Best bike lights

[CBSTD]

Is it me or am I missing something, but is not the case that the reason we go night riding is to sharpen our reactions and deal with poor line choice but if the trail is lit up like a premier division football pitch it kind of defeats the point, I stick with my cheap and cheerful flea bay jobs

 

[Jackware]

The problem with ebike lights is that most of the time you will require the light cable to connect the lights to the engine port!
This guy here sell ebike lights and cables as a kit. Ebike Lights

Advertising your own company Paul?

 

[The Hodge]

Is it me or am I missing something, but is not the case that the reason we go night riding is to sharpen our reactions and deal with poor line choice but if the trail is lit up like a premier division football pitch it kind of defeats the point, I stick with my cheap and cheerful flea bay jobs

Personally ..no.
The reason I go / went ( its been a while) is to scare myself shitless with a few like minded people then have a pint afterwards ?

 

[Steve940]

Definitely something really cool about shooting out by myself at night,.

 

[EebStrider]

Purchased Topside light to be seen in traffic (day & night) and it works very well; I’m using the bright flashing mode front & rear. I’ve even had people in cars (during the day) ask me where I got mine so they could get one. With it’s bright wide beam pattern & dual light design, the bright flashing front white light & bright flashing red rear light, mounted high on my helmet, is highly visible (even at a long distance) day or night. If you’re looking for a headlight to see the road, look elsewhere as I don’t believe the wide beam pattern was designed for this; I think it’s primary use is to be seen in traffic and help you avoid being hit by cars & trucks. Using the flashing mode, I’ve never run low on battery and can go a week without charging (roughly 6 hours use)

After nearly getting taken out on Friday, my wife insisted that I get some sort of light or anti reflective clothing.

As my name isn’t Derek, I went for one of the Topside helmet lights. It probably wouldn’t be any good for night riding, but looks perfect for being seen during the day. And it’s extremely lightweight, so you can’t notice it’s on your helmet.

 

[Stihldog]

After nearly getting taken out on Friday, my wife insisted that I get some sort of light or anti reflective clothing.

Or both. Most lights have strobing ability too. Front and rear.
I mount lighting on the bar, helmet and seat post at night.

 

[Sander23]

this is my 3000 lumen light with external battery on my handlebar. Chose this as i want to be able to easy remove it in tge summer

 

[Slapbassmunky]

View attachment 51960this is my 3000 lumen light with external battery on my handlebar. Chose this as i want to be able to easy remove it in tge summer

What light is it?

 

[carlbiker]

Bang for buck magicshine off aliexpress for around £225 will get you 8000 lumens, I’m tempted myself but then I’d need mtb friends who are up for nights ?

edit: ignore that all sold out inc the 6500, bugger that’s annoying! Was just about to buy one myself

I’ve got the 1500 one but it’s more a helmet light really, defo think the 6500 minimum is required after trying the trails a few weeks back, the headlight will help diffuse shadows so helmet/bike combo I reckon

 

[carlbiker]

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okay I tried the basic cheap lights and after testing the more expensive lights I can see why people pay the money for them!

 

[carlbiker]

I’ll settle on the six pack sync mk2 since I got that and the Diablo for under £500, obscene I know but will last years

 

[Gary]

Listen to your mate Carl.
A bar mounted light on its own for mtb is pretty useless.
Ideally a spot on your lid and a flood on your bars but if you are going to run just one light helmet mount every time.
The bar mounted flood helps with definition of the ground just in front of your wheel and removes shadows from the helmet mount beam. Shadows can be confusing.
The only caveat is in mist or har and certain types of snow fall a helmet light is reflected straight back into your line if sight leaving you blind unless you keep tilting your head side to side. A massive PITA but the only way to continue riding if caught in those conditions.

 

[Philly G]

I’ll settle on the six pack sync mk2 since I got that and the Diablo for under £500, obscene I know but will last years

It's a great combo, I have the same, yes they're expensive but beautifully made and will last years, I've had mine 4 years now. You won't regret buying these lights (once you recover from the hit to your bank account )

 

[Gary]

A £500 light is a, waste of money if its not pointing where your eyes should be looking.

 

[RsGaz]

Does anyone have the Lumenator 20 and Lumen 800 combo from MTB Batteries online

 

[Philly G]

I’ll settle on the six pack sync mk2 since I got that and the Diablo for under £500

@Gary The way I read @carlbiker 's post was that he got the six pack and the diablo for under £500, which is a bar and helmet light combo. I could be wrong of course, wouldn't be the first time

 

[carlbiker]

@Gary The way I read @carlbiker 's post was that he got the six pack and the diablo for under £500, which is a bar and helmet light combo. I could be wrong of course, wouldn't be the first time

Yep that’s right, just having one light would be a disaster! I had on my helmet the Olite 1500 which was surprisingly good, might even be as good as the Diablo, I need to test still. Without the headlamp the shadows come out too much, as soon as the lamps on they disappear.

Exposure Six Pack Sync MK2 and Diablo Sync MK2 Front Light Set £500 for both

 

[Gary]

Ah.. Right. Apologies.

From your video it didn't look like you had a head torch on. drowned out from the bar light and difficult to see on film I guess.
I also skipped most of the video.

 

[VWsurfbum]

Yep that’s right, just having one light would be a disaster! I had on my helmet the Olite 1500 which was surprisingly good, might even be as good as the Diablo, I need to test still. Without the headlamp the shadows come out too much, as soon as the lamps on they disappear.

Exposure Six Pack Sync MK2 and Diablo Sync MK2 Front Light Set £500 for both

Weird thinking £600 for a pair of lights is a bargain, but it is lol These are the right lights and customer service from Exposure is fantastic.

 

[carlbiker]

Weird thinking £600 for a pair of lights is a bargain, but it is lol These are the right lights and customer service from Exposure is fantastic.

Hang on, I’ll be the last to say it’s a bargain , closest thing to that is maybe the link I’ve posted above offering the lights for £500 instead of £600 but even so, scary money!

But buy cheap buy twice as they say, Gary can say it’s a waste of money but has he even tried one out? Pretty clear those that do end up keeping them……

It was this thread initially that made me try the cheaper ones, I tried the Olite 1500 as a main and a cheaper Chinese one as my helmet and the experience was ropey, maybe that’s more me being blind though!

my aim was bring the daylight and safe to say that objectives been achieved

Ah.. Right. Apologies.

From your video it didn't look like you had a head torch on. drowned out from the bar light and difficult to see on film I guess.
I also skipped most of the video.

well it’s a good job I don’t aim any of my videos at you isn’t is given your compelled to say about skipping on every video I upload