Bike Forums

Bike Forums (https://www.bikeforums.net/forum.php)
-   Hybrid Bicycles (https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bicycles/)
-   -   In the Dark (https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bicycles/738069-dark.html)

qmsdc15 06-12-11 05:08 PM

Better than nothing.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/DSC02251.jpg

I had a set of these but the battery on the front went dead. The picture is the old headlight on the new box.

I always wanted two tail lights in my helmet vents to strike fear in approaching motorists with devil eyes, and so I bought another set yesterday. When I get another battery, I'll have two headlights. Two is better than one when the lights are so small, single LED and if one battery fails, I still have some light. Cheap (sorta, $20/pr, $40 spent). Adds very little to my load.

I'm never out after dark this time of year anyway, but a lot of riders are running their blinkies during the day and it makes sense.

qmsdc15 06-12-11 05:13 PM


Originally Posted by the cyclops (Post 12777998)
LOL!!! I actually took quite a bit of the 3M tape off of my ride...Still on the rims though,and thinking of taking it off as well...It was just too much,or should I say it looks much better with it mostly black...
http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/x...s/DSCF1508.jpg

If you ride at night, you might as well leave it on. It can't hurt. You don't want your bike to look good (except for Bike Forum photos). In real life, ugly is better. You bike was never ugly but probably less attractive to thieves with more stickers on it...

the cyclops 06-12-11 05:16 PM


Originally Posted by qmsdc15 (Post 12778002)
Better than nothing.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/DSC02251.jpg

I had a set of these but the battery on the front went dead. The picture is the old headlight on the new box.

I always wanted two tail lights in my helmet vents to strike fear in approaching motorists with devil eyes, and so I bought another set yesterday. When I get another battery, I'll have two headlights. Two is better than one when the lights are so small, single LED and if one battery fails, I still have some light. Cheap (sorta, $20/pr, $40 spent). Adds very little to my load.

I'm never out after dark this time of year anyway, but a lot of riders are running their blinkies during the day and it makes sense.

How bright is that light man?More like a running light for daytime,or is it bright enough for seeing at night?

qmsdc15 06-12-11 05:27 PM

Warning, dim your monitor!
 
It's this bright when the battery is fresh.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/DSC02254.jpg

the cyclops 06-12-11 06:11 PM


Originally Posted by qmsdc15 (Post 12778079)
It's this bright when the battery is fresh.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/DSC02254.jpg

LOL!!! Im not sure that is exactly an accurate representation of that light? How many lumens?

qmsdc15 06-12-11 06:13 PM

Many, many lumens! You wouldn't believe it! I had to put my sunglasses in front of the camera lens to get that shot!

the cyclops 06-12-11 07:45 PM


Originally Posted by qmsdc15 (Post 12778258)
Many, many lumens! You wouldn't believe it! I had to put my sunglasses in front of the camera lens to get that shot!

THASTS A LOT OF LUMENS!!!!!!!!!! PS,Im loving the helmet :)

giantcfr1 06-13-11 01:42 AM


Originally Posted by qmsdc15 (Post 12777602)
Jack O'Lantern helmet...

I think I have the same helmet as a spare. I haven't used it yet and the other night I was wondering how to put lights on it. Maybe I'll have to look into that brand / model light you showed. I just have knogs on my two OGK helmets.

I ride at night till around 10pm, 6 out of 7 nights so I feel much safer with these on my helmets.

qmsdc15 06-13-11 04:37 AM


Originally Posted by the cyclops (Post 12778660)
THASTS A LOT OF LUMENS!!!!!!!!!! PS,Im loving the helmet :)


Thanks. It's a Giro Pnuemo, discontinued so it was on sale in a mail order catalog. The same model as the one I retired so I knew it would fit.

The lights are Planet Bike Spok. Better than nothing. Each one puts out ten dollars worth of lumens.

I was trying for a Hounds of the Baskervilles look with the glowing eyes, but the result is more Pikachu. :)
http://www.contrib.andrew.cmu.edu/~n...es/pikachu.jpg

the cyclops 06-13-11 07:10 AM

Well pikachu is scary!!!

giantcfr1 06-13-11 07:48 AM


Originally Posted by qmsdc15 (Post 12779858)
...I was trying for a Hounds of the Baskervilles look with the glowing eyes, but the result is more Pikachu. :)
http://www.contrib.andrew.cmu.edu/~n...es/pikachu.jpg

Seriously there is a Pikachu helmet here.

giantcfr1 06-13-11 07:59 AM


Originally Posted by qmsdc15 (Post 12779858)
Thanks. It's a Giro Pnuemo, discontinued so it was on sale in a mail order catalog. The same model as the one I retired so I knew it would fit.
...

Maybe it's it. I don't know the model.

Is this the same model?

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...CA331254-2.jpg

I've decided to start a helmet thread. http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...cycle-helmet-s...

qmsdc15 06-13-11 04:24 PM

Your helmet is different. I don't see how to put Spok lights on your helmet. The rail I used looks kinda scooped out on yours. :(

the cyclops 06-13-11 04:30 PM


Originally Posted by giantcfr1 (Post 12780412)
Maybe it's it. I don't know the model.

Is this the same model?

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...CA331254-2.jpg

I've decided to start a helmet thread. http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...cycle-helmet-s...

Zip ties....Zip ties fix anything.

giantcfr1 06-13-11 08:16 PM


Originally Posted by the cyclops (Post 12782864)
Zip ties....Zip ties fix anything.

That is correct. I'm pretty much the expert when it comes to them ;)

irclean 06-14-11 12:09 AM


Originally Posted by qmsdc15 (Post 12779858)
...the lights are planet bike spok. Better than nothing. each one puts out ten dollars worth of lumens...

LOL! :D :lol::roflmao2::roflmao: That's perfect!

the cyclops 06-19-11 09:57 AM

EDIT-----Video not supported,fixing now...

the cyclops 06-19-11 10:45 AM

I still have nashbar bar ends,another bottle cage,2 "clif shot"water bottles,and a set of sigma sport micro lights(blinking red and white LED's for daytime use)still in the mail that will be added to my commuter.I think my front headlights are complete,but contemplating getting 2 knog boomers for the rear to add to the blackburn mars 3.0.

giantcfr1 08-04-11 07:23 AM

Blurred...

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...c/CA331474.jpg

jaytxvo 08-04-11 07:57 PM

http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/q...802_181259.jpg

http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/q...1312508853.jpg

sfreitas323 08-04-11 10:34 PM

After seeing some of these pictures I think I'm going to have to make myself more visible. How do some of you guys have reflectors on your spokes and wheels?

Anyhow here goes.

With light

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...8/3a027ba6.jpg

And without

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...8/33e11cee.jpg

And also a peak at the caboose

Sorry for the blur

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...8/b66ad90b.jpg

giantcfr1 08-04-11 11:58 PM


Originally Posted by jaytxvo (Post 13036718)

funtastic

giantcfr1 08-05-11 12:00 AM


Originally Posted by sfreitas323 (Post 13037342)
...How do some of you guys have reflectors on your spokes and wheels? ...

With mine...hole punch, reflective tape, rainy day, bored.

javal 08-05-11 01:53 AM

1 Attachment(s)
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=213478 Taken in broad daylight, but in dense forest. Automatic flash.

giantcfr1 08-05-11 05:49 AM


Originally Posted by javal (Post 13037694)
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=213478 Taken in broad daylight, but in dense forest. Automatic flash.

+ beautiful scenery.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:11 PM.


Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.