jmaccelari Posted April 25, 2008 Author Posted April 25, 2008 To move forward: A friend has asked me about lights. I told him to avoid Topeak (no surprise there), but what do Hubbers recommend? Sigma seems to be a good choice. Any others? Also I see guys stating LEDs are good. From what I see they are still not up to the light levels of HID, but are more robust and last longer.
JasonW Posted April 25, 2008 Posted April 25, 2008 I also got the Sigma Powerled Black and very happy after three night rides. Very neat and light system as well. I know its not up to the standard set by the Lupine etc, but I prefer to spend the extra cash on the bike itself!
mountain_lion Posted April 25, 2008 Posted April 25, 2008 The Lupine Betty is a very nice and super bright light, but not many of us can justify the US$995 price tag! I like DIY and have done several versions over the past 5 years. Now busy with another set, this time using LEDs.
chucky Posted April 25, 2008 Posted April 25, 2008 there are 2 sides to every story .Jeremy likes to string things out a bit,get topteaks response
jmaccelari Posted April 25, 2008 Author Posted April 25, 2008 there are 2 sides to every story .Jeremy likes to string things out a bit' date='get topteaks response[/quote']Very true, but my point is that I purchased an expensive light that stoppedworking after 4 months of use and they did not accomodate me (read thecomment about what the Sigma guys are prepared to do for their customers). I have told two people now to steer clear of Topeak. Is that good business? Sometimes I have to look after my customers a littlemore so they have a "good experience" of me. It costs more to lose acustomer than to keep one... I could pontificate for hours. Some people like Topeak, but I have been burnt (figuratively) and don't...
jmaccelari Posted April 25, 2008 Author Posted April 25, 2008 Jeremy likes to string things out a bitMark the Troll!
jmaccelari Posted April 25, 2008 Author Posted April 25, 2008 Well, thanks, "chucky" - hope you're well! Saw you the other morning at the Club, but it didn't look like you were having a good one! See ya!
Thug Posted April 25, 2008 Posted April 25, 2008 Jeremy, why dont you have a look at the Sigma that Justin (Zaskar) is using on one of the ICG rides ? It seems to give off a nice light but how robust it is, he'll have to answer.
jmaccelari Posted April 25, 2008 Author Posted April 25, 2008 Jeremy' date=' why dont you have a look at the Sigma that Justin (Zaskar) is using on one of the ICG rides ? It seems to give off a nice light but how robust it is, he'll have to answer.[/quote']Thanks - will do. Garth is going to buy a Sigma this weekend...
Kranswurm Posted April 25, 2008 Posted April 25, 2008 Sorrie but I cannot agree with the comments re Topeak lights.I have had the Moonshine for 3 years and not had one problem.I broke the handlebar lamp holder clip through my own clumsiness.Still works fine though.The light gets a leetle hot but thats no problem in winter.Brilliant beam and reasonable duration. Has also a helmet clamp which is cool for caving as well. I also have the road lights on my road bike and totally satsfied. Planning to buy another battery or 2 so I can have plenty of juice.In fact who wants to sell their battery pack seeing you dont like them anymore.
jmaccelari Posted April 25, 2008 Author Posted April 25, 2008 Sorrie but I cannot agree with the comments re Topeak lights.I have had the Moonshine for 3 years and not had one problem.I broke the handlebar lamp holder clip through my own clumsiness.Still works fine though.The light gets a leetle hot but thats no problem in winter.Brilliant beam and reasonable duration. Has also a helmet clamp which is cool for caving as well. I also have the road lights on my road bike and totally satsfied. Planning to buy another battery or 2 so I can have plenty of juice.In fact who wants to sell their battery pack seeing you dont like them anymore.Hey - I'm not against the Topeak - the unit is fantastic when it works as it now doesafter I paid for agents' mistake. I also broke my mount and now store the battery in atribag. No big issue there. The issue I have is the attitude of the agents. To give a contrasting example: I bought one of the first Garmin Edge 305s.One day the mount snapped, it went tumbling across the road and got ridden over by atruck. From then on it would switch off when I hit a particular type of bump. I took it tothe agents and told them what had happened - you couldn't miss the scratches evenif I had tried to BS them. No problem they said, it was a known manufacturingproblem (something to do with a battery connector), no matter what had happenedto the unit. They swapped it out for a brand new unit. Will I buy another Garmin? Yep - I'm now the proud owner of a 705. Will I recommend Garmin? Yep - ask my mates. Will I buy or recommend Topeak? Nope. BTW, I have a carbon mini-pump from Topeak that is incredible! Get' em while they'rehot!!!
slowpoke Posted April 25, 2008 Posted April 25, 2008 Zaskar has the Sigma Karma same as me... seems pretty robust.... i attached the battery pack "skeef" during the 24hr and knocked it llose - rode the single-track section with it hanging down and bumping against the wheel and it's still fine. i also dropped mine already (i use it during load shedding around the house) and it's still working...
PaulCoetser Posted April 25, 2008 Posted April 25, 2008 I bought myself a light from Johannes in PEhttp://www.brighter-lights.com/tech.htmHe build these lights himself and kick all the other brands 6-0! I'am extremely happy with this light and the guy knows what he is talking about! His web site is still new, but check it out or phone him. His got a huge passion for lights...
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