united4ever
Veteran
Getting 'Feedback' that my lights are too bright on unlit shared paths. Last winter I dipped them when I spotted pedestrians but didn't see these dog walkers dressed in black (I know they can wear what they want) until they were a few meters in front of me - a sharp swerve by me, no collision but a load of verbal abuse chased me on my way. After that I vowed not to dip my lights like that anymore. I need visibility. I will cover the light with my hand sometines but on a narrow path by the canal I sometimes want both hands on the bars when we pass very closely right next to the water.
Anyway I was wondering for a solution without paying for some fancy remote control lighting set up. FWIW I have Cat eye 500 lumens.
Apologies for the AI but the below got me interested. Was thinking of trying it with an old cedit card or plastic milk bottle cut out. Anyone done this and, most importantly, does it work?
Determine the Cutoff Line
Do this indoors against a wall
•
Turn your light on in a dark hallway or room and point it flat at a wall about 2 meters away. Look at the circle/cone of light.
•
Place your hand over the top edge of the lens until the top half of the light spot on the wall disappears, leaving a sharp, flat horizontal line across the top of the beam pattern.
2
Construct the Extended Hood
Tape alone can sag under wind/rain
•
Cut a small strip of thin plastic to form a "visor" or "bill" that extends about 1.5 cm to 2 cm (0.5 to 0.75 inches) past the front glass of the light.
•
Wrap electrical tape around the plastic piece to secure it to the top curve of your CatEye body.
3
Test and Adjust Angle
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Mount the light back onto your handlebars and stand 5 to 10 meters in front of your bike at eye level.
•
If you can still see the bright central bulb/emitter directly, pull the visor slightly further forward or tilt the light mount down by just 1–2 degrees.
Anyway I was wondering for a solution without paying for some fancy remote control lighting set up. FWIW I have Cat eye 500 lumens.
Apologies for the AI but the below got me interested. Was thinking of trying it with an old cedit card or plastic milk bottle cut out. Anyone done this and, most importantly, does it work?
Determine the Cutoff Line
Do this indoors against a wall
•
Turn your light on in a dark hallway or room and point it flat at a wall about 2 meters away. Look at the circle/cone of light.
•
Place your hand over the top edge of the lens until the top half of the light spot on the wall disappears, leaving a sharp, flat horizontal line across the top of the beam pattern.
2
Construct the Extended Hood
Tape alone can sag under wind/rain
•
Cut a small strip of thin plastic to form a "visor" or "bill" that extends about 1.5 cm to 2 cm (0.5 to 0.75 inches) past the front glass of the light.
•
Wrap electrical tape around the plastic piece to secure it to the top curve of your CatEye body.
3
Test and Adjust Angle
•
Mount the light back onto your handlebars and stand 5 to 10 meters in front of your bike at eye level.
•
If you can still see the bright central bulb/emitter directly, pull the visor slightly further forward or tilt the light mount down by just 1–2 degrees.
