Planet Bike Spot Micro Bicycle Light Review

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(More customer reviews)As a dedicated bike commuter, I need and use a lot of lights. This one seemed like a great deal (and it's a Planet Bike, which are usually well thought out products), but it turned out not to be so. It doesn't seal at all, it has holes in the casing, and any moisture at all causes it to either A) stay on permanently, B) run down the batteries, C) completely disable the switch. I got about one year out of it before the rains destroyed it.

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Planet Bike Spot Headlight with a 300% brighter Nichia eXtreme LED that provides 220 degrees of visibility for up to 1 mile. Features: Ultra compact case is weatherproof, light weight and durable. Flashing and steady mode

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CygoLite Milion 200 LED Rechargable 1-Piece HeadLight W/ Helmet Mount. Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased a new bike, and decided that I should get some lights for it so I can ride at night safely, and not have to worry about getting home from work early enough to do my daily ride while there is still daylight out.
My first experience riding in the dark was with a typical "$35.00 commuter light". The experience was not fun....I constantly felt as though I was about to hit some obstacle that I just could not see due to the lack of solid bright light. When I got home, I thought to myself "I wish there was a light I could get that would work like my SureFire tactical flashlights do". Well, the Cygolite does this.
The MilIon 200 USB cranks out 200 lumens at its high setting, and also gives you a 150 lumen medium setting which is bright enough for most riding. I compared the MilIon 200 USB to my SureFire LumaMax (a 200 lumen tactical flashlight), and found both to be nearly identical brightness. The Cygolight has a wider, more diffuse hotspot which is better for illuminating the area in front of your bike. Also, my Cygolite delivers a near pure-white light with no obvious color cast.
Build quality is excellent, and all of the features work perfectly. The charge indicator, which changes from red to green when the battery has a full charge, is a fantastic feature. I read some other reviews where the reviewer said this didn't work, but on my light it does. Although the MilIon 200 ships with a small charge in its battery, it takes pretty much a full 5 hours of continuous charging to fill it up the first time (the manual says this as well, and my real world experience confirms it). The handlebar mount is well built, and extremely easy to install...takes about 90 seconds. It provides a very strong and stable attachment of the light to your bar, and is easy to make fine adjustments with. But, once you have it the way you like it, it will stay put, even over alot of bumps. You can purchase additional mounts for your other bikes also for pretty cheap. I have not tried the helmet mount.
The single design fault I could find is the attachment of the quick-release clip to the light body itself. This is via a single phillips head screw. I have read other reviews where this screw apparently vibrated loose, causing the light to drop off the bike at speed. They all said the light faired fine, and continued to function perfectly (due to its solid build). However, this is totally avoidable with a really easy fix. Here is a very easy fix to permanently correct this single minor issue: BEFORE YOU USE THIS LIGHT, UNSCREW THE PHILLIPS SCREW THAT ATTACHES THE QUICK RELEASE CLIP TO THE LIGHT, PUT A SMALL DROP OF BLUE (AKA REMOVABLE) LOCKTITE ON THE SCREW, AND THEN RE-ATTACH THE CLIP, TIGHTENING THE SCREW TO A SOLID "HAND TIGHT" TORQUE. This will ensure that the screw stays firmly tight, will not vibrate loose, but still gives you a nice firm side-to-side rotation adjustment if you desire that.
I have been on a few rides with this light and I really love it. It makes the experience of riding in the dark pleasureable, even perhaps addictive. I enjoy riding at night because it is cool out and there usually isn't much wind. The drawback was that it was risky due to lack of visibility (my ability to see surroundings, and vehicles ability to see me). The Cygolite MiLion 200 USB solves that problem 100%. Riding in the dark with an excellent light like this is a fun experience.
I highly recommend this light to anyone. It is built beautifully, has great features, is reasonably priced, and is simply a step above any of its competition in the marketplace, including more expensive offerings from other companies.
I hope this review is helpful.

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1 light + 1 battery =OnePiece = MiliOnFor riders that want a light to be used off road but small enough for commuting, your wait is over.The MiliOn 200 is the top of the line for the MiliOn series, incorporating a powerful High-Brightness LED with a Quick Release USB rechargeable Li-Ion battery into a one piece design. It shares the same features of the standard Milion 150 like 3 brightness modes and battery indicators but it also has more light output as well as both helmet and handlebar mounts. With 200 lumens of light weighing a scant 130 grams on your bike or helmet, this versatile light will shine trhough any road or trail.

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Cateye EL-135 and TL-LD130R Bicycle Headlight and Tail Light Combination Review

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(More customer reviews)These two lights make a great combination for the price. The quick-detach mounts are very straightforward to install, the lights come on and off easily and are bright enough for most conditions. I use them for a 25 mile round trip commute at least one leg of which is before or after sunlight. I use the disco mode on the rear light, and the flashing mode on the front except for the darkest areas. Another great convenience is AA and AAA batteries - I prefer to always use rechargables, so I am never at risk of not having a battery when I need one. Overall, these are very good lights and nicely round out the look on my all-black Fuji Patrol bike. I'm contemplating adding a PlanetBike set just for good measure, but these also do just fine on their own. If you are buying lights, don't go too cheap, these are perfect. Also they can handle a lot of rain (I live in Eugene, OR w/ 200 days of rain a year).

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Perfect for bicyclists commuting in low-light situations, this battery-powered package combines a three-LED white headlight and a three-LED red tail light. The headlight features a wide beam that illuminates plenty of road. The tail light features three flashing modes. Powered by two AA batteries, the headlight runs constantly for 80 hours and in flashing mode (useful for cycling under city lights) for 320 hours. Cateye's OptiCube technology optimizes lens and reflector brightness. Powered by two AAA batteries, the tail light runs up to 150 hours. Each light comes with a mounting bracket. The tail light also has a clothing clip.
About Cateye Founded in 1946 in Osaka, Japan, CatEye is the leading manufacturer of cycle computers, lights, and reflectors to cyclists in the world. In 1964, CatEye was the first in the industry to create a flashing lamp for bicycles, followed by their first battery headlamp in 1982, and the very first bicycle head lamp using white LEDs in 2001. The company's Opticube lens and reflectors make the brightest and most efficient LED headlights. while their LD500 remains the only rear safety light that can meet the rigorous CPSC standards for reflectivity.

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BEV Intl Corp XRL LED Road Handlebar Plug Lights Review

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(More customer reviews)they fit well inside the handlebars, but the batteries they came with were bad, and the way the batteries fit into them makes them only work half of the time do to bad circuit design.

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The BEV Intl Corp XRL Light plugs into handlebars. Features: Flashing and constant LED modes. Sold in pairs, includes batteries

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CygoLite Trion 600: Triple LED Bike Light with Internal Li-Ion Battery Review

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(More customer reviews)This light is very bright. For comparison, using Osram's web site(manufacturer of Sylvania head lamps) rates their halogen automobile headlights at 700 to 1000 lumens (low beam). Cygolite rates this light at 600 lumens. Subjectively, this bike light seems to shine further and much whiter than automobile headlights when cars pass me. I really like the much more consistant and whiter characteristics of the LED light than a conventional light (halogen car light for example). I use this item for commuting. Although I have not used it for off-road, I think that it would provide excellent illumination for that purpose also. The light has four power output settings. The third setting is more than adequate for my use. I should also note that this is a very much a driving light (versus a lower powered 'see me' light). I use it handle bar mounted. This light can be used as a 'see me' light, but I use a separate helmet mounted 'see me' light in flash mode for that purpose.
Pluses (7):
Very white light
Very bright light
No need for a separate battery pack (one can be added if desired for extra run time)... small over-all size compared to separate component systems
Li-ion battery (less weight and better durability)
Well designed/easy to use switches (visually show power settings and remaining battery charge)
Safety - it is great to see and be seen... it is hard for vehicles to ignore you with this on... you will also do a lot less 'feeling' the road surface because you will be seeing the road surface.
USA made
Minuses (3); To be honest, I rate a $300 light more harshly than I would a $50 light (I think that I should able to expect more from a more expensive light). This is an excellent light, but - excluding the first minus - there are two areas that could be improved to make it even better:
Price: $300 is a lot to pay for a bike light... my original commuter bike that I used for many years cost $150.
Battery capacity (let's face it, all batteries have significantly reduced effectiveness in cold weather): especially if you use this in cold weather (I notice this especially at 10F or less), the run time is significantly shortened. At low temperatures, light may only last 45 to 60 minutes at 2 to 3 power setting. During normal temperatures, I have no complaints about the run times. It would be ideal if the battery capacity was increased slightly.
Small complaint (fixable design flaw): light housing mounting screw would frequently come loose while I was riding (I was retightening it every one to two rides...). I do not readjust the light once it is mounted, so this shouldn't happen (and I obviously didn't want to over-tighten it and strip the threads). I solved this problem by applying a light duty thread lock glue (Locktite; do NOT use the type that has to be heated to remove the screw). Problem solved. Manufacturer should apply a thread compound at the factory to prevent the light from potentially bouncing off the pavement.
In conclusion, this is a great light. I highly recommend it with the two slight disadvantages listed (and the cost of course). If it were possible, I would give it a 4.5 star rating.
Because LEDs consume roughly 1/8 the power (of a conventional bulb), bulbs tend to last for the life of the product, very little energy is wasted as heat and have a much whiter light, I look for LEDs to eventually become the new lighting standard. As they are beginning to be used for vehicle, trailer and bus tail and marker lights and are starting to replace incondescent and CFL (compact fluorescent) for business and residential applications, I look for them to eventually replace vehicle headlights, etc. They are that much better than anything else currently available. It will just take a little more time for some of the applications to be refined and - more importantly - for the American public to get used to the idea that something new is better and cheaper (over the life of the product) than the old even though they will have to outlay significantly more money upfront (I could easily turn this into how use of LED lighting and biking could significantly reduce our dependance on fossil fuels, but I'll leave that for a different time and place). Buy a high output LED bike light... even though your pocket will be lighter, you will not regret it.


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Brilliant, tough, compact, and wireless--the CygoLite Trion 600 bike light has it all. The Trion 600 is the first palm-sized LED bicycle system that offers HID-level brilliance, letting you light the path ahead with confidence. No more illuminating just a few narrow feet in front of you, or squinting to make out objects to your side. Instead, the powerful Trion 600 offers an ultra-bright LED output of 600 lumens, with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery keeping the light working for up to 12 consecutive hours at a stretch.The light is also extremely versatile, with four brightness modes--high, mid high, mid low, and low--and several flashing modes, including fast, slow, walking, and SOS. And thanks to the quick-release handlebar mount, it's a breeze to attach the Trion 600 to your bike. The perfect choice for avid road and mountain bikers, the Trion 600 is completely weatherproof and is compatible with an external battery for riders who want additional run time.
Specifications:
LED output: 600 lumens
Wireless: Yes
Light type: 3rd-generation high-brightness LED
Bulb life: 50,000 hours
Battery type: Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery level indicator: Yes, 3 stage
Battery charging time: 3.7 hours
Handlebar size: 25.4 to 31.8 mm
Run time: 2.5 hours (high setting); 12 hours (low setting)
Weight: 0.5 pounds

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Serfas Handle Bar Light Plugs Review

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(More customer reviews)The Serfas Tracer takes a total of 4 watch batteries, which is a nuisance because you're unlikely to have replacements handy when they go dead. There are slots in the plastic casing for the batteries go in, but this means that the batteries and the internal circuit board are exposed. Even though they were stuck in the ends of your handlebars, it seems they had some exposure to the elements. I ride this bike in the rain a lot and when I took the Serfas out to replace the batteries, there was some corrosion around the batteries and a little bit on the circuit board.
I thought I would like the switch mechanism, which is that you push the light bulb itself to toggle it. It's actually remarkably hard to push when you're on the bike though.
The light itself is OK but does not seem particularly bright to me.
I think a better option is Soma Road Flares. I have Soma Road Flares on another bike. They take standard AAA batteries which is great. The unit has a totally sealed plastic casing, with even the battery going into an enclosed housing with a screw-on cap. There is also a rubber grommet around the plastic case to make it fit better in the bar ends, which the Serfas doesn't have. The toggle switch is a little rubber button, which is pretty easy to push on the bike, a little hard if you're wearing full finger gloves. The Somas seem a little brighter than the Serfas to me, although it's probably about the same. The Soma has a plastic "lens" over the LED which makes it look a bit brighter. The Soma Road Flares are a little hard to track down but they're typically $15 which is half the price of the Serfas Tracers. Rivendell has 'em.

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Stuff the Serfas Handle Bar Light Plugs into your bars and you'll feel just like Michael Knight (minus the awesome leather jacket with perpetually rolled-up sleeves). Plus you won't get run over by drunks nearly as much.Product Features
Bulb Type: LED
Power Source: 4 LR44
Backup Power Source: no
Battery Location: front
Batteries Included: yes
Burn Time: 120 hours
Voltage Regulator:
Modes: flashing, steady
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Lumens:
Range:
Waterproof: yes
Weight:
Recommended Use: cycling
Manufacturer Warranty: limited lifetime

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Planet Bike Blinky Safety 1-Led Bicycle Light Set Review

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(More customer reviews)These lights work well, seem to be sturdy in construction and one battery seems to last quite a while. I'm very pleased with them but I couldn't give them 5 stars due to the design of the white light.
I had been using them for about a week and had to take an extra early ride in to work. It was my first when it was dark out. When I turned on the white light on the handlebars it shone in a wide arc, over 180 degrees up and down and left and right. I couldn't see because the light was shinning in my face as well as everywhere else.
A piece of black tape on the top part of the light and I was soon on my way. An easy fix to this if it happens to you.
Still riding with it and it is still working well. It's getting a bit darker every morning this time of year.
As other have noted this light shouldn't be counted on to light your way in the dark (I usually ride on lighted streets) but it will make you much more visible to others on the road.


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Notify drivers and other cyclists of your presence from up to 1 mile away with the Planet Bike Blinky safety set. Equipped with one super-bright white LED for the front and a red LED for the back, the safety set provides 220 degrees of visibility in both flashing and steady modes, depending on your preference. Even better, the Blinky lights clip to just about anything--from handlebars to panniers--with handlebar brackets, a seat post mount, and a seat stay mount to get you started. As a result, you have no excuse to go unseen while riding. Each Blinky light, which comes with an ultra-compact weatherproof case, runs for up to 100 hours on a single CR2032 watch battery (included). The set is also backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
About Planet Bike In November of 1996, Planet Bike was founded in Madison, Wisconsin. In many ways, Planet Bike began as a social experiment that dedicated itself to doing business in a different way. Instead of being just another company that develops and sells products with profit as its end goal, Planet Bike wanted to help bring about positive change for people, their communities, and the environment.
Despite being a simple machine, the people at Planet Bike have always believed that the bicycle has great potential to help improve the world and the lives of the people in it. From the start, they have embraced an alternative corporate purpose which seeks to help get more people on bicycles by making communities friendlier places for the self-propelled. By donating 25% of company profits to causes that promote and facilitate bicycle usage, Planet Bike hopes to make an impact.
Social experiments aside, Planet Bike was born from the heart of a cyclist with a goal of making innovative, high quality, and practical bicycle accessories. Simply put, they strive to design and develop the best bicycle products in the world. In the company's short ten year history, they have made important product innovations within the bicycle industry. Advancements include the 4-line computer which is now a standard in the industry and the world's first self-contained HID light. Not bad for a company that ten years ago started as a one man operation. Today, while still a small company, Planet Bike continues to evolve and improve their product line with the goal of always striving to build accessories that make it easier for people to ride their bikes. Since 1996, Planet Bike's financial support of the grassroots bicycle movement has totaled $500,000. By 2010, they have made a goal to donate $1 million to organizations that are dedicated to making America a friendlier place for cyclists.

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Blackburn System X8 Rechargeable Luxeon Bike Light System Review

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(More customer reviews)After a week of using the Blackburn X8 for commuting 11.5 miles each way to/from work, I can honestly say that it is the brightest light system that I have used. Previously I was using a Light and Motion single lamp system which was great, but on darkened paths and roads, it was too focused and wouldn't project far enough ahead for the speed I wanted to ride. The Blackburn X8 dual system's spot lamp throws a nice bright light quite a bit farther up the road, and the flood lamp is great for illuminating the sides of the path/lane. I also like having the flashing feature on each lamp, because once I get into traffic I switch the flood to blinking to alert drivers. The system charges quickly and I can keep it plugged in without fear of overcharging. The switches are easy to use, and have a nice tactile click when pressed.
The design of the system leaves much to be desired, however. My first gripe is that I initially was intending to mount one lamp on my bars and one on my helmet, but that is not possible because of the cord design. And because only one helmet mount is supplied, the only way to use the two lamps at the same time is to mount them both close together on the bars. Not bad, but information available from retailers made me expect more flexibility when deciding where to mount the lamps. My second gripe is that if you mount the battery to the bike frame, you need to remove it in order to charge it. The charging receptacle inaccessible when it is frame mounted, and removing it and remounting it quickly became a pain in the butt. I finally resorted to putting the battery in a cut down water bottle and keeping it in the cage, but it would have been simple to make the charging receptacle accessible while still mounted to the frame. Thirdly, the design of the bar mounts cause inteference with the cable housing. I needed to remove the bar tape and reposition the housing so I could get the mounts positioned right. Finally, the overall cosmetics seems to be aimed at the younger, "armored gear" crowd with its fins, hoods and facets. I much prefer the simple elegant design of the L&M system.
Now that I have worked through the issues and am used to the quirks of the X8 system, I like it, and I am glad I made the switch. Performance is top shelf. However, I hope Blackburn considers a minor re-design of the battery pack and handlebar mounts to cure the issues that I described. Then perhaps the design would match the performance.

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Lighter, smaller, and just as powerful¿our System X lights have evolved. They still pack state-of-the-art Luxeon emitters for incredible light output and long runtimes, which when combined with our Constant Current Technology and unique-to-Blackburn heat management, allows for more light output and less dimming than the competition. The evolution lies in new Li-lon battery designs that are 45% smaller and 30% lighter than the previous design. Even the lamp heads have been tweaked for a 30% savings.

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CygoLite TridenX 600 LED Li-Ion: Triple LED Bike Light with Stem-Mount Li-Ion Battery Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this light after researching many other lights. I first saw it at Performance bikes and its light weight is what first caught my attention. Added to that, it gives off so much light my boyfriend thought I was a car pulling into the driveway when I got home from work on my bike. The battery is small and fits on the limited space my stem offers and it charges in only three and a half hours. I ride a cyclocross bike as a commuter and this light works excellent for what I need. My boyfriend is thinking of competing in a 24 hour race and this light would be perfect for that. It has four settings, the brightest is very bright and the weakest is still bright. You can clearly see potholes and junk in the road ahead of you at a good distance. Fast riding is safer with this light at night. Plus, if you want to be obnoxious, this little light has flash and strobe settings. Cars will definitely see you coming. Maybe even mistake you for a motorcycle. Overall, this light is worth the money and I'd buy it over any of NiteRiders lights, of which I also looked at the bike shop.

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Designed specifically for long races and competitive night riding, the CygoLite TridenX Li-Ion bike light will illuminate the path ahead for hours at a stretch. The TridenX Li-Ion boasts an ultra-thin, stem-mounted lithium-ion battery pack that lasts between 2.5 and 12 hours on a single charge (2.5 hours on the high setting and 12 hours on the low setting). As a result, you can ride all night long without the hassle of changing the battery or swapping lamps. In addition, the light's three high-brightness LEDs offer an output of 600 lumens, ensuring HID-level brilliance as you ride down city streets or country roads. No more illuminating just a few narrow feet in front of you, or squinting to make out objects in the darkness.And riders will love the light's Cross-Fire technology, which offers highly focused optical lenses to expand your field of vision. Other details include four brightness settings (high, medium high, medium low, and low); four special flashing modes (fast, slow, walking, and SOS); a three-stage battery level indicator; a helmet mount; and a heavy-duty flip-lock handlebar bracket that fits both oversized and standard-sized handlebars.
Specifications:
LED output: 600 lumens
Light type: 3rd-generation high-brightness LED
Battery type: High-capacity lithium-ion frame mount
Battery level indicator: Yes, 3 stage
Battery charging time: 3.7 hours
Lighting modes: 4 bicycle, 4 special
High-brightness run time: 2.5 hours
Low-brightness run time: 12 hours
Walking mode run time: 60 hours
Head weight: 0.25 pounds
Battery weight: 0.3 pounds

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CygoLite MityCross 350 LED Dual LED Bike Light with Stem-Mount Li-Ion Battery Review

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(More customer reviews)After researching various lights suitable for nighttime road use, I purchased the MityCross because of its light weight, bright beam, and lithium-ion battery (for cold weather and fast charging). I have had this light mounted on my handlebars for about 3 months now, and this is a huge step up from my previous 1W LED light.
The light is well constructed, using a thick handlebar mount, and a durable metal housing around the light, and the battery has a thick Velcro strap to attach it to the front stem. The size is astounding; the light is slightly larger than a golf ball, while the battery is about the size of an iPhone folded lengthwise. The light also comes with a helmet mount, which costs extra on many other light systems. The charger can be used in 110V or 220V outlets, which is a plus if you go overseas, and is very fast compared to NiMH chargers.
There are 6 modes, which are separately grouped into (high, medium, low) and (flashing, walking, SOS). Simply pressing the power button will start the light in high mode, with repeated presses cycling through medium, low, then high again and so on. The light can be started in flashing mode by holding down the power button for a few seconds and releasing, when the light is off, and can be cycled to walking and SOS, then back to flashing by pressing the button. There is also a three-LED battery gauge which "blinks" more slowly as the battery is drained.
Rated battery life for each mode: High=3.5hrs, Medium=5hrs, Low=17hrs, Flashing=50hrs, Walking=100hrs, SOS=100hrs.
The beam pattern is rather wide (compared to cheap LED lights), which is optimal for mountain biking. I would have preferred a more narrow and brighter beam for road use, but it does light up the pavement 100-200 feet in front as well as signs from thousands of feet away!
I prefer to use the "medium" setting at night, as it is rated for 5 hours, which means I only have to charge it once a week, and it still puts out a ton of light. In the daytime, I usually go with one of the two strobe options that are available for visibility.
I have not had any issues with this light while riding in rain or snow (not waterproof see UPDATE1), or when it was -10F outside. The light and battery are well sealed.
The only weirdness with this light is that it will automatically turn on in high mode when you plug in the battery, so you have to remember to turn it off. Otherwise, the light will stay on until the battery is drained. Also, when the battery is almost dead, the light will begin to flash on and off uncontrollably, which was not documented in the instructions.
Overall, this light is a terrific value in its class, if you are doing nighttime on or off road riding often, consider this light as it is a high-quality product that should last for many years.
UPDATE1: After three months of use, I have found that water can seep into the light through the button on top, which was causing the light to function sporadically. The light is completely sealed by rubber gaskets except for along the button and at the battery plug. I pulled out the button for a day, let the headlight dry, and now it works fine again, so I have put a large piece of clear packaging tape across the button so that water cannot get in through there.
UPDATE2: After nine months, the battery would no longer charge (the LED light on the charger was orange, a mix of red and green alternating rapidly). Fortunately, Cygolite allowed me to return the light system for repair and replaced the battery free under the one-year warranty (sent it in on a Friday and got it back the next Tuesday). The new battery looks the same except for having a different logo, so maybe it's better. I was very pleased with their excellent customer support, and will buy more of their products in the future.
UPDATE3: Announced August 1st 2010, Cygolite will be offering the Mitycross 400 and 320 for the 2011 year (price TBD), which I suspect will replace the respective Mitycross 350 and 300 models very soon. They will offer the same 3.5/17 hours high/low battery life, and have the same 240g system weight.

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Incredibly small and impressively bright, the MityCross 350 LED bike light is an ideal choice for avid road and mountain bikers. The MityCross 350 boasts two third-generation, high-brightness LED lights, which combine to illuminate any road or trail without weighing you down. No more illuminating just a few narrow feet in front of you, or squinting to make out objects to your side. The light is also extremely versatile, with three brightness modes--high, medium, and low--and three flashing modes, including regular, walking, and SOS.And riders will love the light's Cross-Fire technology, which crosses the highly focused beams to double the viewing area. Other details include a quick-release handlebar mount, a helmet mount, a lightweight aluminum alloy casing, a compact lithium-ion stem-mount battery, a three-stage battery level indicator, and a four-hour Rapid Smart charger.
Specifications:
LED output: 350 lumens
Bicycle/special lighting modes: 3/3
Light type: 3rd-generation high-brightness LED
Battery type: Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery level indicator: Yes, 3 stage
Battery charging time: 4 hours
Handlebar size: 25.4 to 31.8 mm
Run time: 3.5 hours (high setting); 17 hours (low setting)
Weight: 0.53 pounds

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Monkey Light Bike Light Review

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(More customer reviews)I got one for my front wheel and one for the back. The devices themselves are light as a feather; it's the batteries that add the weight. Hold three double-A batteries in your hand and you will get a feel for the weight you'll have on each wheel. You may feel the unbalance at times. It seems to cause a slight forward-backward shimmy when coasting at high speeds, but then it's probably only when the two sets of lights are lined up with each other. It is not enough of a shimmy to make me feel out of control of the bike, and I like the lights enough that I do not mind the shimmy. I am sure that the issue of balance will vary with each bike and rider.
One set of lights per wheel does not create the complete disk of light effect I had expected after looking at pictures on the website. At the speed I usually go in the city, I get a sweeping pattern that fills about only about one quarter of the wheel. The eye easily follows the lights as they rotate around & around.
The device has several buttons which allow you to customize the display - color, speed and pattern. However, it's impossible to see the effects when you are riding the bike yourself. If you can rig up a bike stand, or put the bike on the ground upside-down in the dark, that might work if you really want to test and see the different pattern choices. I only use my spoke lights when it's dark, of course, and when one is at the bike rack all bundled up in winter gear, it's hard to get down on the ground and see all those tiny buttons. So, I usually just push the "ON" button and let it go with the default.
I recommend installing the spoke lights so that the control buttons face the side of the bike you normally use to mount and dismount.

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A revolutionary bike light that keeps you visible! It features 32 of the brightest full color LEDs available, and cutting edge visual effects custom designed by our electronic artists.The Monkey Light sets a new standard for bike lighting with outstanding visibility and a rugged, practical design made for daily use in all weather conditions. It's easy to mount on the spokes of nearly any bike - Road, City, Cruiser, Mountain and BMX bikes.The Monkey Light provides great front, rear and side visibility at any speed. It creates full color patterns on your spinning bike wheel at 10 to 30 mph (15 to 50 km/h). The digital effects are instantly customizable - with on-board buttons you can choose the colors, patterns and mood to fit any situation. The light is perfect for daily commuters, urban cyclists, casual evening riders - anytime you want to be visible after dark or in the rain.What's included:* 1 MonkeyLectric Light* 1 waterproof battery cover* 4 rubber mounting pads* 1 steel anti-theft wire* 6 plastic mounting straps* 1 instruction sheet* 2 bike stickers* 1 year warrantySpecifications* Power: 3 x AA batteries (any type), NIMH rechargeable provide best performance* Battery life: up to 30 hours* Fit: most common bicycle wheels 20" or larger (BMX, Mountain, Road, etc. Must have 16 to 40 spokes).* Riding speed: up to 30 mph (50 km/h). Patterns visible above 8-10mph (12-15km/h).* Visibility: front and side visibility when mounted on front wheel. rear and side visibility when mounted on rear wheel.* Mounting: straps to spokes of wheel with vibration-proof 3-point mount (included).* Rugged IP55 fiber composite construction designed for daily use in all weather conditions* 32 ultra bright full color LEDs (16 on each side)

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Nite Ize SKL-03-07 SpokeLit LED Safety Light for Bike Wheels, 5-Color Review

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(More customer reviews)I got two lights as gifts, took them out of the package, checked to see how to install them and didn't pay attention to "activation". The lights as shipped only light for 30 seconds so the batteries don't fail while in transit or on the rack.
Push and hold the on button for 10-12 seconds. The light will flash rapidly. Now when you turn it on it will stay on until you turn it off.
They make my bike really visible in night riding. I highly recommend these lights. Bright and easy to install.

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Nite Ize SpokeLit is a secure spoke light that remains in position even during off road use. Features: L.E.D. light in glow or flash mode. Water resistant and shock proof. Batteries included. Easy on, easy off mount that fits most spoked wheels

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Planet Bike Alias HID Bicycle Light Set with Integrated Battery Review

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(More customer reviews)This headlight fit my requirements perfectly. Since everything is contained in one relatively small sleek package, removing and installing is quick and easy. I at first worried that the mount would not be robust enough to keep the light from moving when going over bumps. No more worries - it has held its position going 30+ MPH over fairly rough asphalt. I ride a road bike so cannot comment on how well it would do off road.
Light output is excellent. It is probably about 30% brighter than my 15W halogen and has a wide coverage. I have to ride down an unlit road in pitch darkness on my morninig commute dodging potholes and the edge of the road. I reach speeds of just over 30 MPH and this light provides the luminence necessary to avoid those obstacles.
The 2.5 to 3 hours of burn time for this light is somewhat limited compared to others, but for me is perfect. I would rather have this capacity and the resulting compact size than to have a large capacity with the probable external battery. The unit uses a Li-Ion battery which is much better than either NiCad or NiMh in terms of capacity per unit size and weight, charge time, and any memory effects.
Workmanship is impeccable. This thing could be put in a museum. It looks and feels like a high quality instrument. The soft case that it comes in is very handy too.
My only complaint about this light would probably be with the mount. Although it is pretty easy to use and holds the light very well, once you get it adjusted to your handlebar it is easy to lose the adjustment once you take it off. Also, the adjustment resolution is a little coarse with one turn of the adjustment screw the minimum you can adjust. Not a big problem but I had to find something to complain about. You could avoid this by leaving the mount on the bike and just unclipping the light from the mount.

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See clearly at night and alert drivers and other cyclists to your presence with this Alias HID light set from Planet Bike. Designed to fit 25.5 mm to 31.8 mm handlebars, the light includes a 10-watt, high-intensity discharge (HID) bulb that employs Solarc technology to light an efficient path. Solarc bulbs offer several characteristics that distinguish them from other metal halide lamps, including small size, low wattage, a short arc gap, and a high color temperature. From a user perspective, the bulbs produce sunlight-caliber illumination that maintains outstanding brightness through its lifetime while requiring just one third the amount of energy required to power comparable halogen lamps. Cyclists will also dig the light's integrated battery and light head, which eliminate wires for a cleaner look and a quick attachment. Other details include a 14.4-volt lithium-ion battery that charges in just under three hours, a custom soft case for convenient transport and storage, and a 2.5-hour runtime on the high setting and a 3.25-hour runtime on the low settings. The Alias HID light, which weighs only 0.84 pounds, carries a limited lifetime warranty.
About Planet Bike In November of 1996, Planet Bike was founded in Madison, Wisconsin. In many ways, Planet Bike began as a social experiment that dedicated itself to doing business in a different way. Instead of being just another company that develops and sells products with profit as its end goal, Planet Bike wanted to help bring about positive change for people, their communities, and the environment.
Despite being a simple machine, the people at Planet Bike have always believed that the bicycle has great potential to help improve the world and the lives of the people in it. From the start, they have embraced an alternative corporate purpose which seeks to help get more people on bicycles by making communities friendlier places for the self-propelled. By donating 25% of company profits to causes that promote and facilitate bicycle usage, Planet Bike hopes to make an impact.
Social experiments aside, Planet Bike was born from the heart of a cyclist with a goal of making innovative, high quality, and practical bicycle accessories. Simply put, they strive to design and develop the best bicycle products in the world. In the company's short ten year history, they have made important product innovations within the bicycle industry. Advancements include the 4-line computer which is now a standard in the industry and the world's first self-contained HID light. Not bad for a company that ten years ago started as a one man operation. Today, while still a small company, Planet Bike continues to evolve and improve their product line with the goal of always striving to build accessories that make it easier for people to ride their bikes. Since 1996, Planet Bike's financial support of the grassroots bicycle movement has totaled $500,000. By 2010, they have made a goal to donate $1 million to organizations that are dedicated to making America a friendlier place for cyclists.

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Planet Bike Beamer 3 LED Bicycle Light with Quick Cam Bracket Mount Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had mine for almost two years of heavy use. The light is very bright, providing a great deal of visibility and some illumination of the road in front, which is enough for the city, and batteries last a very long time. Most pleasingly, the mounting system is very durable and it seems likely that it will withstand several years of regular use. The unit appears to be impervious to rain. As with all of the gear I've purchased from Planet Bike, a superior level of design is evident. A good, basic LED headlight.

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Whether you're a 24-hour racer or a super commuter, the Planet Bike Beamer 3 bicycle light will keep your path well lit. The Beamer 3 is equipped with three white Nichia eXtreme v2.0 LEDs, which not only illuminate your way after the sun has gone down, but also make you visible to passing cars or pedestrians. In addition, the light attaches securely to your bike thanks to the Quick Cam bracket mounts, which adjust or remove in seconds without tools. The Beamer 3--which offers up to 100 hours of runtime on two AA batteries (included)--boasts both flashing and steady modes and carries a limited lifetime warranty.
About Planet Bike In November of 1996, Planet Bike was founded in Madison, Wisconsin. In many ways, Planet Bike began as a social experiment that dedicated itself to doing business in a different way. Instead of being just another company that develops and sells products with profit as its end goal, Planet Bike wanted to help bring about positive change for people, their communities, and the environment.
Despite being a simple machine, the people at Planet Bike have always believed that the bicycle has great potential to help improve the world and the lives of the people in it. From the start, they have embraced an alternative corporate purpose which seeks to help get more people on bicycles by making communities friendlier places for the self-propelled. By donating 25% of company profits to causes that promote and facilitate bicycle usage, Planet Bike hopes to make an impact.
Social experiments aside, Planet Bike was born from the heart of a cyclist with a goal of making innovative, high quality, and practical bicycle accessories. Simply put, they strive to design and develop the best bicycle products in the world. In the company's short ten year history, they have made important product innovations within the bicycle industry. Advancements include the 4-line computer which is now a standard in the industry and the world's first self-contained HID light. Not bad for a company that ten years ago started as a one man operation. Today, while still a small company, Planet Bike continues to evolve and improve their product line with the goal of always striving to build accessories that make it easier for people to ride their bikes. Since 1996, Planet Bike's financial support of the grassroots bicycle movement has totaled $500,000. By 2010, they have made a goal to donate $1 million to organizations that are dedicated to making America a friendlier place for cyclists.

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Blackburn Quadrant and Mars 3.0 Combo Bicycle Light Set Review

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(More customer reviews)At first I was hesitant to get a battery powered headlight and taillight, but after I installed it (with ease), I LOVED IT!! The LED headlight is very bright and the LED taillight is virtually impossible to miss (I think it is as prominent as some motorcycle taillights). The ability to flash each light and the taillight also having orange lights on the side makes it even more visible. Mounting the lights on my bike only took 15 minutes and only the taillight needed for me to use a screwdriver (to tighten and tweak the angle). The LEDs are really great and so far after using it for over 4 hours, I see no fade in the light power. The headlight has four LEDs with 3 modes (4 steady, 2 blink 2 steady, and 4 blinking (which looks like a strobe light)) and the rear also has 3 modes (steady, steady blinking, and random blinking). Be aware that you will need a jewelers screwdriver to open the rear taillight to install the batteries. Each of the lights detaches from the bike mounts and allow you to use them when camping or to clip on the taillight to your bookbag or clothing for visibility when walking along a highway or where cars are present, and the headlight can be used as a nice flashlight. The only thing I have to say is that you still need to look out for cab drivers in the Big Apple, since they can't stand that your lights are brighter than theirs and seem drawn to bikers while driving. Get this light, you won't regret it, I sure didn't. :-)

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An essential measure for any safety-conscious biker, the Blackburn Quadrant and Mars 3.0 Combo Bicycle Lights will help make sure you see the road and drivers see you. This combination of lights includes one Blackburn Quadrant light and one Blackburn Mars 3.0 light. The Quadrant is constructed in a tough, water-resistant case and utilizes four super-bright white LEDs. This bicycle light features optically-boosted center LEDs that light up what is ahead, and wide angle side LEDs with side-light pipes that provide 180-degrees of visibility. Blackburn's Quadrant light runs on four AA batteries (included) for 110 hours in steady mode, or 300 hours in flash mode.
The Mars 3.0 is constructed in a tough, water-resistant case and utilizes seven super-bright red LEDs. This rear bicycle light features lens optics that increase its visible distance, and side LEDs that provide 180-degree safety-boosting visibility. Blackburn's Mars 3.0 runs on two AAA batteries (included) for up to 50 hours in steady mode, or 150 hours in flash mode.
About Blackburn In 1975, Jim Blackburn set out to design stronger, lighter, more innovative and more reliable cycling products. The first were bags and racks designed for touring. From there, Blackburn grew. Over the next 30 years, Blackburn's spark of innovation would lead to many revolutionary products, like the first high quality aircraft aluminum rack, the first dual stroke minipump, the first oversized mountain minipump and the first dual stage/dual stroke floorpump just to name a few. For 2005, Blackburn's creative spark is burning brighter than ever. And as we head into our 30th year, Blackburn is re-dedicated to designing smart, reliable, no nonsense accessories that are essential to your riding experience.

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Planet Bike 3040 Superflash Tail Light and Blaze Headlight Light Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this combo because I really needed a tail light and the extra headlight would be a bonus. Well, here's the story. The Superflash tail light is simply incredible. Whether in blink or steady mode, this thing is BRIGHT, even in daytime with direct sunlight. I have two of these Superflash tail lights and motorists can't miss me - in flashing mode you look like an emergency vehicle! The Superflash has survived falling off my bike while riding with only minor scuffs (I failed to clip it in completely - you need to be careful about that). The Blaze headlight is, on the other hand, disappointing. It has a very narrow, focused beam of only moderate brightness. In flashing mode, the beam is way too narrow as a "be seen" light, unless the observer is dead center in front of the beam. I use the Blaze as a spot light supplement to a wider angle headlight, but I would not recommend it as a sole headlight.

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Notify drivers and other cyclists of your presence from up to 1 mile away with the Planet Bike Superflash taillight and Blaze headlight set. Equipped with a half-watt Blaze LED light for the front and a combo LED set for the back, the set provides wide visibility in both flashing and steady modes, depending on your preference. In addition, the rear Superflash light--which includes three half-watt Blaze LEDs and 2 eXtreme LEDs--clips to just about anything, with bike mounts and a clip mount to get you started. As a result, you have no excuse to see poorly or go unseen while riding. Each of the two lights runs for up to 100 hours per battery set (2 AAs for the Blaze and 2 AAAs for the Superflash, included) and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
About Planet Bike Planet Bike was founded in Madison, Wisconsin, in November of 1996. In many ways, Planet Bike began as a social experiment first and foremost, with a dedication to doing business in a different way. Instead of being just another company that develops and sells products with profit as its end goal, Planet Bike wanted to help bring about positive change for people, their communities, and the environment.
The people at Planet Bike have always believed that the bicycle has great potential to help improve the world and the lives of the people in it. From the start, they have embraced an alternative corporate purpose that seeks to help get more people on bicycles by making communities friendlier places for the self-propelled. By donating 25 percent of company's profits to causes that promote and facilitate bicycle usage, Planet Bike hopes to make an impact.
Social experiments aside, Planet Bike was born from the heart of a cyclist with a goal of making innovative, high quality, and practical bicycle accessories. Simply put, the company strives to design and develop the best bicycle products in the world. In the company's short 10-year history, it has made a number of important product innovations within the bicycle industry. Advancements include the four-line computer, which is now a standard in the industry, and the world's first self-contained HID light. Not bad for a company that started as a one-man operation more than a decade ago. While still a small company, Planet Bike continues to evolve and improve its product line with the goal of always striving to build accessories that make it easier for people to ride their bikes. Since 1996, Planet Bike's financial support of the grassroots bicycle movement has totaled $500,000. By 2010, Planet Bike has made a goal to donate $1 million to organizations that are dedicated to making America a friendlier place for cyclists.

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Vetta NiteVision LED and TSL-1 Bicycle Headlight and Tail Light Combo Review

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(More customer reviews)This light promises a lot and falls far short of delivering performance. The rear light functions well, but uses non-mainstream batteries similar to those that are used in car door openers.
The head light is very dim, and you can barely see the light on the pavement when there is any ambient light present. My mistake was to buy this product based on the manufacturer description, since there were no posted reviews. That is the beauty of reviews posted by others.
I have returned the light set and ordered one with positive reviews.

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The ultimate lighting combo for versatility and power to light the way and keep you safe, no matter how far you go, the Vetta NiteVision LED and TSL-1 Bicycle Headlight and Taillight Combo will allow you to travel the road or trail at all times of night. The headlight boasts three Super Bright LEDs that will flood the road with steady white light and the taillight has 5 Super Bright LEDs for optimum visibility.
The NiteVision LED Headlight boasts three Super Bright LEDs powered by three AAA batteries. The headlight runs for up to 22 hours with the headlight on high, up to 150 hours with the low safety-light mode on, and up to 220 hours in the safety flashing-light mode.
The TSL-1 Taillight has 3 Super Bright LEDs facing out, and LEDs facing each side for a total of 5 LEDs offering 220 degrees of visibility in steady, flashing, or running modes. Running with two XLR-1 batteries the taillight has running times of: 150 hours in constant mode and 220 hours in flashing and running modes.
The NiteVision LED Headlight can be mounted on the handle bar with the quick release swivel mount, clipped to your helmet using the multi-use mount, or carried by hand, to suit your needs wherever you are. The bike mount fits handlebars up to 31.8 millimeters wide. The quick release bike mount allows you to stow the headlight or take it with you for security. The TSL-1 Taillight attaches to seat posts with diameters of 26.8 to 30.8 millimeters.
Designed for versatility and utility, the NiteVision LED 3L Headlight comes with a quick release bike mount, and a multi-use headlight, flashlight helmet mount. The bike mount is suitable for handlebars of up to 31.8 millimeters. The Helmet mount clips onto your helmet and can also be clipped to other surfaces for a variety of lighting needs. The taillight attaches to seat posts with diameters of 26.8 to 30.8 millimeters.
With water resistance up to 30 meters and shock proof, the headlight and taillight can be used in any weather conditions and will stand up to wear and tear. With super-long battery run times, sturdy construction, and versatile usage options this is an ideal headlight taillight combo for expeditions and daily use.
Headlight Specifications:
Three Super Bright LEDs
High, low, or flashing modes
Quick release bike mount
Suitable for handlebar up to 31.8 millimeters
Multi-usage headlight, flashlight helmet mount
Water resistant to 30 meters
Shock proof
Takes three AAA batteries (included)
Running time: 22 hours (high), 150 hours (low), 220 hours (flashing)

Taillight Specifications:
Five Super Bright LEDs
220¡ of visibility
Steady, flashing or running modes
Water resistant and shock proof
Takes two XLR-1 batteries
Running time: 150 hours (constant), 220 hours (flashing), 220 hours (running)
Bracket fits seat stem: 26.8 to 30.8 millimeters in diameter

What's in the Box? Vetta NiteVision LED Headlight, TSL-1 Taillight, headlight bike mount, headlight multi-usage mount, all mounting materials, three AAA batteries
Manufacturer's Warranty Three-year limited warranty

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