02-09, 05:41 PM
Did you say your headlight went out on your car and you wanna use a bike light for your driving?
I don't know how lazy you are but a car light bulb will cost you around $10 and the LED bike light with shipping around $90.

Just a joke. I am getting ready to do some 12/24 hour races and need a light for that as well as I commute to work and I work night shift and it is dark now when I have to leave at 5:30.
kudude
11-02-09, 09:19 PM
This light is the way to go for brightness and price. I have two and they're great.

http://www.geomangear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_41&products_id=138

this will last >3 hrs. I have one and have ridden it on singletrack with no problems. Super bright and super lightweight.
wheeldeal
11-06-09, 01:20 AM
does it have a blinky mode?
mystolenbikes
11-06-09, 01:43 AM
does it have a blinky mode?
It actually has five modes, hi, med, low, strobe and SOS.
wheeldeal
11-06-09, 10:45 AM
Nice! How easy is it to remove when it comes time to lock up? Can it be removed 2 - 3x daily without wearing down the components?
mystolenbikes
11-06-09, 01:10 PM
^^^
yep super easy battery pack attaches on the stem with Velcro and light goes in the handle bar with a thick rubber band and attaches securely. Rubber band doesn't sound to secure but it is, also my niterider uses the same rubberband attachment.
bitt3n
11-06-09, 02:33 PM
for singletrack, is it reasonable to just use one? or is it necessary to have two? also, is it possible to mount one to a helmet somehow in the latter case?
Chris_F
11-06-09, 03:52 PM
for singletrack, is it reasonable to just use one? or is it necessary to have two? also, is it possible to mount one to a helmet somehow in the latter case?

I have a single helmet mount light and it works just fine on single track. I wish I had a backup, just in case, but if the light every dies on the trail I can just walk out with a flashlight. Most lights seem to either come with a helmet mount or have an optional one you can buy. If using a single light for single track I'd definitely recommend a helmet mount.
mystolenbikes
11-06-09, 06:17 PM
I am fairly new to the night time riding but after a few rides I learned that it's best to have light on the helmet and handle bar but if you only have one for two reasons I say go with the helmet mount.
First, if you are climbing steep and techical trail you are never tracking a straight line, your handle bar moves side to side every second that makes it hard to see what's directly a head of you.
Second, as you are coming down it ables you to see around the bend much easier.
Cakes
11-07-09, 04:22 PM
I'm new to the night riding as well (at least with a light) and have been using the Princeton Tec Switchback 3 (http://www.crankcollective.com/openreview.php?review=68&category=ALL&page=0) with the helmet mount. I'd like to get a lighter bar mounted led to augment, but don't think its totally necessary. It is so fun riding familiar trails at night - adds a great twist.
varminter
11-10-09, 01:44 PM
Just a joke. I am getting ready to do some 12/24 hour races and need a light for that as well as I commute to work and I work night shift and it is dark now when I have to leave at 5:30.

That is a very good choice for your intended purposes.
shaderider
11-11-09, 12:08 PM
I got the light yesterday it seems to be high quality and throws a good beam. Pretty pleased so far. It's raining here so I have not used it yet.