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 HL-EL530 LED Bicycle Headlight Review

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(More customer reviews)I bike to and from work most days and bought this light for those dark nights when I work late. While it is brighter than a lot of other choices out there it definitely doesn't turn a dark road into a well-lit one.
The biggest flaw with this light is that it puts out a very, very bright center spot and a fairly weak corona around this small spot. When biking along the corona simply doesn't give you enough visibility to see an object in the road with a lot of time to avoid it.
Thankfully I bike somewhere that has enough ambient light from street lights that I don't have a lot of dark spots to worry about, but if that isn't you, spend more money to get a more powerful light.

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Fifty percent brighter than Cateye's HL-EL500 model, this extra-bright one-LED white headlight generates 1,500 candlepower thanks to Cateye's OptiCube technology that optimizes lens and reflector brightness. It runs on four AA batteries and produces 90 hours of run time. Other features include side visibility and a tool-free mounting bracket.
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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LED Adult / Youth Safety Bicycle Light by Nite Ize Review

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(More customer reviews)Great product, silly me i had thrown away all the packaging which also included the trial mode instructions, thanks everyone for pointing it out, if i had only read the stuff earlier, i just came in from a short bike ride to wholefoods, the light kept turning off after 20 seconds of so, i figured given that the event repeated in exact time intervals i figured it had to do with the trial mode, so with a one button mechanism, the only choice was to hold the button down until magic happened, YAY! it blinked strangely to tell me it was done after holding down the button for a few seconds. And now i am zipping around my neighborhood with cool blue spoke lights.

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The Nite Ize SpokeLit Safety Bicycle Light is the perfect complement to front and rear bicycle lights because it produces excellent lateral visibility that front and rear bike lights are unable to provide. The spoke bicycle lights install easily on most spoke wheels with the common 3 cross spoke pattern. Further, the L.E.D. light can be turned on in two modes: steady glow and flashing. Recommended uses include adult commuters, avid road cyclists, parents with children in a bike seat or bike trailer, and youth cyclists riding around their neighborhood. The L.E.D. spoke lights must be activated by pressing their buttons for 10 seconds or until fast flashing is observed. Instructions are included that detail how to replace batteries.

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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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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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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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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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