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Headlight recomendations
I already have a 3-LED light for my bike, which is good so cars can see me, but i would like to see the road, and my light isn't strong enough for that. What light recomendations can you guys give me so that i can see the potholes in the road BEFORE i run them over? Most strong halogen lights come with battery packs, but i am sort of a bike-locking saftey freak; i take no chances with my bike or anything ever getting stolen, so i take EVERYTHING off it. How easy is it to remove a battery pack, or the lights that come with it?
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I have a dionitte on my helmet, easy to take on and off, lightweight and a good beam. I have the most recent cateye 5100?? on my bar, and I think I need one more. The catyeyes each take 4 AA and slide right off there mount. The are supposed to be waterproof, so far for me that is true. I say I am going to add another because I week ago I went over the bars because of a pothole.
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I picked up a Blackburn System X3 for about $85. Works great. Can see very well in the dark and it uses a smart charger.
FYI, there is a whole lighting forum under the main area. Might be more help.
FYI, there is a whole lighting forum under the main area. Might be more help.
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Agree with the helmet mount suggestion. It allows you to put light where you need it. Additionally, if you take your helmet with you, you don't even need to worry about removing the light to prevent theft.
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You didn't say what your budget is. Planet Bike has a totally self-contained HID with a rechargable LiIon battery built in.
https://ecom1.planetbike.com/3060.html
Should remove as fast as your current light.
Run time is 2.5 hours so you'll have to recharge it probably at least every other day, but since it's so easy to snap off and on that shouldn't be a problem.
It is a lot of money though.
https://ecom1.planetbike.com/3060.html
Should remove as fast as your current light.
Run time is 2.5 hours so you'll have to recharge it probably at least every other day, but since it's so easy to snap off and on that shouldn't be a problem.
It is a lot of money though.
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Dinottes. Easy on, easy off whether on the bike or helmet.
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Again, how is your budget?
I looked at https://nowbikes-fitness.com/itemdeta...gId=39&id=2206 with the guy I know there. We took it outside at night and he blinded me from across the parking lot.
It was kewl!! I just have a night rider lead/acid battery and light (about $110 a few years ago). Would love the new one, but it's not in the budget! Studded tires first... LOL
I looked at https://nowbikes-fitness.com/itemdeta...gId=39&id=2206 with the guy I know there. We took it outside at night and he blinded me from across the parking lot.
It was kewl!! I just have a night rider lead/acid battery and light (about $110 a few years ago). Would love the new one, but it's not in the budget! Studded tires first... LOL
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Thanks guys. My budget is about $150 tops. Would like to stay about $100, but i'd spend more if i thought it would make a diference in performance or ease to take off. I guess i never really considered a light on my helmet because i never thought they'd be as strong as lights for the handlebars. Is that wrong? Also, I know the difference between LED and Halogen, but what is HID exactly? And which style (halogen, Led) is in general stronger than the rest?
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For $150 I'd pick up one of the $15 dollar LED headlamps that Costco/etc have, and then a good handlebar headlight (the 200L by Dinotte during their recent sale would have been perfect)
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Dinotte is still having their sale on the 200L with a lithium-ion battery
https://www.dinottelighting.com/
I ordered one the other day for $159 shipped.
https://www.dinottelighting.com/
I ordered one the other day for $159 shipped.
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As others have said, Dinotte!
And I will add: Consider Fenix. for $150 you can get 2 lights, 2 holders, batts, etc. And very flexible: both on bars, one on the helmet, different power levels. great products.
https://www.fenix-store.com/index.php?cPath=22_69_71
https://www.fenix-store.com/index.php?cPath=22_65
And I will add: Consider Fenix. for $150 you can get 2 lights, 2 holders, batts, etc. And very flexible: both on bars, one on the helmet, different power levels. great products.
https://www.fenix-store.com/index.php?cPath=22_69_71
https://www.fenix-store.com/index.php?cPath=22_65
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Thanks guys. My budget is about $150 tops. Would like to stay about $100, but i'd spend more if i thought it would make a diference in performance or ease to take off. I guess i never really considered a light on my helmet because i never thought they'd be as strong as lights for the handlebars. Is that wrong? Also, I know the difference between LED and Halogen, but what is HID exactly? And which style (halogen, Led) is in general stronger than the rest?
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Lamps
Optronics QC-777 $20 JC Whitney
Hampton Roads Pin Back track lamp $20 Home Depot
MR16 12V 12° bulb $3 each Battery Space
Wiring
Remote switches $4 Battery Space
Dean’s connectors $4 Hobby Town
Polarized Speaker wire $10/spool Radio Shack
Mounts
Helmet mount $10 Battery Space
Handlebar mount $ 10 ea Battery Space
Space Bar $20 Performance
1” aluminum tube (fits lights better ) for Spacebar $4 Local hardware store
Batteries
3.3 Ahr batteries $19 ea Battery Space
Cage Rocket holder $10 ea REI
Chargers Maha C777 Plus II $70 (I have 3! But you can get cheaper ones at Battery Space)
Misc
Velcro – sticky back and regular - $10 Local hardware store
Misc nuts and bolts $5 Local hardware store
For my 3 lights with all the stuff except the chargers, I have $294 in it plus shipping and tax.
In all honesty, however, I had the batteries, the Spacebar, the battery holders, the wire, connectors, the bulbs and, finally, the chargers. I have another full set of lights that are based around Niterider lamp heads (similar to TrailRats) but juiced to 14.4V. They put out around 700 lumens per lamp which is very respectable. The Death Rays are just a fun experiment in how far over the top I can go
Here's another DIY called the Pond Scum that's pretty slick too. Mine are a little more robust because they are metal housing. Price is about the same per lamp.
Optronics QC-777 $20 JC Whitney
Hampton Roads Pin Back track lamp $20 Home Depot
MR16 12V 12° bulb $3 each Battery Space
Wiring
Remote switches $4 Battery Space
Dean’s connectors $4 Hobby Town
Polarized Speaker wire $10/spool Radio Shack
Mounts
Helmet mount $10 Battery Space
Handlebar mount $ 10 ea Battery Space
Space Bar $20 Performance
1” aluminum tube (fits lights better ) for Spacebar $4 Local hardware store
Batteries
3.3 Ahr batteries $19 ea Battery Space
Cage Rocket holder $10 ea REI
Chargers Maha C777 Plus II $70 (I have 3! But you can get cheaper ones at Battery Space)
Misc
Velcro – sticky back and regular - $10 Local hardware store
Misc nuts and bolts $5 Local hardware store
For my 3 lights with all the stuff except the chargers, I have $294 in it plus shipping and tax.
In all honesty, however, I had the batteries, the Spacebar, the battery holders, the wire, connectors, the bulbs and, finally, the chargers. I have another full set of lights that are based around Niterider lamp heads (similar to TrailRats) but juiced to 14.4V. They put out around 700 lumens per lamp which is very respectable. The Death Rays are just a fun experiment in how far over the top I can go
Here's another DIY called the Pond Scum that's pretty slick too. Mine are a little more robust because they are metal housing. Price is about the same per lamp.
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I've got a Night Rover that is pretty decent, although I haven't used other systems to compare it. The NMH battery goes in a bottle holder and the headlight clips to a little band on the handlebars, so it is easy to take off and take with you, leaving only the little band on the bike. It has a 6 watt wide light and 10 watt more focused light. Lighting level is okay for me for what I do (riding on suburban streets and paved bike trails at about 15 mph max). I haven't tried it, but I wouldn't want to use it for mountain biking at anything over a walking speed.
People's night vision can vary, so your results may vary.
People's night vision can vary, so your results may vary.
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That's a pretty nice setup cyccommute. What's your average runtime between charges?
Lamps
Optronics QC-777 $20 JC Whitney
Hampton Roads Pin Back track lamp $20 Home Depot
MR16 12V 12° bulb $3 each Battery Space
Wiring
Remote switches $4 Battery Space
Dean’s connectors $4 Hobby Town
Polarized Speaker wire $10/spool Radio Shack
Mounts
Helmet mount $10 Battery Space
Handlebar mount $ 10 ea Battery Space
Space Bar $20 Performance
1” aluminum tube (fits lights better ) for Spacebar $4 Local hardware store
Batteries
3.3 Ahr batteries $19 ea Battery Space
Cage Rocket holder $10 ea REI
Chargers Maha C777 Plus II $70 (I have 3! But you can get cheaper ones at Battery Space)
Misc
Velcro – sticky back and regular - $10 Local hardware store
Misc nuts and bolts $5 Local hardware store
For my 3 lights with all the stuff except the chargers, I have $294 in it plus shipping and tax.
In all honesty, however, I had the batteries, the Spacebar, the battery holders, the wire, connectors, the bulbs and, finally, the chargers. I have another full set of lights that are based around Niterider lamp heads (similar to TrailRats) but juiced to 14.4V. They put out around 700 lumens per lamp which is very respectable. The Death Rays are just a fun experiment in how far over the top I can go
Here's another DIY called the Pond Scum that's pretty slick too. Mine are a little more robust because they are metal housing. Price is about the same per lamp.
Optronics QC-777 $20 JC Whitney
Hampton Roads Pin Back track lamp $20 Home Depot
MR16 12V 12° bulb $3 each Battery Space
Wiring
Remote switches $4 Battery Space
Dean’s connectors $4 Hobby Town
Polarized Speaker wire $10/spool Radio Shack
Mounts
Helmet mount $10 Battery Space
Handlebar mount $ 10 ea Battery Space
Space Bar $20 Performance
1” aluminum tube (fits lights better ) for Spacebar $4 Local hardware store
Batteries
3.3 Ahr batteries $19 ea Battery Space
Cage Rocket holder $10 ea REI
Chargers Maha C777 Plus II $70 (I have 3! But you can get cheaper ones at Battery Space)
Misc
Velcro – sticky back and regular - $10 Local hardware store
Misc nuts and bolts $5 Local hardware store
For my 3 lights with all the stuff except the chargers, I have $294 in it plus shipping and tax.
In all honesty, however, I had the batteries, the Spacebar, the battery holders, the wire, connectors, the bulbs and, finally, the chargers. I have another full set of lights that are based around Niterider lamp heads (similar to TrailRats) but juiced to 14.4V. They put out around 700 lumens per lamp which is very respectable. The Death Rays are just a fun experiment in how far over the top I can go
Here's another DIY called the Pond Scum that's pretty slick too. Mine are a little more robust because they are metal housing. Price is about the same per lamp.
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For the 3.3 Ahr battery, it's around 2 hours. That's enough for my commute in the darkest part of the winter with a little to spare. I have a 3.5 Ah and a 4.2 Ah pack that give me a bit more time.
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cyccommute,
I completely respect your abilities but I have to tell you that not everyone is as mechanically inclined as yourself. I wish I was.
I completely respect your abilities but I have to tell you that not everyone is as mechanically inclined as yourself. I wish I was.
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As others have said, Dinotte!
And I will add: Consider Fenix. for $150 you can get 2 lights, 2 holders, batts, etc. And very flexible: both on bars, one on the helmet, different power levels. great products.
https://www.fenix-store.com/index.php?cPath=22_69_71
https://www.fenix-store.com/index.php?cPath=22_65
And I will add: Consider Fenix. for $150 you can get 2 lights, 2 holders, batts, etc. And very flexible: both on bars, one on the helmet, different power levels. great products.
https://www.fenix-store.com/index.php?cPath=22_69_71
https://www.fenix-store.com/index.php?cPath=22_65
I bought a NiteRider TrailRat with a 15w halogen bulb and that put out probably 300 lumens. And it's on sale at Performance for $109.
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=4320
But the thing is it only last for 1:45 hours.
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I doubt very seriously that the Trail Rat (or any 15 watt halogen) puts out that kind of lumens.....I could be wrong. I just bought a Cygolite Dual Cross Li-ion (not the pro) and it puts out around 125 lumen for each light....and it absolutely blows away my 15 watt Marwi Nightpro.
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Not much involved in it at all. The hardest thing was the wiring...and that's pretty simple. The light units are premade, the battery holders are off the shelf, the switches are prewired and the mounts are all commercial units. All that was involved in putting them together was attaching some bolts. Really simple. If I can do it, so can anyone.
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I doubt very seriously that the Trail Rat (or any 15 watt halogen) puts out that kind of lumens.....I could be wrong. I just bought a Cygolite Dual Cross Li-ion (not the pro) and it puts out around 125 lumen for each light....and it absolutely blows away my 15 watt Marwi Nightpro.
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Sam's Club is selling two waterproof 80 lumen LED flashlights for $28. No flashing capability, just on or off. They use 3 AAA batteries rather than what I prefer, AA. They have fairly narrow beams but using two seems adequate.
Get two fully adjustable (so you can aim them just how you want to) flashlight mounts with quick releases for your handlebars.
Get two fully adjustable (so you can aim them just how you want to) flashlight mounts with quick releases for your handlebars.
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How do I increase the voltage to 7.2? Would that kill the battery life and bulb? As you can see, I am like a woman when it comes to technical stuff.
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You build a pack with 6 cells in series instead of 5. Bulb life is shortened but bulbs are cheap for the amount of light you gain.