Need helmet headlight setup
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From: Maumee, Ohio (near Toledo)
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Need helmet headlight setup
My helmet died, and I would like my next one to accommodate a Planet Bike Superflash headlight on top and a Superflash blinky taillight on the back. This is for touring purposes, not MTB night riding. Has anyone seen a helmet in this ball park? MTB helmets are acceptable. Thanks
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Current model of Bell/Giro Citi has mount for rear light; note where light aims.
The current Bell/Giro helmet has a mounting strap for a rear light (a few years ago this model did not have the strap). Do note that unless you mount a really broad-beamed, bright light or a self-leveling one, a helmet mounted rear light may not always direct the beam level and backward where you want it to go.
Recent review of Citi helmet.

One self-leveling light is the Planet Bike Blinky 3-H which supplies its own helmet mounting including strap:

However, it is not as bright (and may not have as good a flash pattern) as their Superflash model.
Undoubtedly, there are other helmet models that come with straps and you may be able to make your own mount.
Recent review of Citi helmet.

One self-leveling light is the Planet Bike Blinky 3-H which supplies its own helmet mounting including strap:

However, it is not as bright (and may not have as good a flash pattern) as their Superflash model.
Undoubtedly, there are other helmet models that come with straps and you may be able to make your own mount.
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+1 on the Bell Citi. The Bell Metro or Metropolis also has been a great helmet for me. In my case I use the planet bike supper flash on it's back and a Princeton tec EOS head lamp on it's front.
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I fasten a Fenix LD2 to my helmet with heavy-weight rubber bands or bits cut from old inner tubes. The light fights comfortably in the ventilation slots on top of the helmet. You can mount a PB superflash (or pretty much any clip-on blinkie) to your helmet with a zip tie. . .you don't need special mounts.
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h.bicycletus. Does Fenix offer there lights only from on line suppliers? Or are there any retailers that offer the light? I guess I like to touch before buying, but it does seem like a good light to have on my helmet.
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I've only seen them online. The light I have is about the size of a 2-cell AA battery mini-mag light but it has several light modes- - -multiple power and flash settings. I do find helmet lights troublesome in mist and rain- - -the light tends to create white-outs and actually obscure my vision, but when it's dry I like having a light I can point at stuff without changing my bike direction.
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