Lights. CREE XML XM-L T6 / U2 etc Thread

[potsy]

I think there are a few different variations of this light knocking about, mine only has 2 solid modes and a fast flash, whereas other have 3 modes plus flash
Used mine all week again on the lower setting which I'm guessing is around 300 lumens, just cranking it up on any unlit parts of the route.
Back up Moon 500 gets used too, but needs recharging mid-week but the T6 lasts the full 5 days and some

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I found out what the insane flash mode is good for:


A driver overtook me without his lights on -

A quick flash of the light to get his attention and he turns them on -

 

[JoeyB]

My light had 3 modes and it said in the instruction manual that when the light is off, hold down the power button for 3 seconds and it turns the light into 5 modes. It worked!

Can you run it with standard batteries aswell?

 

[musa]

No unlesd its a home made battery pack

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Is it normal for the light itself to get really hot? It was on for about 5 minutes when I touched it and noticed that it was really hot.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Is it normal for the light itself to get really hot? It was on for about 5 minutes when I touched it and noticed that it was really hot.

Yes. My XML T6 torches heat up without airflow around them

 

[potsy]

Yes. My XML T6 torches heat up without airflow around them

Same here, whilst riding they get air cooled, I left mine on once when I got home and it got very hot after 5 or 10 minutes.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Same here, whilst riding they get air cooled, I left mine on once when I got home and it got very hot after 5 or 10 minutes.

Ah, that's fine then. Thanks @potsy and @T.M.H.N.E.T

The little bag that it comes in flew off the bike while I was riding today, I just noticed the light flickering and I looked down and I saw it hanging off and dangling by the wire. Any suggestions on a better place to mount it?

 

[potsy]

I use a Topeak Tri-bag Jaz, ideal size and has a waterproof cover

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I use a Topeak Tri-bag Jaz, ideal size and has a waterproof cover

Interesting, I'll give that a shot. Cheers

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Love the avatar by the way @potsy

 

[musa]

Ah, that's fine then. Thanks @potsy and @T.M.H.N.E.T

The little bag that it comes in flew off the bike while I was riding today, I just noticed the light flickering and I looked down and I saw it hanging off and dangling by the wire. Any suggestions on a better place to mount it?

I put mine under the stem

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Here's the different modes for anyone who's thinking about ordering one, that is compared to my £30 'Super Bright' light.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSqjegbfWbI

 

[david k]

i have 2 of those bikehut super bright lights, oddly one is very good and the other is rubbish?????????

any further updates for cree users, are they still working well?

 

[JoeyB]

I've just ordered mine!!