Lights. CREE XML XM-L T6 / U2 etc Thread

[flatflr]

Got myself a MagicShine MJ-872 a few weeks ago. Looks like a well put together bit of kit (I know it's quite expensive but didn't mind shelling out for something decent), have taken it out for a few rides and have been impressed with the performance and the build. I started off using it on full power but have started using 75% as feel that's enough allowing me to ride at normal speed on my normal tow path route. All good so far but looking to get something smaller to use as a helmet light.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Seems good for the price.
Where did you mount the battery pack?

This is where I mounted it to try it out.

 

[wisdom]

Thanks for the info and piccies.
Might just give it a try,my only concern was the cables.
Excellent thresd thank you

 

[terry_gardener]

are these good on unlit country lanes as i am thinking of getting one if they are.

 

[david k]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UltraFire...isure_Cycling_Bike_Lights&hash=item2a245b30a3



this claims 1300 lumens, doesnt look as big, anyone confirm the brightness from this is equal to the ops?

 

[Stonepark]

http://www.cree.com/~/media/Files/C...d Modules/XLamp/Data and Binning/XLampXML.pdf

 

[Nigelnaturist]

http://www.cree.com/~/media/Files/Cree/LED Components and Modules/XLamp/Data and Binning/XLampXML.pdf

Thanks,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UltraFire...isure_Cycling_Bike_Lights&hash=item2a245b30a3



this claims 1300 lumens, doesnt look as big, anyone confirm the brightness from this is equal to the ops?

It should be about the same, it just wont run as long on a single battery, the one I mentioned has 4 in a pack connected by a cable and jack, the size of the light unit is about the same as an edge 500, just a bit deeper, then you have to mount the battery pack, has done 40 mins on Thur night, and 18 1/2 miles in 1hr 30 min on various settings Sunday night, so 2hrs 20 so far.

are these good on unlit country lanes as i am thinking of getting one if they are.

I have just run all the section in purple in the dark, and its like driving with car lights almost.

One word of warning the Velcro strap separated from the main case on a bit of rough road.

 

[bjellys]

Hi I can recommend these for a cheapish light set I use them with 18650 rechargeable batteries which I bought from dealextreme. The rear light isn't that good but the 2 fronts are excellent I ride for a hour a night with the dog through woods and the lights perform very well I have been out in a lot of rain and there's been no problems with the lights.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220954131717?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
http://dx.com/p/trustfire-18650-3-7v-2500mah-rechargeable-lithium-batteries-2-pack-19770
http://dx.com/p/trustfire-all-in-one-charger-for-10430-10440-14500-16340-17670-18650-cr123a-4151

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Hi I can recommend these for a cheapish light set I use them with 18650 rechargeable batteries which I bought from dealextreme. The rear light isn't that good but the 2 fronts are excellent I ride for a hour a night with the dog through woods and the lights perform very well I have been out in a lot of rain and there's been no problems with the lights.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220954131717?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
http://dx.com/p/trustfire-18650-3-7v-2500mah-rechargeable-lithium-batteries-2-pack-19770
http://dx.com/p/trustfire-all-in-one-charger-for-10430-10440-14500-16340-17670-18650-cr123a-4151

Cheaper here.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CREE-Q5-B...isure_Cycling_Bike_Lights&hash=item4aae21e80b

 

[david k]

Ive just seen this, will this give out as much light as the one linked by the OP? it just looks a little neater and easier to carry than the one with a separate battery. the main thing is the light output, if thats comparable i may go for this one as it comes with rechargeables anyway

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1300Lm-CR...isure_Cycling_Bike_Lights&hash=item4607b38e9d

 

[MrGrumpy]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280778960297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Just bought two of these, seem rather splendid thus far and thats on batteries that need charged. My plan would to run them on medium, high might just be two bright!

 

[Sillysimon10]

Ive just seen this, will this give out as much light as the one linked by the OP? it just looks a little neater and easier to carry than the one with a separate battery. the main thing is the light output, if thats comparable i may go for this one as it comes with rechargeables anyway

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1300Lm-CR...isure_Cycling_Bike_Lights&hash=item4607b38e9d

In theory it should if anything be a touch brighter...as the original post runs at 1200 lumens, and the one you post at 1300 lumens. But it depends on the width of the beam.

I too would like to hear from someone who has experienced the flashlight style.

Great price too if it is comparable to the original light - will invest too after some feedback! :-)

 

[MrGrumpy]

Forget about the 1200 or 1300 lumens its total bollocks, the torches are more like 500-800 lumens max, the headlights are more about 700-800 max. However it's plenty light so don't get hung about it!

 

[musa]

i run two cree q5 torches while bright for the money, the spread of beam is somewhat limited even though you can focus the beam inwards and outwards ..im looking to get the t6 like the OP missed out on a HV1

 

[Nigelnaturist]

In theory it should if anything be a touch brighter...as the original post runs at 1200 lumens, and the one you post at 1300 lumens. But it depends on the width of the beam.

I too would like to hear from someone who has experienced the flashlight style.

Great price too if it is comparable to the original light - will invest too after some feedback! :-)

Its like a lot of things in life its how it operates in the real world, the light I got is bright enough to ride at night, i would go as far as to say you could probably drive a car, though not at excessive speeds, I would say supplement it with either another which with a y adaptor can be run of the same battery, and carry a 2nd battery in case in runs out, in the event of failure (with two light) one light is bright enough to see with even on reduced power, and I have run one light on various settings, for at least 2hrs 20mins and there was no sign of it giving up, I am not likely to ride much more than this in the dark.