Which flashlights?

[hulk311]

Which flashlights are you guys using on your bikes? I'm looking into the N30 but it's high price got me thinking that perhaps I could ge two or three regular flashlights mounted on my bike.:thumbsup:

 

[carrot]

I just run a Fenix L2D-CE and Surefire E2L mounted on my bike with Twofish lockblocks.

 

[ElectronGuru]

+1 Carrot

Get one (or two) each of:

https://www.fenix-store.com/product_info.php?cPath=61&products_id=335

https://www.fenix-store.com/product_info.php?products_id=273

280 Lumens, for 2+ hours, off of 4 AAs, in a tight package, for $100

 

[n4zou]

Mag-Lite 2 AA 3-watt LED flashlight powered by a dynamo so I dont need batteries.

Here is how to do it.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=339965

 

[varuscelli]

Just started experimenting with my Fenix setup today (not even dark enough out yet for me to do a test ride...but I did take a lot of initial photos to document the effort... ).

My Fenix L2D Premium 100 Light Setup

 

[znomit]

Beamshots please!
I hear everyone talking about fenixkaildwhatever lights being fantastic but yet to see a "here is my 20w halogen vs fenix beamshot"

 

[varuscelli]

Beamshots please!
I hear everyone talking about fenixkaildwhatever lights being fantastic but yet to see a "here is my 20w halogen vs fenix beamshot"

Hey, send me a 20w halogen (or fill in the blank with comparison light of choice here) and I'll be glad to oblige. :naughty:

All I've got is a crappy Performance Bike Viewpoint light, but I guess I can do that comparison for lack of anything better within reach. However, I sort of doubt that many people on this list would get much out of seeing the rather sickly output of the Viewpoint.

I do have to say that after a brief (10 minute) test drive, I do like what I'm seeing so far with the Fenix L2D lights. Gonna take the bike out for a more extended ride this evening.

 

[znomit]

Those fenix lights are so small it makes more sense for you to send me one :naughty:

 

[varuscelli]

Those fenix lights are so small it makes more sense for you to send me one :naughty:

It's not polite to outwit me so quickly...

 

[diesel_dad]

I would suggest the Huntlight FT-01 XSE (the digital Cree XRE version).

It works out better than the Fenix because you can use 18650 batteries and the shape has "knobs" on both ends so that it will not slip out of a Lockblock if it's not tight enough.

Did a 60km road ride with mine yesterday on strobe in broad daylight. I had a motorist stop me to compliment me on the light since he could see it 1km away.

I'll live with another 3 or 4 ounces on my 17 pound bike for the extra safety any day of the week.

 

[ET3]

$15 each, use one or more of these with hoseclamps. Don't worry if it gets stolen, don't have to take it off the bike when I go into a store.
http://kaidomain.com/WEBUI/ProductDetail.aspx?TranID=2436

 

[kboy25]

I use the two fenix P3D rebel lights...and a cygolight on my helmet.
Just ordered a http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4081
to perhaps add under the bars to light the road ahead of me even further. this one uses the 18650 batteries and should have a run time over 3 hrs.

 

[BentHeadTX]

I use a Fenix L1D RB100 for a helmet light and a Fenix L2D CE (Cree XRE P3 bin) for a frame mounted light. Compared the Luxeon Rebel and older Cree on one and two NiMH AA cells and came to a conclusion. The Cree lights have better throw so I wait for either Q5 Cree L2D lights or maybe an R bin Cree L2D CE.

The RB100 Rebel is a very good light but in my opinion, the extra throw from the Cree versions make a better bike light.