Originally Posted by
Yo Spiff
I've recently been doing the experimentation with lights as well. Flashlights didn't cut it.
I tried some name brand (Coast & Nebo) 200 lumen flashlights that use 3 AAA's. I mounted them alongside my 200 lumen Cygolite Pace to get 400 lumens and some redundancy. I really liked the beam pattern of the Coast PX-25, but the usable runtime was under an hour, and changing the batteries on the go was a hassle. The next thing I tried was an inexpensive 400+ lumen Ultrafire using 18650 Lion batteries. It worked for about 30 minutes then failed. I returned it to Amazon for a refund. I may try some other cheapies since I now have some 18650 batteries hanging around.
I finally invested in upgrading my 200 lumen Cygolite and bought a 400 lumen version of the same.
Just my opinion, but I wouldn't come out in the night/dark with just 200 lums!
I run these, I get over an hour good runtime out of each one. Each one is capable of running the whole show. I carry a spare battery too.
BTW, the flashlights cost $20 each shipped. Mounts about $2 each..
26650(s)
On the helmet, 26650 too.
these are 18650 lights.. Just as strong as the 26650s.. they burn a way through the night.
But, the biggest difference I seen in running strong lights is not only can I see, but I am seen big time.
In some instance, cars have waited while I was a half block away, until I pass before they turn. The respect I get in running these lights has to be seen...Truly..
