fishrising Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hey those of you that ride mtn bikes in the dark....what do you use for light systems, or what do you wish you used for light systems? I'm in the market and can't decide, budget of up to about $400ish, but would rather stay in the $200 range. So far I've been thinking this: 2 x Nightrider Lumina 650s, one for my helmet one for my handle bars, or this setup: DiNotte XML-3 on handle bars with a 400L on helmet. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckmann AG Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Intended use? The needs of endurance racing might be a bit different than if you ride at night for meditative purposes. Either way, the helmet/bar combo corners well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishrising Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Sorry, not endurance. Night time single track, mostly under 2 hour rides, mostly technical, no crazy downhills. Like this ride, or this ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summitgary Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I've got some experience in this field, I rode quite a bit at night and early mornings, when I owned a bike shop. I also rode some 24hr solo races(Montezuma's Revenge and 24hrs of Moab). It's best to have both a helmet and handlebar light. If you can only have one, go with a helmet mount, so you can see around corners. Night-Rider is a great company. There is a company called Cygo-lite. They make some inexpensive stuff but still works well. I know I have one of their set ups. Any shop that deals with J&B Importers can order it for you. With the cheaper price you won't get the weight savings from a more expensive system. Also if you go for a basic nickle-metal hydride(Ni-MH), that should save you some $'s. I guess I'm old school but I personally don't like LED's. I know they talk in lumins or something now, but a 10-15 watt halogen light works well. Marwi is also another good company that I've used. Got to get back to making parts for Fin. Hope this helps. Go fast, take chances, Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy T. Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Check out the Jet Lites. I got an F series from them last year and it is awesome. It's cordless with a small built in battery and I have the helmet mount. I used to have a nightrider but always had problems with it as did several friends. Jetlites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 for helmet-mounting lights, take a look at the climbing/caving kit from the likes of petzl and black diamond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 What about Waterproof setup for surfing. I have warn a couple headlamps but nothing that would last long especially whilst surfing and duck diving... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishrising Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Thanks all! I ended up with the following: 1 x NiteRider Lumina 650 for my helmet. 1 x CygoLite MityCross 480 OSP for my handle bars. Hopefully get to try them in the next couple of days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Thanks all! I ended up with the following:1 x NiteRider Lumina 650 for my helmet. 1 x CygoLite MityCross 480 OSP for my handle bars. Hopefully get to try them in the next couple of days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishrising Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Yup those are them! Putting the CygoLite (w/ dual elements) with battery pack on my bars, and the 650 with integrated battery on my helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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