Symox

I have a bar mounted light I’m not happy with (cables obscure light beam). I’m thinking a helmet mount might be better.


any recommendations for night riding on partially lit roads?


thanks

znomit

Big fan of Zebralights for helmet use.
https://zebralight.3dcartstores.com/...amp_p_215.html

Symox

Thanks for the response. Are helmet mounted lights just not that popular?

I'm surprised there wasn't more of a response unless they are disliked. I may be missing something (never tried one while riding)

sloppy12

I carry a wowtac(made by thrunite) a2s. I also have a thrunite th30 and whatever came out before that one. they all work great are not bike specific so cost is reasonable. I use the wowtacs at work and they take a beating. also have a olight something little compact job and its pretty nice to.

I only really use the helmet light on bikes I dont ride allot and dont have any other lights mounted. Honestly I dont know why I dont always use them because they do work great.

abshipp 

I think most road riders like their lights on the handlebars or otherwise fixed to the bike.

Mountain bikers are more likely to want a helmet mount light, you might want to try that subforum or the electronics one. Good luck!

You may also be able to find a helmet mount for your current light.

woodcraft

I have an older light with a larger battery pack on a cable. The light lives on it's own helmet so it's always mounted, and the battery pack goes in pack or jacket pocket.

This type seems to have lost favor, but has long run time and is light weight on the head. A bit of hassle with the cable & battery pack.

I use it in addition to bar mounted light for off road & high traffic urban riding, but don't bother for less demanding night riding.

Have you tried mounting your light under the bars, an out-front computer type mount, or even adjusting cable length & placement?

blakcloud

I have an older version of the Light and Motion VIS 360 that I quite like. They make a newer version the VIS 360 Pro.

I am a big fan of helmet lights combined with a fixed bike light. This way you have the best of both worlds.

trekmogul 

Lupine makes some world class helmet cycling lights.. LUPINE.COM... I have many many Lights from Lupine.. If you want the best then look no further..

https://www.lupinenorthamerica.com/bike_light_sets.asp

BrazAd

I used a Bontrager 400 light. It can fasten to your handlebars OR your helmet. It's my backup to the 2 Lezyne 1300 lights I carry on the handlebars on my gravel bike. One of them lasts 2 hours on "Bright".... at which point I turn the 2nd one on... and still have my helmet light if I need it.

I do NOT want to be without good light while riding at night! :-)

Gary

2manybikes

Some of my bikes have the cables in front of the light making thin shadows. I just ride that way. been averaging 5 or 6 hours in the dark most weeks for around 3 decades.

Trekmogul is right, Lupine are the best lights. I always have back up head and tail lights too. Used to get home after midnight. Once about 2:00 am. That was a152 mile ride, I don't want lighting problems when 75 miles from home . When I know I have 4 or 5 hours in the dark I use a light that will go 8 hours. That allows plenty of time for a flat etc. Also batteries don't run as long below freezing.
My Lupine Wilma probably has 10 thousand miles on it. So does my old Lupine Edison 10. Read about Lupine lights.

Symox

I friggin love this thing. Not only is it lighter, brighter and smaller than any light I’ve used, it has both front and rear lights on the same unit when mounted on the helmet. I’ve removed the separate rear light I had mounted on my bike. I much prefer helmet mounting to handlebar mounting - unobtrusive, efficient and doesn’t rattle while riding.

It’s only 100 lumen but they did a great job focusing the beam with a light pipe such that it is brighter than a 180 lumen headlamp with a wide light beam. I was pleasantly surprised how bright it is. Maybe not bright enough for unlit roads but plenty for my type of riding.

https://greerride.com/