lukesdad
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I ve got the ultrafire 900 lumen ones that only have one setting. Also i'd get the ultrafire charger. have alook at this site he knows his stuff http://www.torchythebatteryboy.com/
Ultrafire Cree XM-L Cree T6 LED light
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Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
- Location
- South Glos
The batteries are 18650 rechargeables. Not your average AA or AAAs.
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Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
- Location
- South Glos
Another image taken yesterday - this light is a very useful piece of kit.
got two of these albeit the 502b model, seems plenty bright although I do not have a set of fully charged batteries so cannot tell if what I am seeing is full brightness. Either way seem fine to me, spotty for sure but ideal for road use. I quite like the SOS mode on mine, slow flash followed by quick flashing, ideal for traffic duties whilst in town. £20 for the pair is a bargain I think, Hope Vision is a fortune in comparison!
The Jogger
Legendary Member
- Location
- Spain
Yes and a rip off.
Personally i wouldn't use the sos mode on the bike, the dark pause is too long, and it's irregularity is too distracting. You want a driver to have their attention grabbed and to then think bicycle, not w.t.f. is that distracting and (possibly) dazzlingly me, and where's it gone now...oh bloody hell that's annoying...bang...oh it was a bicycle. Just my personal opinion based on when I've seen irregular strobes used at night when I've been driving. Thinking about it you want the light to flash on-off-on within the 'glance time' of a driver as their eyes scan about. FWIW it's also not legal if attached to the bike, has to be regular and 1-4Hz.
Also the Hope is several times more expensive, but you'll be getting a much better build quality, battery life (even vs. 18650) and it's from Barnoldswick. I use one of each, a zoomable T6 torch and a Hope vision 1.
Also the Hope is several times more expensive, but you'll be getting a much better build quality, battery life (even vs. 18650) and it's from Barnoldswick. I use one of each, a zoomable T6 torch and a Hope vision 1.
Col5632
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- Location
- Cowdenbeath
I have no idea why but this^^^^ made me chuckle. Waiting for a similar light coming from Hong Kong, hoping its better quality than the last light i got from hong kong. Bought the Smart 35 recently and its a good light and lights up my way on an unlit path just not enough to go above 12-15mph with.
While I'm about it, be aware that the 501/502 type torches DON'T have a reversible middle section. If you do reverse it because the threads are different depths you'll flatten some of them when you screw it tight. This can be fixed with some filing and gouging, of the sort that involves slipping and cutting your hand. You can guess how I know this!
Remember I run with two torches, one on full and only when in town switch one to SoS, which I think works quite well. Of course as these are uber bright I point it down to the ground rather than face on. Got flashed at before with the MS clone I ran last winter, by an irate driver as it was very bright. Anyway hoping my battery charger has turned up today, not been running on full charged batteries so interested to see what the difference is on brightness.
Ah, I should have reread earlier posts, apologies. I still think its worth making the point for general consumption as I often see riders using what I think are less than ideal settings especially if it's a single light in an unlit area.
Col5632
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- Location
- Cowdenbeath
Did the listing not saying where the item is based?
Yes it was from the UK anyway eventually got a message back from the seller, when I ordered it was out of stock apparently??!! Anyway as suspected restocked from China,restock came in 3 days ago but my item was despatched yesterday apparently, Ebay said it was despatched 3 days ago?? Confused much ? 
If it comes today tomorrow fine, batteries need charged now used all my spare up 
, might have to stick my old light back on! My item was meant to arrive between 9-13 Nov, my other purchases were no bother and yes they all were originally from China as well but shipped from here?
If it comes today tomorrow fine, batteries need charged now used all my spare up , might have to stick my old light back on! My item was meant to arrive between 9-13 Nov, my other purchases were no bother and yes they all were originally from China as well but shipped from here?
Col5632
Guru
- Location
- Cowdenbeath
Yes it was from the UK anyway eventually got a message back from the seller, when I ordered it was out of stock apparently??!! Anyway as suspected restocked from China,restock came in 3 days ago but my item was despatched yesterday apparently, Ebay said it was despatched 3 days ago?? Confused much ?
Its bad that they have said its been dispatched when it hasnt really, 1 week since i ordered mine from Hong Kong, hopefully come next week, impressed with my smart light though, will be kept as a backup
