Headtorch Recommendations?

[bikeworkshop]

You need 2 lenses for close and distant lighting.

You know those idiots with a million lumens flashing headlights that just shine everywhere, specially the eyes of approaching riders?
Cr4p lens.

A good lens puts the light where you want, but reading and riding are 2 different places.

 

[novocaine]

You need 2 lenses for close and distant lighting.

You know those idiots with a million lumens flashing headlights that just shine everywhere, specially the eyes of approaching riders?
Cr4p lens.

A good lens puts the light where you want, but reading and riding are 2 different places.

indeed, that's why the Pixa is so good.
also, ex rated for zone 2.

https://www.inglesport.com/product/petzl-pixa-3-headtorch/?msclkid=40f2df2bc59e157dd3edb8b46b32e83d&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shop - Brand - Petzl&utm_term=4587574838330051&utm_content=Petzl

you are going to have a small heart attack when you see the price though.

 

[bikeworkshop]

indeed, that's why the Pixa is so good.
also, ex rated for zone 2.

https://www.inglesport.com/product/petzl-pixa-3-headtorch/?msclkid=40f2df2bc59e157dd3edb8b46b32e83d&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shop - Brand - Petzl&utm_term=4587574838330051&utm_content=Petzl

you are going to have a small heart attack when you see the price though.

Not as bad as i thought it might be.
I've got a petzl, been using it 15 years, seems fine.

People regret buying crap far more than they regret buying quality.

 

[novocaine]

Not as bad as i thought it might be.
I've got a petzl, been using it 15 years, seems fine.

People regret buying crap far more than they regret buying quality.

I paid a fiver for it. but yes, I take your point.

mine is at least 10 years old now, still going strong as ever, but doesn't get used a lot these days.

 

[L-Note]

You need 2 lenses for close and distant lighting.

You know those idiots with a million lumens flashing headlights that just shine everywhere, specially the eyes of approaching riders?
Cr4p lens.

A good lens puts the light where you want, but reading and riding are 2 different places.

Yes personally I think the flashing ones should be bannned now - they are way too bright. Made sense when they were very weak BITD, but now they are like car headlights

 

[novocaine]

Yes personally I think the flashing ones should be bannned now - they are way too bright. Made sense when they were very weak BITD, but now they are like car headlights

I think there is also a bit of "piss poor set up" on those though. they are never angled downwards to shine 6ft in front of the rider, they always seem to be set level or slightly up so they hit the driver in the face.

but I guess 2/3s of the people riding with them have 0 idea how to setup a light and just go with "bright is best".

 

[L-Note]

I think there is also a bit of "piss poor set up" on those though. they are never angled downwards to shine 6ft in front of the rider, they always seem to be set level or slightly up so they hit the driver in the face.

but I guess 2/3s of the people riding with them have 0 idea how to setup a light and just go with "bright is best".

definitely

 

[highlandsflyer]

Petzl Pixa 3 (or the modern equivalent) , only issue is batteries.

got one of these for running in the dark, very good but not a beam of light, more a spread of light. great for close up (like 5ft) but after that it isn't bright enough.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BM8X2...YADCM0WM&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

We were using similar working under vehicles. You ideally use something low profile.

 

[highlandsflyer]

Yes personally I think the flashing ones should be bannned now - they are way too bright. Made sense when they were very weak BITD, but now they are like car headlights

A mahoosiv issue. Really boils my pee. What is even more irritating is the inevitable reaction, when on foot, that you are anti-cyclist. Glad we are fairly well known to the majority in this wee town.

 

[Suprachrgd82]

I got one not long ago on Amazon. The criteria were;
1) takes 18650 replaceable rechargeable batteries cause those are common and I’m not limited to a single use per charge
2) 3 straps on the noggin for stability and the nerdy Bane aesthetic
3) single LED for longer runtime
4) focus-able and hi/lo beam
5) rugged hinge for headbutting wood beams

Not sayin’ it’s great. It’s Chinesium, but it works.