Moonworshipers

[Roseland triker]

I need a new light as my light and motion has finally stopped holding charge.

Mostly used for forest mountain biking it's been really good. It was a few hundred quid very many years ago.

Any suggestions for a light that has a spread aswell as a spotlight at the same time.?

 

[T4tomo]

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[classic33]

Why not replace the battery/batteries?

 

[Roseland triker]

Why not replace the battery/batteries?

Just trying to work out the amp hours as to weather I can build a new pack up.

It's a great light

 

[fossyant]

Just trying to work out the amp hours as to weather I can build a new pack up.

It's a great light

If you are UK based, it's worth giving MTB Batteries an email - they can re-build battery packs !

https://www.mtbbatteries.co.uk/

Otherwise, the cheap chinese lights are darn good, with the 4 cell packs, although I'd suggest getting a battery pack holder, and using decent quality cells instead - that's what I do.

 

[Roseland triker]

Yeah in Cornwall so I'll look into it.
The pack just seems like shrink wrapped batteries. It comes with a frame holder for the battery but I use it on my lid so usually tuck it in my pocket or camelpak.

Was wondering if I could use a laptop battery

 

[fossyant]

Yeah in Cornwall so I'll look into it.
The pack just seems like shrink wrapped batteries. It comes with a frame holder for the battery but I use it on my lid so usually tuck it in my pocket or camelpak.

Was wondering if I could use a laptop battery

Laptop batteries do use the same cells. BUT, and this is a big but...

Unless you know what you are doing, and are dead handy with a soldering kit, and understand these batteries are a bit volatile, then leave alone. Don't go bodging laptop batteries, or trying to fix one of these.

Likelihood of a fire is high as these cells pack a punch in amps. Cross wire them and they will go up.

 

[Roseland triker]

Laptop batteries do use the same cells. BUT, and this is a big but...

Unless you know what you are doing, and are dead handy with a soldering kit, and understand these batteries are a bit volatile, then leave alone. Don't go bodging laptop batteries, or trying to fix one of these.

Likelihood of a fire is high as these cells pack a punch in amps. Cross wire them and they will go up.

I'm ok with the Idea.

Sorting out battery bikes because of poor connections and corrosion on a fairly regular basis.

 

[Roseland triker]

Messaged them see if I can increase lifespan of each charge. (Mtb batteries)
I have also found replacement units but there £000s.

 

[DiggyGun]

I actually use Moon lights. They have a very large and comprehensive range. They might do something suitable for you.

This is their website for information, but I get mine from Amazon.
https://moon-sport.com/

 

[nlmkiii]

Magicshine Monteer 6500 looks really tempting after I watched a youtube review:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdC7vZRYleI&t=339s


Not too pricey either at £250. but there are options at 3500lumens for like £130 which would definitely be enough for 99% of situations.