It was a Vistalite VL series; twin halogen bar mounted lights and a 6v lead acid battery in a bag.
Are expensive bike lights a rip off?
- Thread starter Rob Rides EMTB
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Oh yeah. I remember those.
Fanx 4 da memories
Fanx 4 da memories
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Should be £290 here before discount.
I haven’t done run time tests, but saw this from FB comment on the vid
Finn Smith true story…. The battery lasts 3 or 4 evening rides on full power too so not even worth toggling it down.
Expensive exposure have had their crown well and truly robbed by magic shine
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@Doomanic £290 here and 10% discount off that with code EMTB10
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Maxx D on the bars and Diablo on the helmet is my preferred option
@Rob Rides EMTB Sorry, my mistake. I thought the video said it was £260.
Pivot
E*POWAH Master
The answer, is yes.
I just bought brand new MaxxD from Tredz, I got it after 3 days, in a nice hard case with a zip-lock. Unfortunately, the light doesn’t work and the charger wouldn’t charge the battery.
When excitement wore-out, I realised that the light was shipped in a hard case, without any ‘retail shrink-wrapped packaging’.
So, the retailer took their profit margin for allegedly superior, but broken light. And now I have to wait for an assessment and their decision. Well spent +£300.
On a positive side, the person at Tredz offered not to charge me £3 handling fee. WooHoo!
I just bought brand new MaxxD from Tredz, I got it after 3 days, in a nice hard case with a zip-lock. Unfortunately, the light doesn’t work and the charger wouldn’t charge the battery.
When excitement wore-out, I realised that the light was shipped in a hard case, without any ‘retail shrink-wrapped packaging’.
So, the retailer took their profit margin for allegedly superior, but broken light. And now I have to wait for an assessment and their decision. Well spent +£300.
On a positive side, the person at Tredz offered not to charge me £3 handling fee. WooHoo!
jbrown15
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Here's a review on the even more powerful Magicshine Monteer 8000. Its an amazing light.
www.bikeradar.com
Magicshine Monteer 8000S front light review
Can the mega power Monteer truly dominate the nighttime trails?
www.bikeradar.com
I’ve got a Lumicycle metal halide bike lamp and frame battery pack, must have had it well over 10 years!
It used to be one of the brightest lights out there, now it’s completely outclassed in the brightness stakes by even a ‘cheap Chinese’ light.
It’s built like a tank though, and the battery is high quality as it’s still going strong.
On my E-bike I use a Supernova M99 with the DRLs. It’s a surprisingly good off road light as well, a good spread of light and with a helmet light as well it’s good for my riding.
We are indeed spoilt by the stuff available nowadays, even the cheap stuff, the Bikehut 1600 is really bright for not much cash.
It used to be one of the brightest lights out there, now it’s completely outclassed in the brightness stakes by even a ‘cheap Chinese’ light.
It’s built like a tank though, and the battery is high quality as it’s still going strong.
On my E-bike I use a Supernova M99 with the DRLs. It’s a surprisingly good off road light as well, a good spread of light and with a helmet light as well it’s good for my riding.
We are indeed spoilt by the stuff available nowadays, even the cheap stuff, the Bikehut 1600 is really bright for not much cash.
Sort of, I use these. Carriage Lamps have been around for hundreds of years and work a treat.
They just slide over the handlebars so are quick and convenient to put on the bike or remove.
Unlike many of their modern counterparts, they give 360 degree lighting, so you can see all around you. They also help retain much of the ambiance which is "Night" and rarely intrude into the darkness.
Spare re-charge pods can easily be carried in a bag or large pockets if you think you might get lost for days and a box of on switches can also be carried giving the opportunity to turn the light on hundreds of times (it's a good idea to keep the box of on switches dry though).
If you position them correctly, they keep your hands warm too
Sort of, I use these. Carriage Lamps have been around for hundreds of years and work a treat.
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They just slide over the handlebars so are quick and convenient to put on the bike or remove.
Unlike many of their modern counterparts, they give 360 degree lighting, so you can see all around you. They also help retain much of the ambiance which is "Night" and rarely intrude into the darkness.
Spare re-charge pods can easily be carried in a bag or large pockets if you think you might get lost for days and a box of on switches can also be carried giving the opportunity to turn the light on hundreds of times (it's a good idea to keep the box of on switches dry though).
If you position them correctly, they keep your hands warm too
Jesus
There's just no hope.Eduardoramundo
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I just picked up a Brand new Monteer 8000 for £215 from Aliexpress
High Rock Ruti
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High Rock Ruti
I bought two Chinese LED lights in the $30 USD range last an hour and a half more than bright enough, especially since I never use them......?
Warm Regards Ruti
soundwave
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Great review, thanks! Just ordered the Moterra. 25% member discount this weekend on XXL 185€.
do you have a link to this please?
soundwave
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xxl.fi but you need to become a member
the site doesn't seem to translate to English for me to join.
Thanks, will 'ave a go now.
If they send in Europe you're more than welcome to send them here and I can ship them on.Bollocks. They don't deliver abroad.
No international delivery at all from the looks of it. Only inland Finland. Thanks for the offer. I would have taken you up on that
soundwave
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No international delivery at all from the looks of it. Only inland Finland. Thanks for the offer. I would have taken you up on that
XXL is a Nordic brand and they operate in other Nordic countries if I remember correctly. Maybe helps, or not.
Pivot
E*POWAH Master
Looks good! Where do you stick the battery?
Gyre
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I'm currently using a Hangover and Trail Evo from Outbound Lighting.
Outbound Lighting | The Best Bike Lights for Night Riding
The illumination is very even and it only takes a few seconds to snap everything into place once the lights are charged up. They're not Magicshine budget lights, but they're not crazy expensive either.
Outbound Lighting | The Best Bike Lights for Night Riding
The illumination is very even and it only takes a few seconds to snap everything into place once the lights are charged up. They're not Magicshine budget lights, but they're not crazy expensive either.
arh, maan, it's very tempting. Is there a chance you could post up your purchase on arrival? Did you pay extra for tracked delivery, or did you just choose free delivery?
is it a risky purchase? ?
I think the underside of the top tube is where it's meant to go. There will be a couple of feet of cable to tidy.
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