Best one piece headlight?
03-18-08, 03:10 PM
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I got a Planet Bike 1 watt light. It takes 4 AA.
03-18-08, 03:40 PM
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The best would have to be a Sigma PowerLED, equipped with the latest 3W Seoul SSC U-bin LED.
https://www.sigmasport.com/us/produkt...punkt=features
https://www.sigmasport.com/us/produkt...punkt=features
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For what purpose? We could recommend a $20 LED light or a $250 Planet Bike self-contained HID.
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Is anybody using this. It looks good.
https://cateye.com/en/product_detail/462
https://cateye.com/en/product_detail/462
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Is anybody using this. It looks good.
https://cateye.com/en/product_detail/462
https://cateye.com/en/product_detail/462
BTW, it looks like Planet Bike has a 1 watt Cree light in the works. When that becomes available, it should become the best reasonably priced LED headlight.
03-18-08, 04:57 PM
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I only have experience with the planet bike super spot and the cateye el-520. I got the cateye because the planet bike was damaged for a while and I now use them both. Both together are damn good where they are pretty good single. I chose them because they're good but not expensive. These are decent lights that hold a charge for a good amount of time (12-20 hours) instead of burning out after 3 hours like most of the bright ones. They won't light up everything in front of you but they will light up your path enough for you to see it and will be visible to motorists.
Like others have suggested, your ideal light depends on how you want to use it.
Oh, I use mine for commuting in and around a small city.
Like others have suggested, your ideal light depends on how you want to use it.
Oh, I use mine for commuting in and around a small city.
03-19-08, 09:06 AM
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Here it is. the race turbo by Exposure lights, distributed in the us by USE. Great LED light with more than enough power, quick on and off the bike, rechargable, long run times, virtually indestructible.
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Just started using a Cateye Single Shot for my suburban/urban commute. Depending on conditions, combined with a Cateye 210 or 135 in flash mode. The 135 is only good for flash. The Single Shot is noticeably brighter than other Cateyes I've used. The flash seems suitable for "dark" days.
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https://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.a...ICYCLE%20LIGHT
03-19-08, 10:18 AM
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I like my light and motion Vega a lot. For commuting it's been great.
03-19-08, 10:21 AM
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Super expensive with super low burn times. I might take it for free so I could sell it.
https://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.a...ICYCLE%20LIGHT
https://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.a...ICYCLE%20LIGHT
That thing is a piece of garbage for that price. Go to deal Extreme and pick up a cree or whatever the greatest LED setup is for 1/10th that price or less.
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03-19-08, 10:29 AM
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I like this one. It is bright, install or removes within seconds, and sturdy. Only around $40. And it is completely waterproof too!
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Funny, I bought a Planet Bike Superspot, and I used it 2 days. It was ridiculously weak. I bought a $17 Nashbar Brilliant 2 which outperforms it. The irony is, the Super **SPOT** has too wide a beam, and no spot to speak of. If it were actually a spot it might be OK.
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(*looks at price tag*)
AARRGGHH!!
hmmmm... let me rephrase that. Best, one piece headlight for under $100.
I was going to use a small flashlight that uses 2x CR123 (3v) batteries with a quick release handlebar mount. I then bought rechargeable batteries and found out that the rechargeable batteries were 3.8v and I smoked the bulb. Since I don't know where to find an appropriate
bulb or a flashlight that will work with this voltage, I am presently SOL. I need something that I can remove quickly when I'm locking my
bike up at the gym or local store, but it has to be real bright with 2hr burn time.
Lofty goals, I know. I'll take suggestions.
CE
AARRGGHH!!
hmmmm... let me rephrase that. Best, one piece headlight for under $100.
I was going to use a small flashlight that uses 2x CR123 (3v) batteries with a quick release handlebar mount. I then bought rechargeable batteries and found out that the rechargeable batteries were 3.8v and I smoked the bulb. Since I don't know where to find an appropriate
bulb or a flashlight that will work with this voltage, I am presently SOL. I need something that I can remove quickly when I'm locking my
bike up at the gym or local store, but it has to be real bright with 2hr burn time.
Lofty goals, I know. I'll take suggestions.
CE
03-19-08, 10:58 AM
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(*looks at price tag*)
AARRGGHH!!
hmmmm... let me rephrase that. Best, one piece headlight for under $100.
I was going to use a small flashlight that uses 2x CR123 (3v) batteries with a quick release handlebar mount. I then bought rechargeable batteries and found out that the rechargeable batteries were 3.8v and I smoked the bulb. Since I don't know where to find an appropriate
bulb or a flashlight that will work with this voltage, I am presently SOL. I need something that I can remove quickly when I'm locking my
bike up at the gym or local store, but it has to be real bright with 2hr burn time.
Lofty goals, I know. I'll take suggestions.
CE
AARRGGHH!!
hmmmm... let me rephrase that. Best, one piece headlight for under $100.
I was going to use a small flashlight that uses 2x CR123 (3v) batteries with a quick release handlebar mount. I then bought rechargeable batteries and found out that the rechargeable batteries were 3.8v and I smoked the bulb. Since I don't know where to find an appropriate
bulb or a flashlight that will work with this voltage, I am presently SOL. I need something that I can remove quickly when I'm locking my
bike up at the gym or local store, but it has to be real bright with 2hr burn time.
Lofty goals, I know. I'll take suggestions.
CE
03-19-08, 02:49 PM
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+1 on the fenix L2D. My only complaint is that the "flash" mode is more "rave/seizure-inducing", and the SOS is too slow for a passing motorist to identify as other than a slow blink. I got two, and that's probably overkill for ordinary commuting.
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Make sure you check out the run time using the batteries you have before you invest in a Fenix. You might find for the small cost of AA batteries you get a longer runtime.
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Fenix all the way. You can buy a L2D Premium for about $65. It runs on 2 rechargeable AA batteries, with very good run times. Optional handlebar mounts cost $7-15 depending on model. I also second the recommendation for a PB Superflash for tail light.
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The superflash lights should be the only rear lights made. I've never seen one nearly as good.
You can get everything you need including the mount directly from Fenix.
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I stopped reading that post after I realized you were trying to say what batteries could be used with the other persons light...or whatever.
I see the link now and checked the site out. I have a question about their light mounts. I already bought a good flashlight recently and can't afford one of the fenix lights now. I assume that their lights are pretty much the same diameter as mine. I'm wondering if anyone has experience with using their mounts on different lights. Does anyone know if their mounts can be used on other lights?
I see the link now and checked the site out. I have a question about their light mounts. I already bought a good flashlight recently and can't afford one of the fenix lights now. I assume that their lights are pretty much the same diameter as mine. I'm wondering if anyone has experience with using their mounts on different lights. Does anyone know if their mounts can be used on other lights?