It's getting near dark ... da-da-da-ba-bam-bah
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It's getting near dark ... da-da-da-ba-bam-bah
With less daylight everyday now, I am looking for some recommendations for a light set-up. If you have a system that you're happy with, please let me know when you get a chance.
Thanks!
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Dinotte 400L dual set-up: one on the handlebar, another on the helmet. Lights up a dark German forest like nobodys business!
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Niterider 1200 on the front.
Two planet bike superflashes on the back (one on the seat post, one on the left hand chain stay).
I'll ride anywhere with these lights, 3 to 6 hours run time on the Niterider (I can dim it if I want longer run times).
Two planet bike superflashes on the back (one on the seat post, one on the left hand chain stay).
I'll ride anywhere with these lights, 3 to 6 hours run time on the Niterider (I can dim it if I want longer run times).
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OP...for reference:
F4, 6", ISO 100, daylight...shed is 75 feet away from light and camera:
MTE SSC P7 C - 2.8amps
MagicShine:
Home-brewsky's:
Triple XP-G (LuxRC L32) 1.1amps w/ Carclo clear narrow optics:
Single XP-G (LuxRC L31) 1.1amps w/ Carclo 20mm narrow optic:
Double XP-G 1amp / Regina reflectors:
F4, 6", ISO 100, daylight...shed is 75 feet away from light and camera:
MTE SSC P7 C - 2.8amps
MagicShine:
Home-brewsky's:
Triple XP-G (LuxRC L32) 1.1amps w/ Carclo clear narrow optics:
Single XP-G (LuxRC L31) 1.1amps w/ Carclo 20mm narrow optic:
Double XP-G 1amp / Regina reflectors:
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Best setup for me is the Triple XP-G on the bars and Double-barrel Regina on the helmet. Both together are smaller than the single MagicShine...very lightweight too.
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I have a place in PA, and I've been known to ride to and from the trails on the road. In which case, only one blinkie on the seat post.
(are they buying it? no? ok, thats my roadie light setup. I'm pretty sure for mountain biking I'd want a helmet light too.)
(are they buying it? no? ok, thats my roadie light setup. I'm pretty sure for mountain biking I'd want a helmet light too.)
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I really don't give a flyin rat's butt-nut if I'm seen though...were I in NYC, my attitude would likely be different, but I come from a Sk8er background where you just get the flack outta the way b/c you will get hit. It's like a hillbilly sport here in the Midwest. I think they call it "Smayack the Skater" or something.
Riding to/from trails on the road around here would consist of me riding the sidewalk for a short stint and then another mile or two of quiet residential sleepyhood to the trail head. Very little traffic. Maybe a short 1/4 mile area where there's no sidewalk by a park, but I generally ride across the grass, cross over to a parking lot, through a ditch, and into the residential area.
Re Helmet light: If I were to only have one light...it'd be on the helmet. The bar mount is secondary IMO. You always want light pointing where you're looking. Sometimes in slow "techy" sections...you end up pointing the bars away from your intended destination to keep balance.
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OP: if you can get a little creative / crafty...you can build a light that outshines the $800-$1500 Lupine's for a fraction of the cost. I have sold my triple-bar mount 1100 lumen for $200 and my Double barrel 700lm helmet spot for $150. I didn't make a ton of $$$ on them, but they were slightly cheaper to build than that. If you do it yourself, you can have a featherweight 1800 lumens for approx $300'ish. Give or take.
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I've got a Dinotte 400L on the bars and a Magicshine 900 on the helmet. Puts out a lot of light together. Extra nice because they can use each others batteries. Just rode until 11pm the other night and didn't need to slow down compared to my daytime speed. Helps that I know the trail though.
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Lupine Betty II 14.
You have to be fast though, because you can't ride in the back. Everyone will be shadowed out
You have to be fast though, because you can't ride in the back. Everyone will be shadowed out
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Is it necessary to have one on the helmet and one on the bars? Is one more important than the other?
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Re Helmet light: If I were to only have one light...it'd be on the helmet. The bar mount is secondary IMO. You always want light pointing where you're looking. Sometimes in slow "techy" sections...you end up pointing the bars away from your intended destination to keep balance.
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