Best red light for back of the helmet.
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Best red light for back of the helmet.
I'm sure many of you have found a good way to make this work. I already have two VERY bright tail lights, but I'm thinking something higher, more eye-level to drivers would help with rear visibility at night. Kind of like the 3rd brake light on cars.
What kind of red light works well for mounting to the back of your helmet. Not looking for super bright. Needs to be fairly light and able to be easily and securely mounted. Not looking for having to do a lot of fancy fabrication.
So far, I've found this. Looks kind of wimpy, but maybe it will do...
https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Bl...t+helmet+mount
What kind of red light works well for mounting to the back of your helmet. Not looking for super bright. Needs to be fairly light and able to be easily and securely mounted. Not looking for having to do a lot of fancy fabrication.
So far, I've found this. Looks kind of wimpy, but maybe it will do...
https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Bl...t+helmet+mount
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I love my Blackburn Flea 2.0 rear light. Bright. Multiple blink modes. Battery charge indicator. USB recharging. There even a solar charging option. Tons of mounting options, since there's no proprietary bracket. Much more secure than your average clip mounted blinky.
I just used the included velcro strap to mount it my Giro Reverb.
I just used the included velcro strap to mount it my Giro Reverb.
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that looks good - thanks!
Also, I forgot BF had a subforum for this stuff. Google found this...
https://www.bikeforums.net/archive/in.../t-813810.html
Also, I forgot BF had a subforum for this stuff. Google found this...
https://www.bikeforums.net/archive/in.../t-813810.html
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I use a planet-bike tail light. Holds pretty securely. Although now that I see they have one designed specifically for this application, I might switch to one of those.
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Those of you using velcro and/or zip ties, do they seem to hold the light securely? I dont want the light bouncing around, rattling, etc...
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Busch &Muller makes a 4 LED battery light for helmets..
each LED is on a separate wire, so one can go in each
rear hole for ventilation in the helmet.
https://www.bumm.de/produkte/akku-rue...leuchtung.html
each LED is on a separate wire, so one can go in each
rear hole for ventilation in the helmet.
https://www.bumm.de/produkte/akku-rue...leuchtung.html
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Busch &Muller makes a 4 LED battery light for helmets..
each LED is on a separate wire, so one can go in each
rear hole for ventilation in the helmet.
https://www.bumm.de/produkte/akku-rue...leuchtung.html
each LED is on a separate wire, so one can go in each
rear hole for ventilation in the helmet.
https://www.bumm.de/produkte/akku-rue...leuchtung.html
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It's a standard Coin Battery.. I don't own one , you can ask the manufacturer
.. it is a www.
https://www.bumm.de/service/haendlersuche.html
PeterWhite Cycles Brings in lots of German Light systems.. those included.
I expect a battery will certainly get you thru the winter..
which in the South is Shorter.. 6 months up here, it's wet..
Rain covers over and Helmet lights just don't work together.
.. it is a www.
https://www.bumm.de/service/haendlersuche.html
PeterWhite Cycles Brings in lots of German Light systems.. those included.
I expect a battery will certainly get you thru the winter..
which in the South is Shorter.. 6 months up here, it's wet..
Rain covers over and Helmet lights just don't work together.
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In the same vein, there is also the Fire Eye from Illuminated Cycling. Here is a youtube video review posted by commutebybike.com that compares it to a Lazer helmet and a PBSF.
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I don't usually go for Blackburn stuff, but the Fleas are really well made.
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I use a Planet Bike Blinky 7 held onto the back of my helmet with zip ties. This isn't nearly as bright as some of the 0.5+ watt LEDs, but it does have LEDs that point sideways and off at an angle. It is actually brighter from the side than my PB superflash, which I think might be an advantage for a helmet light. I also have the PB superflash on my seatpost and reflective material on myself and the bike.
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I use this. nice and bright blinks or solid
still has original battery in it since november
I ride to work in the dark 3 times a week takes about 45 minutes
light is still very bright
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZJAW7G/..._df_B006ZJAW7G
still has original battery in it since november
I ride to work in the dark 3 times a week takes about 45 minutes
light is still very bright
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZJAW7G/..._df_B006ZJAW7G
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The RedZone 4 is in a class by itself as a helmet light because of its omnidirectional flash. Unfortunately, it's also in a class of its own in terms of cost ($100).
You can find great info on the RedZone 4 by searching the Electronics, Lighting, & Gadsets subsection of this forum. (And the candlepowered forums too.)
You can find great info on the RedZone 4 by searching the Electronics, Lighting, & Gadsets subsection of this forum. (And the candlepowered forums too.)
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The RedZone 4 is in a class by itself as a helmet light because of its omnidirectional flash. Unfortunately, it's also in a class of its own in terms of cost ($100).
You can find great info on the RedZone 4 by searching the Electronics, Lighting, & Gadsets subsection of this forum. (And the candlepowered forums too.)
You can find great info on the RedZone 4 by searching the Electronics, Lighting, & Gadsets subsection of this forum. (And the candlepowered forums too.)
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