Originally Posted by
CliffordK
I have wrapped my battery packs in a plastic bag before inserting into the carrying case. I've been wanting to try handle tip to seal them.
Something so obvious that I'm sure I would have overlooked. Glad you mentioned that. Thanks.
Originally Posted by
CliffordK
As far as heat. Say a battery pack lasts for 2 hours. The lamp will reach its heat equilibrium long before that 2 hrs, and so using one pack after another shouldn't be a problem.
Originally Posted by
PaulRivers
Light heads (since LEDs) are solid state electronics and it's completely a non-issue. Any overheating concerns would happen in around the first 15 minutes of the light being on, 1.5 hours vs 3 hours isn't going to make a difference. If it's a brand name light it's designed to work that way, specifically designed to be able to swap battery packs in overnight races and keep on going.
Good to hear. That's pretty much all I wanted to know. Thanks, guys.
Originally Posted by
PaulRivers
I have a Seca 1400 that's similar - meant for mountain biking, extremely wide beam, very nice even light output. Unfortunately using it on a trail resulted in several other trail users being extremely upset, a few of them yelled at me, most of them just cleared completely off the trail and I felt kinda bad (the trail I was on is frequented pretty heavily at night). I don't use it on trails any more, just for mountain biking where there's no oncoming traffic.
Oh, boy. That's not good. Thanks for sharing the story, though. It'll definitely help to remind me almost never to use the highest setting. In the 3 hours that I ride, I may see 4 people tops (including riders), but still, if it's ever absolutely necessary, I'll be sure to either cover up or turn it down when I see someone walking or riding by.
Originally Posted by
Vicegrip
I don't get the need for 1800 L on a road bike. I ride at night all the time using a Nightrider 700 I tend to use the lowest setting on known trails and roads and bump it up to high only when needed which is rare for me. For night rides over 4 hours I will often bring a second Nightrider 700. Small and easy to slide onto the H bar mount if the first one knocks out. I will sometimes road ride 7 hours or more at night and the lights Provide well enough light and duration.
If you're getting by on only 150 lumens, then I'm probably severely underestimating 1800 lumens. The lowest setting sounds like it'll be more than enough and, like you, will go higher if needed.
Originally Posted by
Vicegrip
For gods sake when riding on bike paths where there is oncoming traffic turn the flame thrower down or put you hand over it when there is an oncoming rider. Your Death Star blasting away burns in sunspots and causes genuine issues for other riders. My other pet peve is flashing headlights on the MUPs and bike trails. Flashing does more harm than good. It makes it harder to tell speed and direction than a steady light. Save the flash for the tail light win on roads.
Very helpful tips. Definitely won't ever do the front flash thing, but I wonder: would you personally say that 600-700 lumens is enough to warrant covering up when someone passes me by?