MTB Off Road Lights.
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MTB Off Road Lights.
I'm planning on doing some single track woodland/trail riding this winter so what is everyone using?
I've had a shock at the prices on rechargable proper lights so if i'm to invest whats good and whats not good.
I'm also looking at bar mount stuff but quite a lot are head mount, again whats best.
Thanks.
I've had a shock at the prices on rechargable proper lights so if i'm to invest whats good and whats not good.
I'm also looking at bar mount stuff but quite a lot are head mount, again whats best.
Thanks.
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I ordered some from Hong Kong last year and they are flipping awesome.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.25149
Took a while to get here, but just incredible. You can't believe something so small can make so much light.
I could cycle down the darkest roads and drivers will dip their lights, and may even flash you if badly adjusted!
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.25149
Took a while to get here, but just incredible. You can't believe something so small can make so much light.
I could cycle down the darkest roads and drivers will dip their lights, and may even flash you if badly adjusted!
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Myself and pretty much all my mates with bikes have bought lights from deal extreme, 900 lumens, rechargeable, last for a good few hours on the main setting and cost £50 delivered, mate also has hope 4's and I can't see a huge amount of difference
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I ordered some from Hong Kong last year and they are flipping awesome.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.25149
Took a while to get here, but just incredible. You can't believe something so small can make so much light.
I could cycle down the darkest roads and drivers will dip their lights, and may even flash you if badly adjusted!
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.25149
Took a while to get here, but just incredible. You can't believe something so small can make so much light.
I could cycle down the darkest roads and drivers will dip their lights, and may even flash you if badly adjusted!
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Last winter I had a Minewt ( http://www.niterider.com/prod_minewt.shtml ) on my bars and a Petzl head torch. I'm considering getting another Minewt but not sure where to put it!
Lights on the bars are good but as you can imagine, they only point where your bars do and for the singletrack we do that's not always best! We do the same routes in the dark as we do in daylight
Lights on the bars are good but as you can imagine, they only point where your bars do and for the singletrack we do that's not always best! We do the same routes in the dark as we do in daylight
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Last winter I had a Minewt ( http://www.niterider.com/prod_minewt.shtml ) on my bars and a Petzl head torch. I'm considering getting another Minewt but not sure where to put it!
Lights on the bars are good but as you can imagine, they only point where your bars do and for the singletrack we do that's not always best! We do the same routes in the dark as we do in daylight
Lights on the bars are good but as you can imagine, they only point where your bars do and for the singletrack we do that's not always best! We do the same routes in the dark as we do in daylight
Great to know to have been able to buy spare batteries as well.
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I am no help here at all apart from the fact some people at work go on about this endlessly and show me all sorts of lights......they seem to rave at a set with a wolf's head (or some sort of animal) as a logo...
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This one on DealExtreme looks pretty manic and would definitely tempt me if I were doing some night riding. Flood and spot beams
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.36018
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.36018
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For price the dx magicshine, for sheer output a troutlight, i have the blue one you see on his site, as it was the very first.
Very bright on low, on high well it's plain silly.
http://troutie.com/?page_id=633
Colin is very conservative with his lumen rating btw.
Very bright on low, on high well it's plain silly.
http://troutie.com/?page_id=633
Colin is very conservative with his lumen rating btw.
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Been and had a look at quite a few today and also found a uk distributor for the magicshine (shame as deal extreme) these come with a uk charger and from a uk supplier. Costs are a little more around £20 more but I feel its worth the extra to have the correct charger plug and a bit less hassle if I get a problem.
I looked at a Lupine Tesla and from what I can tell its exactly the same unit as the deal extreme unit but 2 thirds cheaper, got to say fantastic performance
The only thing is to decide which one, the single or tripple.
Another brand I was impressed with is Exposure lighting very high quality and I might even get a head mounted as well so I've all options covered.
Looking forward to some night single track riding, looks huge fun
Thanks for all the input guys
I looked at a Lupine Tesla and from what I can tell its exactly the same unit as the deal extreme unit but 2 thirds cheaper, got to say fantastic performance
The only thing is to decide which one, the single or tripple.
Another brand I was impressed with is Exposure lighting very high quality and I might even get a head mounted as well so I've all options covered.
Looking forward to some night single track riding, looks huge fun
Thanks for all the input guys
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I have the Hope 4's on mine , just dug them out last night as the nights are drawing in now , these are a great light , just like a headlight on a car !
They have a good wide beam so you can see pretty much anywhere your going , did a few night runs in Afan last winter and they were fantastic , there were a couple of switchbacks where I could have done with a helmet setup , but apart from that they were spot on , not cheap though
Cheers Ian
They have a good wide beam so you can see pretty much anywhere your going , did a few night runs in Afan last winter and they were fantastic , there were a couple of switchbacks where I could have done with a helmet setup , but apart from that they were spot on , not cheap though
Cheers Ian
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For price the dx magicshine, for sheer output a troutlight, i have the blue one you see on his site, as it was the very first.
Very bright on low, on high well it's plain silly.
http://troutie.com/?page_id=633
Colin is very conservative with his lumen rating btw.
Very bright on low, on high well it's plain silly.
http://troutie.com/?page_id=633
Colin is very conservative with his lumen rating btw.
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I've got two Troutlights - a 3 up and a 6 up
The 3 up goes on the bars, 6 on the helmet. I used them for Sleepless in the Saddle last year and coming back into the tented area with them both on full, a guy went "ooo, bright lights"
The 3 up goes on the bars, 6 on the helmet. I used them for Sleepless in the Saddle last year and coming back into the tented area with them both on full, a guy went "ooo, bright lights"
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Been and had a look at quite a few today and also found a uk distributor for the magicshine (shame as deal extreme) these come with a uk charger and from a uk supplier. Costs are a little more around £20 more but I feel its worth the extra to have the correct charger plug and a bit less hassle if I get a problem.
http://www.magicshineuk.co.uk/index....FZFe4wodLRGbIw
Tempted to invest in a set for my off road commute to the station. The Fenix Torch I've got is fine but only 200 Lumens. A bit of extra 'punch' would be handy.
I see the battery pack is mounted with velcro which gets a tick as I obviously want to quickly attach and detach when leaving bike - but my question is does the light itself attach to the handlebar using velcro as well? It's hard to tell from the pictures I've seen.
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Thanks Davey. I discovered that shortly after posting. Comes with two O rings for standard or oversize bars. I've gone ahead and ordered one. Should be fun - it might even encourage me to try some proper off road night rides
Is the battery really good for 180 mins on full boost as claimed?
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Is the battery really good for 180 mins on full boost as claimed?
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Thanks Davey. I discovered that shortly after posting. Comes with two O rings for standard or oversize bars. I've gone ahead and ordered one. Should be fun - it might even encourage me to try some proper off road night rides
Is the battery really good for 180 mins on full boost as claimed?
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Is the battery really good for 180 mins on full boost as claimed?
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I understand that the batterys do last but temps come into play so when it's freezing you might not quite get the full 3 hrs.
I can't wait to get out in the dark and fire down some single track
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Nice one, going to order 2 for bar and head mount, that should throw some light on the subject .
I understand that the batterys do last but temps come into play so when it's freezing you might not quite get the full 3 hrs.
I can't wait to get out in the dark and fire down some single track
I understand that the batterys do last but temps come into play so when it's freezing you might not quite get the full 3 hrs.
I can't wait to get out in the dark and fire down some single track
Two of them - both set to strobe for road riding should make you visible enough
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