Does anyone here run a helmet mounted light?
Discussion
If yes, who makes it and what do you think of it?
I popped down to the Bike show at the Excel centre today with a bit of a shopping list, and 1 of these were on it. Came back empty handed sadly, as there wasn't a lot there.
USE were there and I have to admit to liking the joystick, but at 3 digits, it's a big ask for a limited use light.
. There was another company there, when I told them what I wanted, brushed off their compact light (1000 lumen) I had been looking at and presented me with a 4500 lumen model with a battery pack the size of a brick strapped to a helmet, also the thick end of 300 quid. Nicely built but entirely useless for an adventure race, and already had told them I have twin lamps on the bars running off 2x 22k mah power backs.
I popped down to the Bike show at the Excel centre today with a bit of a shopping list, and 1 of these were on it. Came back empty handed sadly, as there wasn't a lot there.
USE were there and I have to admit to liking the joystick, but at 3 digits, it's a big ask for a limited use light.
. There was another company there, when I told them what I wanted, brushed off their compact light (1000 lumen) I had been looking at and presented me with a 4500 lumen model with a battery pack the size of a brick strapped to a helmet, also the thick end of 300 quid. Nicely built but entirely useless for an adventure race, and already had told them I have twin lamps on the bars running off 2x 22k mah power backs.
Some Gump said:
eBay Cree job is, plus a lump of blu tack and an o ring.
10 quid all in and did me a great service. Can adjust the field of light, to avoid dazzlage.
Just don't leave it on the table at your Le Mans campsite. Some git will lift it.
Same here, modified the battery pack so it clips into the rear strap joint of the supplied head harness, then stretched it over my helmet and secured it with small cable ties. Only used off-road though, there's one on the bars for road use.10 quid all in and did me a great service. Can adjust the field of light, to avoid dazzlage.
Just don't leave it on the table at your Le Mans campsite. Some git will lift it.
I got one of these a while ago http://www.mtbbatteries.co.uk/mountain-bike-lights...
Not used it a lot but it works really well and the battery does what it says. I also use this http://www.mtbbatteries.co.uk/mountain-bike-lights... on the bars. Its kinda like daylight when I go out
I think it comes with a helmet mount, but I dont use a helmet so cant say what its like.
Not used it a lot but it works really well and the battery does what it says. I also use this http://www.mtbbatteries.co.uk/mountain-bike-lights... on the bars. Its kinda like daylight when I go out
I think it comes with a helmet mount, but I dont use a helmet so cant say what its like.
Yes, use either my Hope R1 or R2 with an R4 on the handlebars, it's been a great set up for racing night events. The R2 sits lower so is less clattering in the scenery. They come with a nice long lead, so either stash the battery pack in my Osprey pack or zipped in a jersey pocket. Prefer not having batteries on my helmet, can make it feel heavy.
I have an Exposure Race mk9 on the handlebars and a Moon XP600 on my helmet, I usually run the XP600 on its lowest price next to lowest setting.... I use it just for added visibility of me to other drivers,rather than allowing me to see more. My exposure race is 1200 lumens on its top setting which is enough.
I think you'll have 18-20hrs of light each day so wouldn't go mad. I'd defo need to rest for at least 4hrs each night.
But to cover myself for dusk/dawn/dark forest bits I'd use my remote battery 1000lm bar jobby (Nitefighter BT40s) with 2 battery packs for about 18hrs of power on Low-Medium, with my Lezyne USB 400lm bar/helmet light as a back up (+ one of thoese battery pack things). Enough for the 3 days riding.
Unless you're happy to splash out on Exposure or a Dynamo set up, Gearbest sell decent Nitefighter lights. Much better than 1st gen Chinese tat. Allow 3-4 weeks for delivery though.
But to cover myself for dusk/dawn/dark forest bits I'd use my remote battery 1000lm bar jobby (Nitefighter BT40s) with 2 battery packs for about 18hrs of power on Low-Medium, with my Lezyne USB 400lm bar/helmet light as a back up (+ one of thoese battery pack things). Enough for the 3 days riding.
Unless you're happy to splash out on Exposure or a Dynamo set up, Gearbest sell decent Nitefighter lights. Much better than 1st gen Chinese tat. Allow 3-4 weeks for delivery though.
Richard, the 2 powerbanks will give me 22 hours at 300 lumens and 7 hours at 1200 (2 lights and 2 powerbanks). I've gone for this on recomendation from others. Apparently when your are near towns or the coast, your OK on lowish powers, but like the area you live, as soon as you leave the towns behind its pitch black. you have just reminded me I need to put the beam spreaders in.
I want the helmet light for when I turn my head to look round a corner, as the first 200 kms are the worst as they are hike a bike and singletrack. Once out of the moiuntains, then you're on the Strade Bianche or tarmac. I know with my avg speed where I'll be when the sun goes down, and it won't be where I want to sleep.
I'm aiming for 14 - 18 hours awake (not riding time, so I can eat!), and sleeping for the rest of it.
I want the helmet light for when I turn my head to look round a corner, as the first 200 kms are the worst as they are hike a bike and singletrack. Once out of the moiuntains, then you're on the Strade Bianche or tarmac. I know with my avg speed where I'll be when the sun goes down, and it won't be where I want to sleep.
I'm aiming for 14 - 18 hours awake (not riding time, so I can eat!), and sleeping for the rest of it.
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