10-15w halogen recommendation
09-18-05 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by enantiodroma
for the money i think the new 1watt LED's are where it's at VS the 10watt halogen systems, they put out the same amount of light & it's a nicer color with higher contrast
the cateye power opticube (used it)
the planet bike one (haven't used it, the optics aren't supposed to be as good as the cateye though)
the cycgolite 1watt LED system with a recharable NiMh (using it now, it's great)
longer battery life, no worry about blowing out bulbs, longer bulb life, less expensive, same amount of light, but better quality light
the cateye power opticube (used it)
the planet bike one (haven't used it, the optics aren't supposed to be as good as the cateye though)
the cycgolite 1watt LED system with a recharable NiMh (using it now, it's great)
longer battery life, no worry about blowing out bulbs, longer bulb life, less expensive, same amount of light, but better quality light
Hahaha.. no...
Here are some test pics, from dimmest to brightest:
Cateye EL500
AA powered 5watt halogen flashlight
11watt light & motion custom halogen
16watt light & motion custom halogen
09-18-05 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Totoro
Okay. For my second attempt, I've ordered a Light & Motion Commuter 13W Halogen to replace the DOA Night Hawk discussed earlier in this thread. I'll cross my fingers and let you know how it turns out. The reviews seem to be better for the Light & Motion products.
09-19-05 | 07:00 AM
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The L&M Solo manual explicitly mentions that you should not keep the light turned on for extended periods when it is stationary. I think I have read feedback from buyers on how the light switch melted when they kept their light on when they were not on a bike.
Originally Posted by Totoro
Wouldn't you solve this problem by leaving the light on when you get home until it is fully discharged and then recharging it for the exact amount of time suggested. For a commuter, that would mean leaving the light on while you have dinner. Then leaving it charging overnight. In the morning you are charged and ready to go.
09-19-05 | 04:01 PM
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slvoid,
What is the 16W L&M custom halogen below? My 13W Solo is nowhere near as bright as the last image you have there. Is it a higher wattage bulb on a "lesser" L&M light?
What is the 16W L&M custom halogen below? My 13W Solo is nowhere near as bright as the last image you have there. Is it a higher wattage bulb on a "lesser" L&M light?
Originally Posted by slvoid
Hahaha.. no...
Here are some test pics, from dimmest to brightest:
Cateye EL500
AA powered 5watt halogen flashlight
11watt light & motion custom halogen
16watt light & motion custom halogen
Here are some test pics, from dimmest to brightest:
Cateye EL500
AA powered 5watt halogen flashlight
11watt light & motion custom halogen
16watt light & motion custom halogen
09-19-05 | 04:56 PM
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Sorry, when I said custom halogen, I meant the custom bulb and reflectors that l&m uses.
Your solo should have the same, mine's a l&m dual.
It has an 11 watt flood and a 16 watt spot beam.
I flipped the reflectors so for commuting, I have a 16 watt flood and an 11 watt spot (which is what you're looking at).
Your solo should have the same, mine's a l&m dual.
It has an 11 watt flood and a 16 watt spot beam.
I flipped the reflectors so for commuting, I have a 16 watt flood and an 11 watt spot (which is what you're looking at).
09-19-05 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by naane
The L&M Solo manual explicitly mentions that you should not keep the light turned on for extended periods when it is stationary. I think I have read feedback from buyers on how the light switch melted when they kept their light on when they were not on a bike.
My dual has a remote switch for the high beam and a separate switch on the mounting portion of the light for the low beam. So even though the lamp housings can overheat, it won't melt any electronics inside.
09-19-05 | 08:44 PM
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Thanks. Before you mentioned it, I did not know that they had a dual model.
Originally Posted by slvoid
Sorry, when I said custom halogen, I meant the custom bulb and reflectors that l&m uses.
Your solo should have the same, mine's a l&m dual.
It has an 11 watt flood and a 16 watt spot beam.
I flipped the reflectors so for commuting, I have a 16 watt flood and an 11 watt spot (which is what you're looking at).
Your solo should have the same, mine's a l&m dual.
It has an 11 watt flood and a 16 watt spot beam.
I flipped the reflectors so for commuting, I have a 16 watt flood and an 11 watt spot (which is what you're looking at).
10-06-05 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by slvoid
Good buy, you can't go wrong with l&m, they really stand behind their products. Plus it uses standard bulbs so you can feel free to pop like a 6 watt bulb if you want longer life or a 20 watt if you want less life and more brightness.
