Lights. CREE XML XM-L T6 / U2 etc Thread
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fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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@fossyant Err, weren't you supposed to have started a sideline in your battery pack business?I'm almost certain I was customer number two on the order list
I am crap at soldering, so had to get my son to solder the pack connectors to the normal socket. Production line isn't there.
Easy to do and there is some instructions somewhere on here. Dead easy and you don't need to solder the wires, but it makes a more secure connection.I am crap at soldering, so had to get my son to solder the pack connectors to the normal socket. Production line isn't there.
OK then. I'll search for the instructions and give it a go during the long, cold winter
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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- South Manchester
I think the outlay was about £55 initially. 4 good quality batteries, about £20, xtar WP6 II charger about £25, then a couple of quid for two battery holders and then a bit more for a magicshine splitter cable (to chop up), plus some shrink wrap or electrical tape.
Additional packs would be about £30, more than the cheap ones, but much better quality, and longer lasting.
Additional packs would be about £30, more than the cheap ones, but much better quality, and longer lasting.
Yes. Kind of. I have a battery pack for a similar light specifically fitted into a waterbottle. Nothing jiggles around in it so you might consider using bubble wrap or sponge as 'stuffing'.
potsy
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I definitely don't need a back-up for many reasons but I am now finding myself looking at theseHas anyone got an xml u2 light rather than the T6. Are they the same or brighter? My Magicshine is 3 years old and I think I need a backup.
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potsy
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That's the one I was looking at Jaz, albeit from a UK seller for around £32
*must resist*
rovers1875
Guru
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- Accrington
They come with a little pouch and Velcro strap, just strap it to the frame / bar (mine just been dug out for its third year, still going strong and well worth the £17.99 I paid) I ride on the canal towpath regularly and so a bright light is essential.
Oh my. It comes in my favourite colour too!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-Bri...1751?var=&hash=item74753fe939&vti=Color Black
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-Bri...1751?var=&hash=item74753fe939&vti=Color Black
rovers1875
Guru
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- Accrington
I've been looking at these they look pretty cool, I have a T6 which I 've had for over two years. I just charged it up this week and tested it out, it ran for well over three hours before it started to fade. This is still more than I need.
RWright
Guru
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- North Carolina
I get mine from tomtop.in China. If the item shows a Chinese flag only you can still order it here in the US. I think it would be the same in UK. It might just take a little longer to get here. Some items they have warehoused in USA and Europe, the flag icons are under the item. I am not sure how the prices compare to other sellers. I have not checked in a while.
I have ordered a few lights and other misc. items from there. I am going to order a couple of flashlights from there soon. Here are all the bike lights. http://www.tomtop.com/sports-and-outdoor/bike-lights?p=1
This looks like the one that I bought a few of. http://www.tomtop.com/sports-and-outdoor/bike-lights/cree-xml-xm-l-t6-led-bike-bicycle-light-headlight-headlamp-1200lm-red-h8030r.html
I also bought another one that has a zoom feature.
Mine are working fine after a year or so. I do not use them daily but quite often. That web site works better for me when I use Chrome for some reason, IE can act a little funky but will probably still work.
I have ordered a few lights and other misc. items from there. I am going to order a couple of flashlights from there soon. Here are all the bike lights. http://www.tomtop.com/sports-and-outdoor/bike-lights?p=1
This looks like the one that I bought a few of. http://www.tomtop.com/sports-and-outdoor/bike-lights/cree-xml-xm-l-t6-led-bike-bicycle-light-headlight-headlamp-1200lm-red-h8030r.html
I also bought another one that has a zoom feature.
Mine are working fine after a year or so. I do not use them daily but quite often. That web site works better for me when I use Chrome for some reason, IE can act a little funky but will probably still work.
