Helmet Light For Mountain Biking Durable
10-29-22, 04:09 PM
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Helmet Light For Mountain Biking Durable
Right now I need a better Helmet light. I want something that can go for 3 hours or more and for use on the trails. Handle good weather and the cold temperatures. As i ride in -30c at times on my fat bike in the snow.
Right now i been using a cree (very low Priced) on my helmet, but the battery and light are super heavy and bulky. I want less bulk and lightweight. That can i can easily attached to my helmet,.
i been having a hard time trying to figure out a good one to go with. I want to stay away from the 600 lights by lights and motion, but still willing to pay for quality. so suggestion I am open too on this.
thanks
Right now i been using a cree (very low Priced) on my helmet, but the battery and light are super heavy and bulky. I want less bulk and lightweight. That can i can easily attached to my helmet,.
i been having a hard time trying to figure out a good one to go with. I want to stay away from the 600 lights by lights and motion, but still willing to pay for quality. so suggestion I am open too on this.
thanks
10-29-22, 06:13 PM
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10-30-22, 11:09 AM
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If you want a pretty comprehensive list of bike lights that include a helmet mount, read this: https://www.modernbike.com/helmet-mount-headlights. Many of the lights are expensive and some are obscenely expensive in my way of thinking. I have a friend who owns a lights and motion helmet mounted light and swears by it. It's one often recommended at bike forums as being one of the best. Both Outbound and Lights and Motion sell for around $125. My friend is a retired medical doctor so cost is not a factor for him.
https://lightandmotion.com/collectio...ts/vis-360-pro
https://www.outboundlighting.com/pro...MaAoQTEALw_wcB
When you consider a helmet light be aware that there is a trade off with weight, brightness, and run times. If you want a bright light with a 3 hour run time you should look for one that operates on easily switched out batteries and preferably ones that don't cost an arm and a leg. If you want longer run times and bright lights it requires a heavier battery pack that may not feel great on your helmet. It's easy to carry spare 18650 batteries and switch them out if needed. I use Panasonic 3,400 mAh 186560 batteries in my lights. They have an honesty rating and reasonable price.
I never buy any bike lights that use proprietary batteries that can only be purchased from the manufacturer. For example the 2 cell 6,400 mAh battery pack sold by Outbound for $75 contains two 18650 LG batteries which cost $6 each for a similar LG 3000 mAh 18650 battery at Battery Junction. That's a pretty hefty markup for wiring them together and putting them in a case.
https://lightandmotion.com/collectio...ts/vis-360-pro
https://www.outboundlighting.com/pro...MaAoQTEALw_wcB
When you consider a helmet light be aware that there is a trade off with weight, brightness, and run times. If you want a bright light with a 3 hour run time you should look for one that operates on easily switched out batteries and preferably ones that don't cost an arm and a leg. If you want longer run times and bright lights it requires a heavier battery pack that may not feel great on your helmet. It's easy to carry spare 18650 batteries and switch them out if needed. I use Panasonic 3,400 mAh 186560 batteries in my lights. They have an honesty rating and reasonable price.
I never buy any bike lights that use proprietary batteries that can only be purchased from the manufacturer. For example the 2 cell 6,400 mAh battery pack sold by Outbound for $75 contains two 18650 LG batteries which cost $6 each for a similar LG 3000 mAh 18650 battery at Battery Junction. That's a pretty hefty markup for wiring them together and putting them in a case.
10-30-22, 11:52 AM
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Batteries and cold weather do not play well together.
10-30-22, 10:28 PM
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https://www.mtbr.com/forums/lights-a...ht-riding.165/
That is the place to go
and backing what was previously said if you want 3 hours run time and light weight you need a separate light and battery unless you are happy running a low lumen light. I'd recommend mine but it isn't made anymore.
That is the place to go
and backing what was previously said if you want 3 hours run time and light weight you need a separate light and battery unless you are happy running a low lumen light. I'd recommend mine but it isn't made anymore.
