Find us on Facebook Follow FatsInTheCats on Twitter Follow our RSS News Feed
Home Membership Calendar Trail Building Forums Trails & Bike Shops Photos Links Contact
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups     CalendarCalendar  RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 
Any opinion on with lights are best?

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Fats in the Cats Bicycle Club Forum Index -> Repair & Maintenance
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
slave2bacon



Joined: 17 Oct 2006
Posts: 789
Location: Beautiful Ulster Park

PostPosted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 12:42 pm    Post subject: Any opinion on with lights are best? Reply with quote

After using for over 78 million years, I'm donating my Jurassic bike lights to the Smithsonian and I'm going to enter the current era of riding at night.

Any one have good experience with lights that are out on the market these days?

I'd like something that is about 800 to 1,000 lumens that burns for about 2 hrs.

Extensive comparisons here: http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/the-10-best-bike-lights-for-night-riding/

But I'm still not sure what to get. What do you think?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Tim845



Joined: 02 Sep 2006
Posts: 3684
Location: Poughkeepsie

PostPosted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 9:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A few friends have these- including my own, have not blown up and have actually worked flawlessly for a few seasons. The beam is on par with the previous gen HID which cost 10x. For another $25 I bought the next size up battery (8800MaH I think) and it uses the same charger. https://www.amazon.com/SecurityIng%C2%AE-Headlight-Headlamp-Bicycle-Packaging/dp/B009QX8B2Q%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q%26tag%3Dduckduckgo-d-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB009QX8B2Q

They are not the best. They work well though. I never charge it unattended as a precaution.

If you have $350-$400 lying around that will get a comparable car headlight and 2.5 hours by Nightrider, etc. and US made.
_________________
Pedal, b*tches!!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Mr. Crowley



Joined: 11 Apr 2015
Posts: 27
Location: United States

PostPosted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I can't say enough good for my Light and Motion Seca 2000. I always had struggles in twilight, until this light. Plus the wash creates less drop out.

They just came out with a Seca 2200 so the 2000 is going for less right now.

Made in America. I go out without a back up most of the time. Reliable light
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Tim845



Joined: 02 Sep 2006
Posts: 3684
Location: Poughkeepsie

PostPosted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 11:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GOO4TK8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This battery gets me 3+ hours on high.

High looks to me about 78% as bright as that Seca 2000.
_________________
Pedal, b*tches!!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
fallen angel



Joined: 19 Jun 2007
Posts: 143
Location: New Windsor, NY

PostPosted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 1:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.fluxient.us/

Bunch of the lippman crew run these lights. I've had mine for a number of years. quite bright, will easily run 3 hours at 1000ish lumins output.
_________________
That's MR! Hank to you!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
pinklewurst (tschneller)



Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 238
Location: Dug ( as in can you dig it?) Hill Rd

PostPosted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I bought cheapo lights from Amazon...they have a hundred types, all LED.
The batteries need to be charged often and don't let them run all the way down, which shortens their life. I bought backup batteries too. SOOOO cheap compared to my old ones. There are better quality out there but I have quantity over quality...hah.
_________________
Definition of Stinky: My gloves!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Fats in the Cats Bicycle Club Forum Index -> Repair & Maintenance All times are GMT - 4 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
© 2016 Fats in the Cats