Commuting lights for unlit country roads?

[MrGrumpy]

Its cheap there is no getting away suggesting its a quality product but for the money it seems pretty good. Personally I think the cables are too long, mind you I`ve not tried mounting the battery on the seatpost?? . I`ve now silicon sealed it up, so wiring into battery now water tight. I can`t help comparing it too my Cateye triple shot which at the time it was first out was a £300 light ( I never paid anywhere near that ).The cable between battery and light is quality, the connector is a twist and lock job. The only thing letting it down is the big battery pack .
Anyway if your in the market for a cheap light, my advice is take a punt but order if you can from a UK seller, the one above I would of jumped at rather than the debacle with DX!

 

[goo_mason]

Well its here , first impressions are its neat, currently charging it up, its bright but that was in the house will try it outside later. The battery connections are a bit hmmm and I think I will also get the silicon sealant out as I can see potential issues with the the lens cap and also the battery wiring. One other note the flashing mode I reckon will seriously pee me off and other road users but I shall see .

*Miffed* No sign on mine yet. Being delivered to work so it'd better arrive this week as I'm off after Friday 'til 2012!!

 

[MrGrumpy]

right lights Bright but very spotty, needs defused a tad?? IS this possible?

 

[fossyant]

right lights Bright but very spotty, needs defused a tad?? IS this possible?

Look on ebay for "magicshine" and "lense" - there are diffused lenses available which spread light horizontally rather than all over ! Might help

 

[wiggydiggy]

right lights Bright but very spotty, needs defused a tad?? IS this possible?

Dammit man I'm a doctor not an electrician

Anyone know?

 

[fossyant]

Dammit man I'm a doctor not an electrician

Anyone know?

Read my post above !

 

[MrGrumpy]

ok found it do they work on these, hmm need to get my ruler oot

 

[fossyant]

ok found it do they work on these, hmm need to get my ruler oot

You got a magicshine clone ? - Should do !

 

[BSRU]

ok found it do they work on these, hmm need to get my ruler oot

It might not fit the mickey mouse magicshine clone as they do not fit a genuine mickey mouse magicshine light.
But they do fit the dealextreme XML-T6 single lights.

 

[MrGrumpy]

It might not fit the mickey mouse magicshine clone as they do not fit a genuine mickey mouse magicshine light.
But they do fit the dealextreme XML-T6 single lights.

Well that will do for me will stick an order in

 

[wiggydiggy]

Spotted this one, little bit cheaper with no compass or rear light (I have adaptor) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290626506966#ht_9119wt_1037

Whaday think?

 

[MrGrumpy]

seen that one whilst nosing around for a lense, only comes with 2 batteries rather than the normal 4 ? Can`t see run times being great??

 

[wiggydiggy]

seen that one whilst nosing around for a lense, only comes with 2 batteries rather than the normal 4 ? Can`t see run times being great??

Ah well spotted, pity as I prefer the look of the clamp on that one....

 

[fossyant]

Be ok on yer lid though with a 2 cell battery ! Less weight.

 

[wiggydiggy]

Be ok on yer lid though with a 2 cell battery ! Less weight.

Definately, but I'm not a fan of helmet lights even though I don't mind others using them properly lol

I think I'm going to pick out one of the twin cree sets from this page: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320799744124&clk_rvr_id=293061979143

I think having 4 flashing lights at the front will hopefully help prevent right hooks for me!