Cheap bright light dx.com

[Geebee]

Special deal for 6 more days, haven't used but pretty standard T6 and battery pack $25.90 aud.
http://deals.dx.com/team.php?id=4388

 

[falmouthtony]

Maybe this could be as good a bet. UK stock and delivered to me in 2 days at £16.99 - free postage. I'm delighted with it.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CREE-XM-L-XML-T6-LED-1800Lm-Bicycle-bike-Head-Light-Headlamp-Rechargeable-GRAY-/251357108395?pt=UK_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&hash=item3a860d18ab

 

[baldylox]

I got one too and it's pretty good value. Nice and bright with flashing modes. I just wish the cable to the battery pack was a bit longer.

 

[peerjay56]

I got one too and it's pretty good value. Nice and bright with flashing modes. I just wish the cable to the battery pack was a bit longer.

http://dx.com/en/p/5-4mm-male-to-female-extension-cable-for-sku-29489-30864-100cm-32751

 

[baldylox]

Splendid!
Thanks pj

 

[pdarnett]

I've got that one as well, have to point it down though as it's blinding for on coming traffic! Looks like the pack is 4 18650 cells, so I've loads of spare ones if I need a new battery as some point.

 

[El Champiero]

It certainly looks good. One of the problems I have with my old Ay Up light set up is that the socket for the light unit is built in to the actual light and this socket is getting worn out after about 6 years. With the DX one the socket is in-line so when the time comes for replacement it will be a simple enough soldering job rather than chucking out an entire light unit. Also, as the batteries can be upgraded you could stick some really good Samsung, Panasonic or any other high drain cells in there to make an even better light unit.

Just one question - can you purchase replacement small rubber bungee cords?? These will wear out eventually.

 

[El Champiero]

Also, just a couple more:

1. Is it still too bright for on coming cars in Low mode?

2. The charger supplied - does it come with an adaptor for UK sockets? If not, what voltage and mA rating is the charger?

 

[peerjay56]

It certainly looks good. One of the problems I have with my old Ay Up light set up is that the socket for the light unit is built in to the actual light and this socket is getting worn out after about 6 years.

Fit a short fly lead with inline plug, and fix it permanently to the ayup (araldite for waterproofness).

Just one question - can you purchase replacement small rubber bungee cords?? These will wear out eventually.

Take a look at waste fittings - some have large o ring seals, which you can buy as sets in big diy stores, or individually at plumbers merchants. The lights can also be permanently mounted quite easily. HTH

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Also, just a couple more:

1. Is it still too bright for on coming cars in Low mode?

2. The charger supplied - does it come with an adaptor for UK sockets? If not, what voltage and mA rating is the charger?

They strap to the handlebar with an O-ring sort of thing, which holds the light firmly enough in place, but it's still easy enough to point it down or up, like a sort of manual dipping. I don't think it would bother too many car drivers when on low power mode. In any case, you could easily make a hood for it out of a bit of plastic sheet to stop the beam straying up to eye level; however, it's still a small light, so a bit of dazzle gives it more presence and helps ensure that drivers will dip for you on unlit roads. I've never had anybody flash me yet when it's on full power, and they nearly all dip. If they don't, I just tilt it up a bit, and then they do.

It'll have a standard European charger and normally they supply the adapter for UK sockets. it'll be 8.4v for the 2S2P cells, and takes a few hours to charge so I guess 1000maH or slightly less.

 

[peerjay56]

Also, just a couple more:

1. Is it still too bright for on coming cars in Low mode?

2. The charger supplied - does it come with an adaptor for UK sockets? If not, what voltage and mA rating is the charger?

Forgot to mention that you can get diffusers to fit these lights that give a flat beam spread - no danger of dazzling oncoming traffic then.

 

[El Champiero]

Thanks for the responses. I reckon I'll get on the case in the next few weeks!