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 Not so good..., January 2, 2007
By cycle commuter (Portland, Oregon United States)
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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.
17 of 18 people found the above review helpful.
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Not sturdy, December 8, 2007
By TG (Denver, CO)
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I had problems with this light not staying in the mount. Finally it came apart while riding at 25mph scattering parts and batteries to unknown locations. I didn't hit a bump or anything, the case just opened up and sent parts in various directions. It won't work well for lighting your route, but as a flashing light pointed at oncoming traffic it gets attention. It is cheap for a reason!
8 of 8 people found the above review helpful.
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 Great light, September 19, 2008
By Ted (Dayton, OH USA)
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This light is surprisingly bright - a surprise based on some of the negative reviews. I typically ride in my neighborhood, so I don't need a super bright headlight, just enough light to see the road debris ahead of me and to let the idiot Lexus drivers know I'm out there. It was easy to install, and so far the battery life is excellent. It appears to be sturdy enough for my riding habits, which aren't too extreme, so I think this will be a great product for my bicycle.
6 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
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Very nice, January 16, 2008
By Daniel Attila (New York, NY USA)
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This is a very stylish light meant to be seen rather than to light the road. For roads without any public lighting, you'll need something much stronger.
6 of 7 people found the above review helpful.
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Best one for me, October 19, 2008
By cordedpoodle (Los Angeles)
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I've been riding for 40 years. I don't think any bicycle head light is bright enough to light the road when you are moving along, especially downhill. You just have to get used to it. This one is excellent to warn cars though and it does provide some light. Simple design, steady light, simple blink and off. All you need. I get annoyed by too many useless blink patterns. Easy on batteries. Small enough thieves USUALLY don't notice it and it's out of the way. Easy to slide off and on. I've never had a problem with 3 of them in 3? 4? years use (one stolen) and I ride over very bumpy streets and do a lot of miles. Inexpensive. I bought two, one to keep in my backpack.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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 So Far So Good, January 5, 2008
By J. Silva (Los Angeles,CA)
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This light isn't the brightest thing on the planet. But I bought it in part, because it's a planet bike light and they contribute to cycling communities. Also I use it primarily as a flasher, which gets the attention of people driving by. It's street legal, so for those of you that can afford anything else, but don't want to get a ticket here's your light.
I use this light as part of my night riding equipment. I also use Planet bike red blinkies, )]]Planet Bike Blinky Super Flash 1/2-Watt Blaze LED Plus 2 eXtreme LED Rear Bicycle Light
Down Low Glow by Fossil Fool.Down Low Glow Lighting Kit - Two Tubes -Ice(blue), and illuminite leg & arm warmers Performance illumiNITE Leg Warmers
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Let others see you, March 19, 2007
By BillJenkins (Venezuela)
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Don't count on this one as your primary light source. Not enough power. But in flashing mode it draws attention. Makes others see you (thats what I wanted).
Its very small & lightweight. Easy to install. Nice looking MICROlight!
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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 Light committed suicide, June 30, 2009
By George Pearson (Las Cruces, NM USA)
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I got myself a pretty new bike, so I wanted a pretty new headlight. This fit my fancy. However, after a short time of riding the light popped off its mount. I thought I might have put it on incorrectly, so I carefully returned the light to its mount. However, on my usual commute the light came flying off and fell to the ground in many pieces. I haven't gotten more than about 50 miles on this bike with the light in place. Since a light that won't stay on the handlebars is worthless, I'm giving this product the lowest rating. Now I need to shop for a new light, or maybe just put back the old 2-C battery light from my old bike that stayed in place for thousands of miles.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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bright., September 13, 2010
By Alexander Contreras (PHOENIX, AZ, US)
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Man this little sucker is bright. In flashing mode it lights up the reflectors in tail lights and street signs all the way down the block. If you angel it up it is downright blinding to any one standing closer than 50 feet. It works great as a secondary light to be seen, I also use larger xenon light for total darkness and off road riding, but for campus and city riding this thing is great.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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24 Hours, August 22, 2009
By A. Casey (New York, NY United States)
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I received this light last Wednesday, rode home from work that night, and while riding back to work the next morning (after about 10 miles and less than a day of life) the light joined the ranks of the other suicide jumpers people have apparently encountered with this model, popping off the bracket while riding probably 12mph down a smooth road. Slightly frustrating.
The design overall is also far inferior to that of the 3LED Beamer, which I'd had previously but was stolen. The Beamer is most definitely worth the bit of extra money.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Great-but batteries $$$, November 16, 2008
By Donald F. Russell
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Great little light, but next light will use AA ,so I don't need to shop and
pay $$$ for n batteries.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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turn on the bright lights, July 6, 2008
By alex (ny, ny)
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the light is as described: small, bright, easy to attach. i've encountered some lights with poor design features - such as trying to adjust setting while you're riding and the light just flies off into the road. this light, however, is very well designed. long battery life, easily adjustable, and illuminates well. i recommend it.
1 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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good light, November 8, 2007
By Anna Jung
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Kinda stupid to write a review after only having it for a month, but so far so good - haven't been hit by a car yet.
1 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Good item from a good vendor, October 24, 2005
By Carlos (Missouri, USA)
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The item I received does not look like the one on the picture, but it is a good item anyway so no complaints there. It works nicely and the vendor was very nice.
1 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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bike lights, August 22, 2011
By JPCBOS (PTown MA)
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Great lights for bike, good quality, price is less than any local shop (none of which had this in stock)
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Bright little devil, August 9, 2011
By G. Hatos (Portland, OR United States)
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I think this little "bright beast" do great thing for one and less for the other. I personally love it. I have no issue to open it for battery change and the battery for me seems last forever. I also do not have any issue with falling apart. I can't comment about the rain, because if I can help it I don't ride in the rain. I can't recommend as a main front light source either. More like a secondary light that warns drivers that you are also on the road and for that especially in flashing mode do a fantastic job. Just for alone that is worth it. I recommend cutting out a piece of ribbon out of an old bicycle rubber tube and rap around the bicycle handle before you place the light's bracket on. That way you never will have any problem for secure fit.
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Awesome light, June 29, 2011
By Casual reader (New York)
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Nice bike light for the right price. Very happy with decision to buy it. Looks cool on the bicycle also.
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Great simple light, November 24, 2010
By John F. (Greenwich, CT, US)
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If you just need a simple, lightweight safety light, this one is perfect. Not recommended for night riding when more "wattage" would be needed.
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fairly good, October 8, 2010
By Qiyun Zhu
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Good but, it's difficult to open the battery lid and, after being exposed to the rain for two days, it gets into a short circuit.
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not what i expected, October 24, 2008
By Fetal Remnant (San Diego, CA)
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i bought this light mainly for a friend, and i'm not sure if it's my fault for lack of reading...but i expected something different. Mainly it had to do with the battery. I thought it would hold a regular size battery but it doesn't. So now i hope the battery has a decent life span as i don't even know where to find it, seems like it requires special ordering via the internet
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Good as a visibility light, but not an accommodating bracket, November 11, 2011
By madcow
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This has a great quick release mechanism that is very secure. However, the mounting bracket does not easily accommodate my handle bars. It comes with a rubber insert but the insert is actually too thick. I used electric tape to build up the mounting spot and it is fine on that. It is the lack of flexibility in the mounting hardware that knocked a star off.
I'm only using this light for riding after dark to meet bike laws and to be seen by others. It is not powerful enought to light your path well if you are riding at a quick pace on a dark street or if you are doing any sort of mountain biking.
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better ones out there for the money, July 26, 2010
By shoebox36 (New York City)
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I agree with previous reviewers that this light doesn't mount securely. I was riding my bike around 15mph when I hit a bump and it fell off and got smashed. The light actually fell off several times before that even during slow city riding.
Also, the light itself is too dim even for commuter riding. The light cast by this has a very narrow range. Any time of night riding outside of well lit city streets is not possible, and even in city streets the light source is relatively dim so you'll be overshadowed by all the surrounding light. There are some much better lights for just a tad extra $.
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 Great light...until it gets wet, July 26, 2010
By PhillySW (Philadelphia, PA)
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I've used this particular light for several years, though I've gone through a few of them. With new batteries in, the light is bright and visible for at least a city block. It works great...until you get stuck in the rain. Light rain won't cause a problem, but if it's heavy at all, this light will go berserk. Even if you take it apart and dry it out, it's done for. After riding in the rain, I would walk out to my bike in the morning to find that the light turned on by itself and had been blinking (and wasting batteries) all night. Other times, when I needed to turn the light on, it wouldn't turn on, even with new batteries.
So if you plan to use this only in dry conditions, go for it--it's a great light. But if you bike in all weather conditions like I do, look elsewhere.
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