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shaderider 11-02-09 03:14 PM

LED lights?
 
Does anyone have one of these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/SALE-SALE-CYGOLI...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 04:57 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?...roducts_id=138

mystolenbikes 11-02-09 06:24 PM


Originally Posted by never (Post 9970621)
This light is the way to go for brightness and price. I have two and they're great.

http://www.geomangear.com/index.php?...roducts_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 06:27 PM


Originally Posted by shaderider (Post 9969963)
Does anyone have one of these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/SALE-SALE-CYGOLI...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 06:41 PM


Originally Posted by mystolenbikes (Post 9971112)
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 10:19 PM


Originally Posted by never (Post 9970621)
This light is the way to go for brightness and price. I have two and they're great.

http://www.geomangear.com/index.php?...roducts_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 02:20 AM

does it have a blinky mode?

mystolenbikes 11-06-09 02:43 AM


Originally Posted by wheeldeal (Post 9993435)
does it have a blinky mode?

It actually has five modes, hi, med, low, strobe and SOS.

wheeldeal 11-06-09 11:45 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 02:10 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 03:33 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 04:52 PM


Originally Posted by bitt3n (Post 9996589)
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 07:17 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 05:22 PM

I'm new to the night riding as well (at least with a light) and have been using the Princeton Tec Switchback 3 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 02:44 PM


Originally Posted by shaderider (Post 9971171)
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 01:08 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.


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