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

[potsy]

So. Round two this winter? Can we watch (via video-link) from the safety of our homes?

Fossy's safe this winter, I won't be doing that commute route

 

[dan_bo]

So. Round two this winter? Can we watch (via video-link) from the safety of our homes?

Sounds like frigging TRON.

 

[Hacienda71]

Turns out my Amazon marketplace seller was using a Chinese dropshipper, so a month after ordering my tracking status is still 进口总包互封封发, 北京国际, 英国

Mine hasn't arrived from China a month on.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Mine hasn't arrived from China a month on.

I contacted them and they are sending a light out from their uk branch.

 

[MrGrumpy]

There was an embargo on stuff being shipped from China, batteries was defo on the list. Best thing is not to order direct from China if you can help it.

 

[2good]

Think mine may have died!!!

Fully charged it last nite but it's now playing up

When I connect it to the battery the back of the lamp is green, press the button and u get all 3 modes but it then goes off after 30ish secs.. Unplug it and reconnect and it does the same???

Battery or lamp

 

[inkd]

Not good, I just took a punt on one of these cheapo ebay jobs.

 

[2good]

Took the battery apart, looks like water damage loose connection!!!

Where can i get a replacement battery?

 

[MrGrumpy]

Torchy boy on ebay does replacements IRC. However you have just experienced the downside to these cheap batteries. If they were sealed, rather than the cardboard used in some.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Took the battery apart, looks like water damage loose connection!!!

Where can i get a replacement battery?

This might help you http://www.dhgate.com/product/dhgate/135922508.html

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Hmm, I complained on Saturday that my light hadn't arrived from China, and today my light arrived in Amazon packaging...

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I don't know how everyone else is attaching the cables on their bikes, but I am using these. Reusable velcro cable ties, makes it a lot easier to remove the lights when you need to

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261293494271?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I don't know how everyone else is attaching the cables on their bikes, but I am using these. Reusable velcro cable ties, makes it a lot easier to remove the lights when you need to

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261293494271?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

I just wrap the excess cable around my handlebars.

 

[Andrew Br]

I don't need a new light (I have several lots already) but I'm attracted to this type:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3x-CREE-2...K_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&hash=item20c662166f

The main draw is the remote switch that would mean that I could "dip" the light without taking one of my hands off the bars.
We all "dip" when a car/bike/pedestrian is coming the other way, don't we ?

Does anyone have any user experience of this type of light ?
If so, how effective/useful/easy to use is the switch ?

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[cyberknight]

I don't know how everyone else is attaching the cables on their bikes, but I am using these. Reusable velcro cable ties, makes it a lot easier to remove the lights when you need to

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261293494271?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Currently using a couple of those snap on wrist reflector things around the top tube as they hold the cable, are easy to slide on and off and add a bit of "see me" to the general ensemble.