helmet light
03-16-09, 09:09 PM
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I have one of these: https://www.niterider.com/prod_minmini.shtml
I like it quite a lot. It's not bright enough for riding at speed in total darkness, but it's enough to roll along at 10mph or so, so long as the road is in good shape. I mounted the light on my helmet, and I keep the battery in my backpack, and just connect them when I'm ready to go.
I paid around $100 for it - a very good lumens-to-dollars ratio!
I like it quite a lot. It's not bright enough for riding at speed in total darkness, but it's enough to roll along at 10mph or so, so long as the road is in good shape. I mounted the light on my helmet, and I keep the battery in my backpack, and just connect them when I'm ready to go.
I paid around $100 for it - a very good lumens-to-dollars ratio!
03-16-09, 10:38 PM
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The Dinotte 200L, including batteries and charger is like $130. I'd put it's max speed at more like 15mph. You can order it online through the Dinotte site, or places like REI sell it.
03-16-09, 10:52 PM
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i like the nite rider MiNewt.X2
i have no qualms about riding with this light in complete darkness at high speed.
sometimes i mount the light and the battery to my helmet using the included o rings and the weight is not as noticable until a couple hours into a ride. you can get a longer cord and drop it in your pocket too.
i have no qualms about riding with this light in complete darkness at high speed.
sometimes i mount the light and the battery to my helmet using the included o rings and the weight is not as noticable until a couple hours into a ride. you can get a longer cord and drop it in your pocket too.
03-17-09, 06:10 AM
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03-17-09, 08:25 AM
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I put a P-7 flashlight on my helmet. Nice bright flood. I don't think I could outrun it.
I think I paid $60 for the light, the 18650 batteries (I bought 4 -- it uses one) and a charger.
I think I paid $60 for the light, the 18650 batteries (I bought 4 -- it uses one) and a charger.
