madbradd Posted November 29, 2018 Share Hey guys, I'm looking for a cost effective "to see" light. I have a decent 2 piece light, but looking for something which is a bit more compact - ie a 1 piece light where it is easy to get on and off to charge. The light will be used mainly for road riding in the mornings, so will need up to 90 mins battery life for winter mornings. When used for MTB, it would probably be used on the Spruit, so nothing too technical. If anyone has any experience the lights below or a similar option, it would be greatly appreciated. Something like: https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/lights/products/lezyne-macro-drive-800xl-front-lighthttps://bike-addict.co.za/collections/lights/products/lezyne-lite-drive-700xl-front-lighthttps://bike-addict.co.za/collections/lights/products/ryder-alumia-ii-650-lumens-front-lighthttps://bike-addict.co.za/collections/lights/products/ryder-concept-900-lumen-light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marshall Posted November 29, 2018 Share I haven't used any of the above but used a Cateye bar mount one for a few years - two to be exact. Both failed where they attached to the bar from the weight and road vibrations. Bought a Chinese two pack 800 lunmen one which is fine for the road - four years on the same battery pack and still going strong. Have a Marvel one (R360-00 from CWC) as a back up. I won't go back to a single unit. Dirkitech and madbradd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted November 29, 2018 Share My Marvel battery lasted less than a year... if charge it fully now and get about an hour on flash mode. madbradd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droo Posted November 29, 2018 Share Lezyne Macro or Blackburn Countdown 1600 FTW. Serfas are also worth looking at.The Ryders aren't bad, but the battery life sucks. Both Lezyne and Blackburn can run while charging as well, so if you need more juice on the go you can just plug in a power bank. madbradd and scubes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie G Posted November 30, 2018 Share I'm in the market too, how long does the rider lights last. Looking in the bracket of R500.Something simple and just working for MTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbradd Posted November 30, 2018 Share I'm in the market too, how long does the rider lights last. Looking in the bracket of R500.Something simple and just working for MTB In that range the Ryder Alumina 650 looks great, but unfortunately I don't have a review. I think I'll be going for the Lezyne Macro 800XL on Droo's recommendation - unless I can get a review on the ryders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie G Posted November 30, 2018 Share In that range the Ryder Alumina 650 looks great, but unfortunately I don't have a review. I think I'll be going for the Lezyne Macro 800XL on Droo's recommendation - unless I can get a review on the ryders.Thanks for your input, what's your take on the Ryder that's for sale in the classifieds section. I'm just looking for something basic. Something I can just recharge via USB at hone after a 1-2 hour ride. Just something decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubes Posted November 30, 2018 Share I had a Ryder torch used as a helmet light which just stopped working. Chinese junk in my opinion. Never had that with a light before even the Chinese generics. The Blackburn Countdown I use now and can vouch for. Quality item and easy to use. As said you can plug a power pack in for more time. It also gives a visual of minutes left which is nice. Will be good for road and I use it for mtb nothing too technical at night along with a smaller helmet light this time a Fenix flashlight which is well made. Lezyne Macro or Blackburn Countdown 1600 FTW. Serfas are also worth looking at.The Ryders aren't bad, but the battery life sucks. Both Lezyne and Blackburn can run while charging as well, so if you need more juice on the go you can just plug in a power bank. Edited November 30, 2018 by scubes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thijsrm Posted November 30, 2018 Share My newest revelation regarding bike lights...buy a handheld torch and adaptor to mount. More cost effective, lighter, multi-use, batteries or re-chargeable, perfect lighting. For example https://www.capeunionmart.co.za/led-lenser-p14-2-torch Mounts are R70 also from capeunionmart Edited November 30, 2018 by thijsrm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbradd Posted November 30, 2018 Share My newest revelation regarding bike lights...buy a handheld torch and adaptor to mount. More cost effective, lighter, multi-use, batteries or re-chargeable, perfect lighting. For example https://www.capeunionmart.co.za/led-lenser-p14-2-torch Mounts are R70 also from capeunionmart I had similar thoughts. The two Ryder lights I linked to are similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbradd Posted November 30, 2018 Share Thanks for your input, what's your take on the Ryder that's for sale in the classifieds section. I'm just looking for something basic. Something I can just recharge via USB at hone after a 1-2 hour ride. Just something decentI can't find one in classifieds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thijsrm Posted November 30, 2018 Share I had similar thoughts. The two Ryder lights I linked to are similar.Oh I see that now. Should work well, although if they all the same price/spec I rather go LED Lenser, as lighting is their speciality. madbradd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted November 30, 2018 Share Knog PWR looks like an interesting option https://www.knog.com.au/bike-lights/pwr-road.html Its not particularly cheap, but its neat and compact under your Garmin https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/knog-pwr-road-600-front-light Also comes in a more powerful 1000 lumen Trail versionhttps://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/knog-pwr-trail-1000-front-light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleM Posted November 30, 2018 Share This: https://www.buycycle.co.za/black-friday-products-2018/xeccon-spear-900-front-light/ Google it to read reviews. It is outstanding for the money. The beam pattern sets it apart from most torches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbradd Posted November 30, 2018 Share This: https://www.buycycle.co.za/black-friday-products-2018/xeccon-spear-900-front-light/ Google it to read reviews. It is outstanding for the money. The beam pattern sets it apart from most torches. This looks very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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