fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Thought I'd resurrect an old thread to see what people are running for the commute and/or off road and other business ! Things have moved on somewhat, and there seams to be loads of lights now that have a proper beam shape for roads/shared paths. (STVZO style but with some good lumen output).
Commuting
I've been really happy with a cheap cut off STVZO style light I got from Ali-express (over a year's use).
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...o.order_list.order_list_main.4.395e1802JRgMSN
Has a decent cut off and can run it on an unlit path on medium of 3 brightness levels, and cope with people with 'blinding lights'.
When there is no-one about I'll switch on my Fenix BC30v2 with a remote switch - sadly this is no longer available (you fit your own batteries).
There is the BC30R which is similar but comes with batteries.
Very bright and suitable for off road riding. The handy remote means I can switch from a very low mode (when others are approaching) to maximum with a quick press, and then back again - it will also remember the previous mode if you are say using it at medium, then pressing the retina burn button - very useful for MTB riding.
Rear is currently an old C&B seen city slicker, and a Planet X Dogstar - been impressed with the PX light, very bright and lots of side light spill.
I have a Magicshine Seemee 300 being delivered any-day. Bonus is can be used as a day light, and it has a 'bulb' that projects downwards at night lighting up the ground below you.
General Daytime
Daytime, my current favourites are two Lezyne Zecto Drive Max 250's - handy in low winter sunshine when the roads are wet, or when riding under 'stippled light' in summer (tree cover). Battery lasts ages on day flash, and they fit in seconds.
Anything New Out There ?
I have seen the New Magicshine Evo 1700, which looks to be a great commuter light - really good cut off, with a quick access to high beam if needed. Compact and comes with a Garmin style out-front mount with the light underneath. Wouldn't work for me as the commuter bike's brake and gear cables are in the way. It's not cheap at £80, and I've seen 'copies' at £50.
Commuting
I've been really happy with a cheap cut off STVZO style light I got from Ali-express (over a year's use).
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...o.order_list.order_list_main.4.395e1802JRgMSN
Has a decent cut off and can run it on an unlit path on medium of 3 brightness levels, and cope with people with 'blinding lights'.
When there is no-one about I'll switch on my Fenix BC30v2 with a remote switch - sadly this is no longer available (you fit your own batteries).
There is the BC30R which is similar but comes with batteries.
Very bright and suitable for off road riding. The handy remote means I can switch from a very low mode (when others are approaching) to maximum with a quick press, and then back again - it will also remember the previous mode if you are say using it at medium, then pressing the retina burn button - very useful for MTB riding.
Rear is currently an old C&B seen city slicker, and a Planet X Dogstar - been impressed with the PX light, very bright and lots of side light spill.
I have a Magicshine Seemee 300 being delivered any-day. Bonus is can be used as a day light, and it has a 'bulb' that projects downwards at night lighting up the ground below you.
General Daytime
Daytime, my current favourites are two Lezyne Zecto Drive Max 250's - handy in low winter sunshine when the roads are wet, or when riding under 'stippled light' in summer (tree cover). Battery lasts ages on day flash, and they fit in seconds.
Anything New Out There ?
I have seen the New Magicshine Evo 1700, which looks to be a great commuter light - really good cut off, with a quick access to high beam if needed. Compact and comes with a Garmin style out-front mount with the light underneath. Wouldn't work for me as the commuter bike's brake and gear cables are in the way. It's not cheap at £80, and I've seen 'copies' at £50.
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