Veebee Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 With still some months until its bright again at 5am, I need to invest in a cycle light for road use. I have read some of the past topics here and there is just soo much info which makes it difficult to make a decision, but the extreme light stuff seem to be good value for money. Looking at the page, the below comes to mind. I don't really want to spend more than 1k on something.Anyone using the XP1 light and whats your opinions on it ?http://www.extremelights.co.za/product/xp1-bicycle-light/ Just really need it for about 45mins to an hour, but would like to get something of good quality that will serve me for a few years. Thanks.
Dazshell Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 Go with either of these Vivek. The guys i local so you can check them out and prices are excellent too. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/134327-1600-lumens-bike-lights-with-6400mah-battery/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/140095-1600-lumens-zoomable-bike-light/
Patensie Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 I use extreme lights' extreme 1000 headlamp mounted on my helmet. Currently on special for R600. Fine for my normal 40min commute, which include some of the Coetzenburg XC track. http://www.extremelights.co.za/product/extreme-1000-headlamp/
GaryP Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 Hi. I recently bought the XP1. The short answer is... get it! You will not be dissappointed. IMO, the build quality is superb, it is local, service is great, etc. I use it for exactly the same purpose and am glad that I chose it and would highly recommend it. Ciao.
Hennie VR Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 I just took ownership of a Knog Blinder Road 2 light. Very impressed thus far. Testing shall start tonight! http://usd.knog.com.au/bike/lights/blinder-road-2.html
Head f t Hills Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 Also have a look at Sportsworld:http://www.sportsworld.co.za/category.php?id_category=217
Jinga Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 Hi. I recently bought the XP1. The short answer is... get it! You will not be dissappointed. IMO, the build quality is superb, it is local, service is great, etc. I use it for exactly the same purpose and am glad that I chose it and would highly recommend it. Ciao.+1
velomonatiCT Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 Knog blinder white on front and red on rear (very important on road in early am or late pm) couldn't imagine why I would want a massive headlamp on a road bike unless the roads are super rural USB rechargeable and last almost all day (or night)
Sepia Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 Go with either of these Vivek. The guys i local so you can check them out and prices are excellent too. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/134327-1600-lumens-bike-lights-with-6400mah-battery/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/140095-1600-lumens-zoomable-bike-light/Exactly this.I have one of the more expensive lights from a supplier of 8.4v lights.The 1600 lumen advertised by Craig is just as good, half the price and lasts the same time. Can charge with a normal charger. Why buy anything else? And I use my lights a plenty!!!
Veebee Posted July 7, 2015 Author Posted July 7, 2015 thanks Daz and Sepia. Picked up the zoom from Craig a short while ago. Will serve as a hiking light also so saves me some cash from buying a new headlamp. At first glimpse, build quality feels good & solid. The zoom is firm so no creeping while on the go.
Veebee Posted July 8, 2015 Author Posted July 8, 2015 used the light this morning on a ride around Bluff. No issues to report. The light is great, has a good wide coverage which covers about 3.5-4m, and its Super bright !
Andrew64 Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 Knog blinder white on front and red on rear (very important on road in early am or late pm) couldn't imagine why I would want a massive headlamp on a road bike unless the roads are super rural USB rechargeable and last almost all day (or night) The Knog blinder back light is probably the best in my opinion, that is where it stops the straps are useless they break after 2 or three months, I use mine daily on two commutes but that should not make a difference. The warranty is good provided you have the broken unit, I have lost two due to breaking off while riding- no warranty then.
velomonatiCT Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 The Knog blinder back light is probably the best in my opinion, that is where it stops the straps are useless they break after 2 or three months, I use mine daily on two commutes but that should not make a difference. The warranty is good provided you have the broken unit, I have lost two due to breaking off while riding- no warranty then.weird that really suxive had mine for over a year charge them twice a week off and back on bars and seat post and they haven't broken yet ive obviously just been really lucky
dirtrider Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 On the bike Extreme light for sure . I drowned mine in the river and it still worked perfectly after that . On helmet the Led Lenser P7 , but battery life not very good . The ability to focus with this light (Broad to narrow beam) is a very nice must have feature .
JXV Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 On the bike Extreme light for sure . I drowned mine in the river and it still worked perfectly after that . On helmet the Led Lenser P7 , but battery life not very good . The ability to focus with this light (Broad to narrow beam) is a very nice must have feature .I like the ability to zoom/focus the beam on LED lensers. I use a M7R on my bars and when needed, a H14 headlamp on my helmet. The H14 has the same zoomable light unit as the M7. The M7R runs about 3h on full, powered by a single rechargeable Li-ion battery.... The H14 takes 4x AA rechargeable cells and also runs several hours on full power. A rechargeable H14R version is available with built in recharging
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