Light recommendations..... (current light: PT EOS)
12-07-10, 02:18 PM
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Light recommendations..... (current light: PT EOS)
So I currently have the Princeton Tec EOS light, which is, from what I understand, a pretty good light. I've only done a couple of "night" rides with it as a solo light and wasn't all that pleased with it's performance. It works, but I feel like it could be better.
Looking at my schedule for next semester (depending on how this Cal 3 final goes...) It looks like I'll have night classes monday-thursday. I currently only ride on days I don't have night classes. I don't want to stop riding 4 days a week.
I'd like to stick to a AA type light (no rechargeable lumps) so is there any other light that can beat it? I could justify up to about 100 bucks for a good light. Especially considering my motorcycle battery looks like it's nearly dead....
Looking at my schedule for next semester (depending on how this Cal 3 final goes...) It looks like I'll have night classes monday-thursday. I currently only ride on days I don't have night classes. I don't want to stop riding 4 days a week.
I'd like to stick to a AA type light (no rechargeable lumps) so is there any other light that can beat it? I could justify up to about 100 bucks for a good light. Especially considering my motorcycle battery looks like it's nearly dead....
12-07-10, 02:26 PM
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Maybe a Planet Bike 2 watt, 1 watt is a be seen light 2 AA rechargables or what ever. 2 w is recent.
Other than that I have an older Nightrider Sport battery pack on cord 5 D cells upgrade pack of D NiMH
and recharger mens they get recharged in place , rather than come out and be recharged as before.
though a LED Upgrade on the AA Maglight seems adequate, as a be seen light.
2 fish rubber block velcros the lamp to the handlebar.
handlebar,
Other than that I have an older Nightrider Sport battery pack on cord 5 D cells upgrade pack of D NiMH
and recharger mens they get recharged in place , rather than come out and be recharged as before.
though a LED Upgrade on the AA Maglight seems adequate, as a be seen light.
2 fish rubber block velcros the lamp to the handlebar.
handlebar,
12-07-10, 02:31 PM
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Fenix and Terralux seem to be the consensus favorites in the AA/AAA bicycle light market. Some TwoFish lockblocks and you should be good to go.
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^ yeah i think i'm grabbing that romisen rc-c8 based on his rec
(takes AAA, 18650, and cr123a)
(takes AAA, 18650, and cr123a)
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Socal rider has post about newer AAA lights that put out more (300 lumens?) than the Terralux in the electronics forum, did you see this?
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Yeah, it is kind of amazing. I've never been steered wrong there though, and now know way way more than I ever wanted to about rechargeable batteries and lumens.
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