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

[fossyant]

I need to stop reading the MTBR forum on lights or indeed the BR MTB lights thread.

It's funny how the snobbish MTBers who only a few years ago snubbed the magicshine lights, but are now happy to use these cheap lights. Yes the batteries can be crap, but they are cheap to replace or you can easily make your own pack. There is quite a lot of information on those sites.

 

[inkd]

AGHH! decisions. T6 or a double U2? commute time hour & half round trip, mostly on unlit country roads. Payday on Friday, which one?? have got £30 budget?

 

[Kies]

2 x T6 cree at 18 quid each. More candle power than you need (1 is enough) but a second will give you a backup/extra

 

[fossyant]

The Solar Storm 2xU2 arrived today. Very much like the other U2 light, 3 power modes, long press for flash, and it actually has a useable flash, I.e. a steady on and off, not a strobe. Still fairly small as well. Beam looks quite spotty, and can confirm its is more spotty than the little U2 but it's fine. All three modes throw well.

I got mine without battery. The Solar Storm has a threaded locking collar but works perfectly well with magicshine and clone style push connector batteries as well. Seems to lock in ok.

 

[wanda2010]

@fossyant - Hang on a sec. How many lights have you bought in the last month or three?

 

[potsy]

Somebody take his credit cards away for his own sake

 

[fossyant]

@fossyant - Hang on a sec. How many lights have you bought in the last month or three?

Just two twin U2 LEDs. Grand sum of £40. This latest is for my lad.

 

[wanda2010]

Just two twin U2 LEDs. Grand sum of £40. This latest is for my lad.

Oh really? Pics and a sworn statement posted here and you really need to hand those cards to someone for safekeeping.

 

[fossyant]

Oh and two c&b seen rear lights and two Smart R2s. Whoops

 

[wanda2010]

You need help................

 

[M1ke]

Has anyone tried one of these bad boys? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cree-XML-...K_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&hash=item2ec4abd0d2

 

[wanda2010]

Some of us draw the line at lighting up the whole of whichever region we inhabit , however @fossyant might be able to comment

 

[M1ke]

Some of us draw the line at lighting up the whole of whichever region we inhabit , however @fossyant might be able to comment

Yeah I thought it looked a bit over the top....I might give one a try

 

[fossyant]

Has anyone tried one of these bad boys? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cree-XML-...K_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&hash=item2ec4abd0d2

I've got the same light. Very bright indeed, lights up the trails. It will vaporise anyone coming towards you though.

 

[potsy]

When you look at these compared to this new offering from Moon the value is staggering

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Moon-X-Power-850-Rechargeable-Front-Light_67120.htm