Torch fot helmet

paul1156
paul1156 Posts: 20
edited October 2009 in Road buying advice
Had my first night ride last night. I have a Cateye EL610 Single Shot Plus Front Light which is OK. I would like to supplement this with a good torch that can be attached to my helmet, to improve my view and to give me a side view.

Any suggestions please

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  • upsetter
    upsetter Posts: 34
    Exposure Joystick Maxx not cheap though.

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=31361

    You would also need to get the helmet fixing bit - but you may find a deal that sells that combo anyway.
  • bompington
    bompington Posts: 7,674
    I've just got one of the Deal Extreme P7 bike lights, unbelievable power/cost ratio, so my old Fenix torch is now available for a helmet light. Heavier than fancy and expensive lights as it's designed to injure people with, apparently that's what a "tactical" light means, but it's got about the same output as lights 5 times the price. I've not tried it yet so I'll just see how the weight feels.
    Helmet fixing? An old inner tube does the job.
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Fenix is great for the helmet light. Long run time and you dont need the P7 flood of light if you already have one on the bars.

    You do need to mount the torch pretty high up on the helmet to get the angle right - but it really works well.
  • andy_wrx
    andy_wrx Posts: 3,396
    Rather than a Fenix, this DX light uses the same Cree Q5 LED and is $18.80USD inc delivery (=£11.40ish)
    http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.14909

    I have one as a helmet light, simply cable-tied to my helmet (bit of fiddling backwards and forwards to get the angle right but stays put once sorted-out)
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Yeah - thats fair enough - I already had a fenix before I discovered Dealextreme.
  • paul1156
    paul1156 Posts: 20
    Thanks Andy-wrx i have gone for the deal time DX light and splashed out on a Universal Nylon Mount for Flashlights and Lasers total price £13!
  • andy_wrx
    andy_wrx Posts: 3,396
    At that price, you can't be disappointed :lol:

    I expect it'll come quick enough from Hong Kong, just to get held-up by the postal strike here :x

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