Helmet lights?

[coffeejo]

Any got any recommendations for a small, unobtrusive helmet light? It would be good to have a light that's useful for reading maps and signposts without having to lift the bike up!

 

[BSRU]

I have a Lenser H7, you can vary the position, the amount of power being used and whether spot or flood.

 

[Christopher]

Petzl Tikka or similar? Some of them have enough strap for caving helmets so they should stretch to a bike helmet- whether they stay on though I dunno. I use a very small Tikka for night map reading but around my neck, not the cap or helmet.

 

[ianrauk]

A candle.
Melt a little bit first on to the helmet then stick the candle on.
I'm afraid you will have to go a little slower to stop the candle blowing out..

Sorry that's not much help is it... it's not very practical. Saves on batteries though.

 

[coffeejo]

A candle.
Melt a little bit first on to the helmet then stick the candle on.
I'm afraid you will have to go a little slower to stop the candle blowing out..

Sorry that's not much help is it... it's not very practical. Saves on batteries though.

Step away from the Jammie Dodgers...

 

[BSRU]

A candle.
Melt a little bit first on to the helmet then stick the candle on.
I'm afraid you will have to go a little slower to stop the candle blowing out..

Sorry that's not much help is it... it's not very practical. Saves on batteries though.

A hurricane lamp cable tied to the helmet would solve the blowing out problem.

 

[siadwell]

I have a Varta 1 watt headlight from Amazon. Small and self-contained, bright and versatile (full power, half power and full power flash, plus white and red flip-in diffusers). The only real snag is that as it runs off 2AAs, runtime is limited.

Another alternative would be the Gamma from Alpkit. Not so small though, as it has a separate battery box.

 

[gaz]

A candle.
Melt a little bit first on to the helmet then stick the candle on.
I'm afraid you will have to go a little slower to stop the candle blowing out..

Sorry that's not much help is it... it's not very practical. Saves on batteries though.

Dripping wax on the head? No thanks!

 

[ceepeebee]

picked up a gamma headtorch from Alpkit that arrived yesterday - looks really rather good and for 12.50 the price is decent. Had a quick play with it and the light is seriously bright, with the added bonus of smaller leds in red green and white.

Will have a bit more of a play tonight to see how best to fit to the helmet - probably cable ties

link to store page

 

[Falwheeler]

I have one of these, http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-...WC/ref=sr_1_38?ie=UTF8&qid=1316027759&sr=8-38 it fits on the peak of the helmet, may need a zip tie to hold it in place

 

[Paul.G.]

Just bought an exposure joystick. Agree they are not cheap but what a fantastic light, wish I had bought one last year instead of struggling through the winter with "make-do" cheapies!

Paul

 

[Zoiders]

picked up a gamma headtorch from Alpkit that arrived yesterday - looks really rather good and for 12.50 the price is decent. Had a quick play with it and the light is seriously bright, with the added bonus of smaller leds in red green and white.

Will have a bit more of a play tonight to see how best to fit to the helmet - probably cable ties

link to store page

Visit the haberdashery at the market and purchase shock cord/elastic cord like you find in the hem of a fleece.

Also pick up some cheap cord lock toggles as well, I don't like the way cable ties cut into the foam inner of the helmet at all, I find shock cord offers a better and more adaptable fit, some adjustment when needed and it will also tear away better if you have a crash.

The open tabs on the Gamma allow you to remove the straps as well.

Here is one I prepared earlier with a similar light

 

[coffeejo]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

Would an Electron Backupz light fit onto a helmet?

 

[furball]

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/smart/lunar-mini-led-light-set-ec024291

If you are looking for something small thats good for being seen rather than a main light for seeing with, these are good.

 

[Alun]

Without wanting to turn this into yet another helmet debate, you might give a thought to what could happen in the event of an accident. Would the function of the helmet be compromised by a the mounting of a light or a camera? The same goes for a multitool in a jersey pocket I suppose !