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

[MrGrumpy]

I bought the XML torches over a year ago and they are now showing signs of falling to bits. Good timing though as I will soon not need them. Anyway showed my my auld man one of the torches the other week so that he could take the dog into the woods for a walk at my house. Man when he came back "I want one of these bad boys, what kinda torch is that!" Anyway looks like I may need to buy another 2 one for me and one for him!

However getting back to the chinese cheapies, they have there limitations but if you count on not keeping them long term they aint bad

 

[wanda2010]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151204705...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

I only went to get long valve inners. Honest!

 

[martinireland]

I have 2 different cree lights one was listed as a bike light. I have recently found out that it is not water resistant as condensation has built up in the lens. i dismantled it and it dried out but would have expected better for something that was listed incorrectly. the zoom is adjustable...... and hence the problem, its getting it through the joint !

 

[wanda2010]

@martinireland Duck tape solves every problem

 

[Supersuperleeds]

@martinireland Duck tape solves every problem

Duck Tape or Duct Tape

 

[wanda2010]

Oops. That's cos I never sound the 't'. I usually get the spelling right though.

 

[fossyant]

I have 2 different cree lights one was listed as a bike light. I have recently found out that it is not water resistant as condensation has built up in the lens. i dismantled it and it dried out but would have expected better for something that was listed incorrectly. the zoom is adjustable...... and hence the problem, its getting it through the joint !

Grease it. The zoom does create a 'water entry' point !

 

[martinireland]

Ive put lovely red electrical tape on it.Dont really see the point of a zoom function really ? Matches in well with the handle bar tape. I have reserve aldi lights on the bike for when the cree one dies anyways.

 

[lay]

These lights are soo bright i couldnt make out a cycling acquaintance friend when he was riding towards me - they are SERIOUSLY bright!

 

[wanda2010]

I am happy to report my Xtar charger worked a treat and both T6 lights I thought had developed problems now work fine. First use yesterday evening and batteries/light worked tres nicely

Solarstorm X2 light arrived earlier this morning. Battery pack now fully charged and I'll use it on the homeward journey, although I'm torn between that and the Xtar pack .
It's very small much like myself, so a good match .

I may get the black version

Is there a Bikelight Buyers Anonymous support group?

 

[wanda2010]

Potsy I'm still holding you and Fossyant completely and entirely responsible for my behaviour. You both should pay my therapy fees

 

[potsy]

Potsy I'm still holding you and Fossyant completely and entirely responsible for my behaviour. You both should pay my therapy fees

Maybe we can book a group session?

I got the black Solarstorm, maybe I need a different colour too so as to coordinate with my outfit?

 

[wanda2010]

Maybe we can book a group session?

I got the black Solarstorm, maybe I need a different colour too so as to coordinate with my outfit?

I have three red bikes with black bits on them. My beloved SS has red dots on it but is majority yellow and green so a black light would be more suitable obs.

Group session should be on Sunday afternoons

 

[Lien Sdrawde]

My name is Neil.

I have x2 CREE XML XM-L T6, a Lightmalls U2 and a solarstorm.

 

[potsy]

My name is Neil.

I have x2 CREE XML XM-L T6, a Lightmalls U2 and a solarstorm.

If only you had a bike to put them all on