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Planet Bike Beamer 5 LED Bicycle Light with Quick Cam Bracket Mount
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- Extra-bright bike light with 5 white Nichia eXtreme v2.0 LED bulbs
- 4 times brighter than many earlier LED lights for brighter illumination
- Easy-to-use Quick Cam bracket mounts, adjusts, and removes in seconds
- Offers flashing and steady modes; runs for up to 100 hours on 2 AA batteries
- Fits 25.5 to 31.8 mm handlebars; backed by limited lifetime warranty
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Product Description:
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Planet Bike Beamer 5 Headlights have 5 white LED's with flashing and steady modes, and up to 100hours of run time on 2 AA batteries. - LED's 300% brighter
- Universal handlebar mount 25.4-32mm
- Batteries included
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| Weight | 106g | | Battery | 2AA | | Bulb | 5 LED | | Run Time | 100 |
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Whether you're a 24-hour racer or a super commuter, the Beamer 5 LED bike light from Planet Bike gives you the power to light up the night. The light includes five white Nichia eXtreme v2.0 LED lights that help you see clearly at night while alerting drivers and other cyclists to your presence. The lights not only illuminate your path, but they're also four times brighter than many earlier LED incarnations, ensuring that you don't miss certain landscape features because the lights are too dim. Plus, the Beamer 5 is a breeze to install, with an easy-to-use Quick Cam bracket that mounts, adjusts, or comes off in seconds without tools. The Beamer 5, which runs for up to 100 hours on two AA batteries (included), offers both flashing and steady modes and carries 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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Compared to Planet Bike Beamer 3, September 30, 2008
By Allen (San Francisco, CA)
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First off, I'd like to say I own both Planet Bike Beamer 3 and 5. I bought them both from Amazon when they were both priced at about 16 bucks. I've taken both lights out to compare how they would perform. Both lights are very bright and will force cars, joggers, and anyone to notice you. I would say they are the perfect light for urban use and a minimum for suburban use. They light up the road relatively well from 10-20 feet away from you. They both have flashing and constant on modes. Flashing in both models seem to be brighter than constant on.
I do prefer the Planet Bike Beamer 3 over the 5 though. When comparing the two, the 5 seems to scatter the light a little bit. Let me try to explain; when using both lights shining against a wall, they both project a circle, same size and brightness. But with the 5, the outer edge looks fuzzy. With the 3, the circumference of the circle is very solid and sharp. Also the light color on the 3 is more white colored light, while the color on the 5 is slightly blue(er). This gives the 3 more usable light on the streets. From my own perspective, the 5 isn't necessarily brighter than the 3 either. Battery life, I have not tested. I do recommend the 3 over the 5, especially for people looking for a bike light under 20 bucks. Thanks for reading, I hope this helps.
I also wanted to note that both of the products were bought at the same time and the batteries were fresh (from factory).
Edit: After a few weeks of swapping between the 5 and 3, I have noticed the 5 to be slightly brighter than the 3. They both use the same type of mounts so you can swap back and forth like I did.
127 of 127 people found the above review helpful.
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 Urban rider reveiws the Beamer 5., March 24, 2007
By A. Sykora (L.A.,CA USA)
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This light takes two 'AA's so i can use rechargebles,not pricey watch batteries.The five LEDs have a good throw.When pointed a bit closer to the ground infront of the handle bars it gives off a star cluster rather than a single wash.This is a light not for seeing well but for being seen by others.The easy to install bracket does not seem to tighten enough.I wish designers would make strong metal(titanium?)brackets for lights for those of us who ride everyday,everywhere.Not the best,but better than most.
43 of 44 people found the above review helpful.
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Good Urban Light, and Good Mount (ignore contrary reviews), November 5, 2008
By David Filmer (Portland, Oregon USA)
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I have both the one-watt Blaze and the 5-LED Beamer lights on my bike (note that I am comparing the one-watt Blaze, not the half-watt Blaze). I use the Blaze for constant-on illumination (to see) and the Beamer as a blinker (to be seen).
First of all, there is NOTHING WRONG WITH THE MOUNT (which is the same for both lights). Please ignore other reviews to the contrary, which were posted by people who are apparently unable to read an instruction sheet.
The mounting strap is ADJUSTABLE. It will accommodate very small handlebars, as well as massively oversized handlebars. If you turn the mounting bracket over and examine the underside, you will see that the mounting strap has ratchet-teeth. There is a keep directly beneath the mount which holds the strap to the desired length. If the mount is too loose, push the strap towards the mount to ratchet it to a smaller size. If the mount is too tight, use a small screwdriver to hold the keep up as you let the strap out. The mount may be further adjusted by turning the set-screw (by turning the cam-lever). Don't make it too tight, or it will be hard to adjust vertically.
The mount is very secure, yet the lights are easily removed (and can easily double as a flashlight when needed - and you could easily hold it in your teeth for roadside repairs).
Photos of both the Blaze and the Beamer look rather similar - I wondered if they used the same plastic housing. But the Blaze is substantially larger than the Beamer (in both length and diameter, even thought they both use the same size (AA) batteries). As I said before, the mount is the same.
In blinking mode, the Beamer is actually brighter (overall) than the Blaze. This is because the Blaze (wisely) does not flash at full-intensity all of the time (otherwise you would absolutely blind passing motorists). The Blaze mostly flashes at low-intensity, but every sixth or seventh flash is at high-intensity. The Beamer flashes at maximum intensity with each flash, which is brighter than the Blaze for most flashes, but not as bright as the occasional max-flash of the Blaze. Overall, the Beamer is brighter in flash-mode, although I am not sure it is better. But it is sufficient for my needs.
Many bike lights are designed like flashlights, where the beam is really visible only from the front - someone viewing from the side would not see any light from the bulb itself (only the things that the bulb illuminated). Both the Blaze and the Beamer have lens bezels which fully expose the bulb to aspect view, giving these lights about 210-degrees of visibility.
In steady-on mode, there is really no comparison in lighting intensity. The Blaze has a high and low mode for steady-on, while the Beamer has only one steady-on mode. My comparison is only using the Blaze in high-mode. I give the Beamer four-stars because it does not compare to the Blaze in this regard.
The Beamer's steady-on mode is rather hazy and unfocused. The five-bulb light source can be seen in the uneven lighting it produces. The Blaze (which has a single bulb) produces a much whiter and brighter light which is highly uniform. I'm not sure I would recommend the Blaze for absolute pitch-dark riding over difficult surfaces (such as singletrack wilderness and mountain trails), but it is perfectly sufficient for fill-lighting in urban commutes, with occasional very-dark spots. The Beamer is sufficient only for urban fill-lighting - I would not want to use this light in very dark conditions.
If I found myself riding an extended bit of pitch-dark road, I would reconfigure my lights to use the Blaze as a distance light and the Beamer as a close-in light.
Some posters complain that NiMh rechargeable batteries are inferior to alkaline. I am not able to discern any difference in the Blaze. NiMh batteries are 1.2 volts, whereas ordinary batteries are 1.5 volts. However, it is not really voltage, but milliamp-hours (mAh) which determine a battery's power potential.
The Energizer e2 MiMh batteries can be charged to 2,450 mAh (milliamp-hours), while fresh Energizer Alkaline batteries are rated at 2,850 mAh.. So the difference in power is about 8.75%. I cannot perceive this difference. However, a freshly-charged MiMh battery will ALWAYS out-shine a somewhat-discharged (but still relatively new) alkaline battery. There is a temptation to use disposable alkaline batteries until they are absolutely worthless - thereby depriving ourselves of good lighting (few people toss out batteries because they are only at 91% power - the point at which fresh NiMh batteries exceed their 8.75% discharged alkaline counterparts). It is better, IMO, to have a slightly inferior battery that I can recharge each evening, so I always have an absolutely fresh battery, rather than a disposable battery that may be slightly brighter for the first hour or two, but soon looses ground to a freshly charged NiMh battery.
34 of 36 people found the above review helpful.
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Good Urban Light, and Good Mount (ignore contrary reviews), November 5, 2008
By David Filmer (http://davidfi.. (Portland, Oregon USA)
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I have both the one-watt Blaze and the 5-LED Beamer lights on my bike (note that I am comparing the one-watt Blaze, not the half-watt Blaze). I use the Blaze for constant-on illumination (to see) and the Beamer as a blinker (to be seen).
First of all, there is NOTHING WRONG WITH THE MOUNT (which is the same for both lights). Please ignore other reviews to the contrary, which were posted by people who are apparently unable to read an instruction sheet.
The mounting strap is ADJUSTABLE. It will accommodate very small handlebars, as well as massively oversized handlebars. If you turn the mounting bracket over and examine the underside, you will see that the mounting strap has ratchet-teeth. There is a keep directly beneath the mount which holds the strap to the desired length. If the mount is too loose, push the strap towards the mount to ratchet it to a smaller size. If the mount is too tight, use a small screwdriver to hold the keep up as you let the strap out. The mount may be further adjusted by turning the set-screw (by turning the cam-lever). Don't make it too tight, or it will be hard to adjust vertically.
The mount is very secure, yet the lights are easily removed (and can easily double as a flashlight when needed - and you could easily hold it in your teeth for roadside repairs).
Photos of both the Blaze and the Beamer look rather similar - I wondered if they used the same plastic housing. But the Blaze is substantially larger than the Beamer (in both length and diameter, even thought they both use the same size (AA) batteries). As I said before, the mount is the same.
In blinking mode, the Beamer is actually brighter (overall) than the Blaze. This is because the Blaze (wisely) does not flash at full-intensity all of the time (otherwise you would absolutely blind passing motorists). The Blaze mostly flashes at low-intensity, but every sixth or seventh flash is at high-intensity. The Beamer flashes at maximum intensity with each flash, which is brighter than the Blaze for most flashes, but not as bright as the occasional max-flash of the Blaze. Overall, the Beamer is brighter in flash-mode, although I am not sure it is better. But it is sufficient for my needs.
Many bike lights are designed like flashlights, where the beam is really visible only from the front - someone viewing from the side would not see any light from the bulb itself (only the things that the bulb illuminated). Both the Blaze and the Beamer have lens bezels which fully expose the bulb to aspect view, giving these lights about 210-degrees of visibility.
In steady-on mode, there is really no comparison in lighting intensity. The Blaze has a high and low mode for steady-on, while the Beamer has only one steady-on mode. My comparison is only using the Blaze in high-mode. I give the Beamer four-stars because it does not compare to the Blaze in this regard.
The Beamer's steady-on mode is rather hazy and unfocused. The five-bulb light source can be seen in the uneven lighting it produces. The Blaze (which has a single bulb) produces a much whiter and brighter light which is highly uniform. I'm not sure I would recommend the Blaze for absolute pitch-dark riding over difficult surfaces (such as singletrack wilderness and mountain trails), but it is perfectly sufficient for fill-lighting in urban commutes, with occasional very-dark spots. The Beamer is sufficient only for urban fill-lighting - I would not want to use this light in very dark conditions.
If I found myself riding an extended bit of pitch-dark road, I would reconfigure my lights to use the Blaze as a distance light and the Beamer as a close-in light.
Some posters complain that NiMh rechargeable batteries are inferior to alkaline. I am not able to discern any difference in the Blaze. NiMh batteries are 1.2 volts, whereas ordinary batteries are 1.5 volts. However, it is not really voltage, but milliamp-hours (mAh) which determine a battery's power potential.
The Energizer e2 MiMh batteries can be charged to 2,450 mAh (milliamp-hours), while fresh Energizer Alkaline batteries are rated at 2,850 mAh.. So the difference in power is about 8.75%. I cannot perceive this difference. However, a freshly-charged MiMh battery will ALWAYS out-shine a somewhat-discharged (but still relatively new) alkaline battery. There is a temptation to use disposable alkaline batteries until they are absolutely worthless - thereby depriving ourselves of good lighting (few people toss out batteries because they are only at 91% power - the point at which fresh NiMh batteries exceed their 8.75% discharged alkaline counterparts). It is better, IMO, to have a slightly inferior battery that I can recharge each evening, so I always have an absolutely fresh battery, rather than a disposable battery that may be slightly brighter for the first hour or two, but soon looses ground to a freshly charged NiMh battery.
32 of 34 people found the above review helpful.
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Good for lighted area, December 2, 2007
By granny (USA)
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The instruction recommends rechargables, but I found that it is considerably dimmer than when using regular alkaline batteries, even when the nimh's were freshly charged. The safety margin is not worth the saving, so I use regular alkaline batteries.
The "flashing" mode bright flashes can be seen over a city block away, but the bright flashes are very disturbing when I am riding in dark areas. The continuous "on" mode does not gives sufficient light to ride safely when there is no other light source like street lights.
This light serves me well in getting drivers' attention from on coming traffic, and is worth the price; going to get additional head light for night riding.
29 of 30 people found the above review helpful.
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..good, but some flaws, September 7, 2008
By B. Main (Santa Cruz, CA)
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I agree about the lights not being very bright with rechargeable batteries, although I haven't tried alkalines. They are bright enough to be seen, and to ride in the city, but if one wanders away from city lights and there isn't any moonlight to be found, one must be very careful about not running off of a path or running over road debris.
Also, another comment noted that the bracket not being tight enough - I have also found this an issue. When I go over big bumps, the light falls forward.
Other Planet Bike stuff is excellent, but this leaves a bit to be desired.
Edit: Tried new alkalines versus charged ni-mh batteries. The alkalines were substantially brighter. I guess the .3 volts per battery makes a (big)difference.
9 of 9 people found the above review helpful.
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 Beamer 5 survives wash in laundry, February 23, 2009
By mainwriter.com (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
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It's a great item - and just now, as I was doing the laundry, I found the light had been through the wash in the pocket of my 8-yr-old son's pants. I pushed the On button, and it came on like a champion!
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Excellent light for city riding, October 9, 2007
By Scott Ehardt (Atlanta, GA USA)
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This is a great light for city riding. It is bright and has a long battery life. The mount is secure and has a quick release so you can take the light with you. The body is waterproof and opens without tools, plus it is very compact. What more do you need?
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This thing IS bright!, January 18, 2010
By Halo! (TN, USA)
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I have now possessed the Planet Bike Beamer 5 LED Bicycle Light for over a year, and I am happy with my purchase. The light is waterproof, can be mounted and easily removed from your bike and the batteries are easy to replace. One thing I have noticed is that, if you use fully charged rechargeable batteries (or any other type of fresh batteries), the light can be blinding if you stare at it directly! While the purpose of the Beamer is mostly to make yourself seen to motor vehicle drivers in the dark, rather than illuminating your path, it does shed enough light on the road roughly somewhere between 5 to 10 yards ahead of you, depending on how charged or fresh your batteries are. Definitely recommended.
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Gives you maximum visibility to motorists, December 28, 2009
By Man o 'tides (Seattle, WA USA)
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I've had the Beamer 5 led for well over a year now and must say I am very pleased with this product.
I ride in early morning darkness in the city with marginal visibility afforded by streetlights so I wanted a light that made me visible to motorists so I use the flashing mode all the time.
As a light to adequately illuminate your path especially where there may be little or no light from street lamps probably you will find the Beamer 5 led inadequate in steady light mode. Here, again, I didn't buy it so much to see as to be seen so this is not a concern to me.
The Beamer 5 led attatched to my handlebars without much of a problem.
It has survived rainy conditions and I I found it to be waterproof. It is easily removed from the mounting bracket with a slight depression of the tab beneath the light. Batteries are easily removed for recharging. On that subject the led's seem to stay bright for long periods of time.
If you are looking for a light to make it difficult for drivers to ignore your presence you can't go wrong with this puppy.
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Not as bright as I would have liked., March 4, 2009
By Shaun Paul (Boston, MA USA)
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The light gets the job done. I was riding in darkness, and it came in handy for me to see what I was riding on. I would have liked it to be a hair brighter though as the light didn't shoot very far on non reflecting surfaces. The cool thing though is when you have it flashing, you can see things flashing in the distances. Pretty helpful if you're coming up on stationary objects in the distances.
However, if you plan to ride at night often in areas not well lit, I would go for the brighter option.
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Great Bicycle Headlight, August 30, 2008
By Biker Grandpa (Staten Island, New York)
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The Planet Bike Beamer 5 LED headlight is a great product. The Quick Cam attachment to the handlebar is very clever. In addition there is a button you can press and slide the light off of the bracket. I live in Staten Island, New York and I take my lights off when I go in to a store.
Changing the battery is really easy. It should be that way for all products. I can't comment on the battery life, but I'm using Rechargeable AA Batteries anyway.
I use the flashing function around dusk and aim it up higher when I have to ride towards the traffic.
This light replaced an old Generator & light set so needless to say the amount of light it puts off it astonishing!
This is a really well designed and constructed product. I would recomment it very highly.
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bright beam in the dark, December 28, 2009
By L A Burb (suburb of Los Angeles)
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This was a xmas gift for my sons bike. He is 20 and has been riding at night with no lights. The light is attractive, yet small. The leds are very bright. I was pleasently surprised how much my son has been enjoying the light. The multiple leds (5) are fantastic. well worth the money (reasonable). Easy to install.
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Perfect!, October 7, 2009
By Duderino
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Pros:
- Uses AA batteries, everyone has AA batteries!
- Very bright
- Blink setting is perfect for catching the eyes of cars in dark
- Easily detachable to use as a flashlight
- Easy to install
Cons:
- Doesn't get tight enough for my handlebars so I might have to readjust it after a bumpy ride, not a big deal.
I just ordered a second for my other bike.
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Great for warning, not for seeing, June 28, 2009
By Jonathan Honeycutt
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This light flashes very brightly, which is great for warning traffic ahead of you, but its throw is only about 5m, which isn't enough to warn you of objects in your path when you're riding at speed. Still very pleased, though.
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Nice light, March 4, 2009
By Wren (U.S.A.)
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This is an excellent light. Unless there is an emergency, I never ride after dark but his one is perfect for dusk. It easily fastens an is easy to remove. It is almost completely water proof, a problem I have had with other lights. I have one of these on both my road and my mountain bike. The price is certainly right.
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Good for the city, January 20, 2009
By N. O'Connor
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The brightness and strobe are good for this city rider. I wish the mount had more room to tighten. On my Jamis I had to wrap material around my handle bars before the tension band would fit. Otherwise, this would be a 5-star review.
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good product, not a flood light obviously, October 16, 2008
By -Mike O. (Longmont, CO)
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You're buying a 5 LED bike light, so if you're expecting to see like it's noon on your dark ride home- you're in the wrong market. For the price this is the best bike light I've found or personally seen. It's bright enough to get me home without problems, and I would recommend it to anyone not wanting to spend $50+.
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 Good visibility, poor fastening device, March 30, 2009
By G. Cole (Washington, DC USA)
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This works very well in terms of providing light. It's bright and very visible. I feel safer riding with it.
The big problem is that the piece which attaches it to the handlebars is difficult to adjust tightly if you have any bend in your bar. Mine perpetually slumps forward.
The connection between the light and ring, however, is great. I'm confident the light will stay on, but it's easy to remove in a hurry.
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Love the light, hate the bracket, October 29, 2008
By Casu Marzu (San Francisco)
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I'm a city rider who frequently rides after dark or before dawn and this light is PERFECT for getting the attention of those behind the wheel. The blinking mode is rapid and hard to ignore.
As much as I love the light itself, I hate the mounting bracket. The bracket attaches by a lever-tightened cam that can take a bit of time to adjust properly. Since I'm not trying to illuminate my foot or the sky, getting the bracket to hold the light aimed where I want it is important, and the way the bracket's designed it doesn't hold well on handle bars with smaller diameters. For my bike with the skinnier handles, I've had to resort to using a bit of old inner tube as a shim to get a snug fit.
Also, if you own more than one bike, (and what cycling enthusiast doesn't?), switching the light between bikes can be a pain because of the bracket design. I greatly prefer brackets with a thumb screw for tightening.
Sorry Planet Bike, as much as I love the light, you dropped the ball on that bracket.
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Works Great. And the Price is Great Too, July 10, 2008
By Internet Shopper (Houston, TX)
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This is a durable little headlight which is sufficient for my needs. I'm a casual bike rider who sometimes runs out of sunlight. This little light is fine for making me visible to others and helping me find my way home.
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Currently Riding with this light on my xtracycle, January 14, 2008
By J. Silva (Los Angeles,CA)
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I currently have this light on my xtracyle, which is a cargo bike not sold on Amazon. I was going to get a high powered light but decided for mostly urban use that i could probably get by with a good LED light. I used this through a few rain storms and it still works like a charm. Bright-as long as the batteries are fresh. Went on my bike pretty easy. And of course, it's a planet bike light and i like that they give back to the community.
On my xtracycle I have this light, two planet bike blinkiesPlanet Bike Blinky 3 - 3 LED Bicycle Tail Light - 3009and a Down Low Glow by Fossil Fool Down Low Glow Lighting Kit - Two Tubes -Ice(blue). I also often ride with Iluminite leg and arm warmers Performance illumiNITE Arm Warmers
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Best LED Bicycle Light, July 1, 2008
By Raymond
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I think this is the best bicycle light we can buy it at common sport store. Some people love to argue that HID headlight is much better that this thing; however, u gotta compare the price also. u may need to spend at least $250 for HID but only $20 for this little headlight.
Very simple installation. It doesn't like HID, u don't need to connect to an extensional battery. The light is really brighter than the one (use light bulbs) I bought from cheap cheap "always onsale" store. The light is absolutely bright enough to make people see u. but if u really wanna have brighter effect like the car's headlight with a "light shadow" on ground, u should put 2 headlights together. I did that also
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Perfect!, October 7, 2009
By Duderino
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Pros:
- Uses AA batteries, everyone has AA batteries!
- Very bright
- Blink setting is perfect for catching the eyes of cars in dark
- Easily detachable to use as a flashlight
- Easy to install
Cons:
- Doesn't get tight enough for my handlebars so I might have to readjust it after a bumpy ride, not a big deal.
I just ordered a second for my other bike.
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Good for Price, July 5, 2009
By J. Kelley (Seattle, WA)
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Considering how inexpensive this light is, it seems to be a bit brighter than the rest in the price range.
As others have said, in flashing mode, the light is considerably bright, and will help you to be seen. Steady-on mode is best for dark streets without streetlights, but another light to supplement would be ideal.
Not as good as some high-power external battery lights, but also much less expensive.
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Great for dusk, not dark!, October 1, 2008
By J. Holston
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This is a great headlight for dusk or when the street has lights. I rode with it on a street with no lights and it was not sufficient unless I went at a slow pace. I don't think that it is intended to be for nighttime/ no ambient light riding; that is why I still gave it a 5. I will be buying a brighter headlight, probably the 1 Watt Planet Bike Headlight to use as well. I'll then use this light on blink mode which helps drivers see me. Steady mode isn't as obvious to drivers that are not paying attention so the combination of the two will make me a safe bike commuter.
Save the Earth AND your body, ride your bike!
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bright light - body color not as pictured, May 9, 2011
By dawnja
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THis light is fantastic - very bright. The outside body color, however, is not light blue as pictured, but a dark blue, almost black. This was disappointing because I made the purchase on both the technical and aesthetic specifications. The light blue color would have matched by bike and if I'd known it was inaccurate, I probably would have ordered another model. In the end, though disappointing, it is not worth sending it back.
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Great light!, January 25, 2008
By L. Norin (Oakland, CA)
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Simple to take on and off the bike, fits easily into a pocket, and provides pretty good light, too. (It's not going to light up the street, but it will definitely make you visible to cars and show you what's directly ahead.) I'm very happy with it.
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Excellent lighting, but doesn't secure tight enough, November 8, 2011
By Dad that does it all.
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I use my bike to commute to and from work. Most of the bumps I confront are from poor sidewalk maintenance and from transitions to the sidewalks and roads. This gives off a rather acceptable amount of light and it keeps me from plowing into obstacles at night. The only issue I have is that this light uses the horrid little latch style strap. I've used many lights with this same design and they all have the tendecy to start slipping after some rough bumps. So I have to occasionally readjust the light. I can live with it for now, but I will eventually superglue the darn thing on there.
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Two Out of Three Have Failed, October 22, 2011
By J. S. Whitehead
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We have bought three, and two have failed. They worked great until they died, but I won't be buying any more. The problem seems to be the switch.
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Why is this light rated so highly?, October 22, 2011
By markbarsamian (Athens, Ohio)
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This light is okay, but not great. I was disappointed that it is not brighter. Also the "quick cam" mount is kind of silly. The light has a quick release for removing it from the mount. Why does the mount also need a quick release to remove it from the bike? Answer: it doesn't. And the quick cam lever is a bit fussy. I returned this light and bought a Bell Lumina Bike Light Set for about the same price at Waal Maart. The Bell is noticeably brighter, has a better mount, uses 3 AA batteries (instead of 2 in the Planet Bike) so run time will be longer, and comes with a nice taillight.
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Good light ... Poor switch, March 27, 2011
By C. Edward (Cooper City, Florida)
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This light worked fine for a while (in fact it still works).
After a while the rubber covering the switch mechanism gave way perhaps due to exposure to the elements.
I now have to fiddle in the hole to operate the light.
Guess i'm done with PLANET!
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 Didn't fit my handlebars, November 24, 2010
By Caleb Murdock
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I read and followed the instructions very carefully, but I could not get this light to fit tightly to my handlebars. Indeed, it flopped around no matter what I did. I'm no dummy, and if I can't make it fit, a lot of people will have the same problem.
However, I was able to use the light for a short while (propped up on my brake wires), and in my opinion the beam is far too narrow. I am accustomed to the diffuse, wide beam that is cast by Planet Bike's Sport Spot light. A light with a wide beam means that you don't have to worry if it is perfectly centered on your handlebars.
Those people who are saying that this is a light only to be seen by are wrong. The manufacturer clearly intends for it to light your way. If you don't mind that the beam is fairly narrow, this light will do that adequately. Consumers are confronted with two choices: to buy a cheap LED-type light with a weak beam and good battery life, or to buy an expensive light with a bright beam and poor battery life. This light is in the former group. It will be adequate for bike paths and roads, but not strong enough for off-road cycling.
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Shine a light, May 13, 2010
By cecilkunkle (On the banks of the Wabash far away)
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Well, the light was a bit loose on the bar, but that is easily dealt with. I got about 11 hours out of the original battery on the shine function. You could probably get a lot more on the strobe option, but flashing lights can cause seizures for some people with certain medical conditions. But, I'm not your mother. Do whatever you want. I am a slow biker, at about 12 miles an hour, and the light lit my path at a sufficient distance and is easily visible to uncoming traffic, although I also recommend additional blinking red lights and reflectors for those dumb enough to be biking in the dark. An adequate and inexpensive safety device for my bike. The light removes easily for battery replacement. Recommended.
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i will like a smaller light on the front of my bike, April 28, 2010
By isreal (brooklyn, NY, US)
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I will like a smaller light on the front of my bike,so I sold this one even thogh the light is strong and bright,and i bought the light of xtreme ,you could find it here in amazon for around $35 and it smaller and even stronger light,so i will rocoumend the other light-the name of the light here in amazon is =(Princeton Tec Eos Bike LED Headlight),so buy this one and you be more happy with it,you have my wolrd for it,enjoy and good luck for buying the write one for you.
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Nice Light, March 26, 2009
By N. Magana
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This is a good product for the price and works perfect for the late afternoon rides that we take. The light is bright and focused.
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quite bright, January 18, 2009
By Don Goz
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Wow! This light is bright. I love it. It attaches easily to the bike bars and you can point it where you want as you ride. Easily detaches from the clip to serve as a flashlight, and safety to prevent someone stealing it.
I had to order 5 more for my brothers', cousin's, and my wife's bikes.
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Does the job!, December 1, 2008
By Junior (Long Beach, CA)
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I'd recently bought a head light from Target and used it to commute to work,was almost hit by a car due to fog! This headlight cuts through fog and allows oncoming traffic to notice you. If you have poor vision and you need a headlight to see 20ft out, this is not the light for you. If you need a light to be seen, can't beat this unit! It only has two lighting options but for the price I'm not complaining. I feel you pay for what you get!
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Great for my bike, October 14, 2008
By TehGal (CA, USA)
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It came in as one of my favorite buys for this year. Works really good for my safety. I already have it for one month, and never change batteries.
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Be Seen & Be Safe, October 3, 2008
By D. Lester (E Wenatchee, WA USA)
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For what I purchased this for, which is a front-end flasher to increase being seen, it is hard to beat. It mounted easily and tightly to my handlebar. The button is easy to find and operate. Batteries are easy to replace. The LED output is nice and bright. The quick release bracket allows you to either completely remove the mount, or just unclip the light (for those times when you need a handy flashlight). If used after dark you will probably need to slow down to be safe since it will not completely light a darkened path, but it is excellent for such a small, inexpensive unit that does not require an external battery pack (something any real 'headlight' is going to require).
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Very Bright!, March 9, 2010
By Boris T (California, US)
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Excellent light - works great, just as advertised; quite bright for any of your needs, and seems to be quite well-built!
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Nice bright light!, March 24, 2008
By Thomas R. Wee (southern california)
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A nice bright light! Haven't used it yet, but will use it going through tunnels on our bikes. Mounts easily to handlebars.
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Very Good, September 13, 2011
By Southern Belle (Lancaster, CA)
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I did a lot of research on lights before deciding on this one. I needed a light that offered replacable batteries not rechargable batteries, that shown fairly brightly and was small. The rechargable lights are definately brighter than this but they only last a few short hours. I bought two of these lights and with the led's I have nearly 100 hours of illumination. Bein on the trail for weeks on end doesn't allow me a place to recharge batteries this is why replacable ones were important. Two lights are enough to light a bumpy, twisty trail at about 7-8 mph and I have no worries. On pavement or flat even trail I can easily go 20 mph with no problems.
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Bright and Powerful, March 29, 2011
By Michael Grattan (Key West, FL USA)
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I really like this light.
It's compact so that when I remove it from my bike, it fits nicely in my pocket. It has a very bright, very focused light. It's great for when there are no street lights. I also like that there are only three seettings; blinking, steady and off. You don't need to make anything any more complicated.
It's a good light, simple and clean design that works well. What more can you ask for.
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Like the light, July 24, 2011
By Joe
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The 5 LED light has good illumination, and is terrific at getting the attention of motorists and pedestrians. However, it interferes with my wireless speedometer. When it is turned on to a steady state it locks it at zero. When it is set to flash it shows random numbers up to 43 mph. A great light all in all.
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Great Light - Loose Mount, July 21, 2011
By Dave (So Cal)
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I love the light. I don't love the mount so much though.
I bought this light because I wanted some kind of flashing beacon on the front of my bike to make me more visible (because it's all about me, right?).
This LED light is great. It's very visible even during daylight. I think it's even bright enough to point up in the sky and summon Batman.
The light takes two AA batteries and they're nice and easy to change.
My only real complaint is with the mounting bracket. The quick release mechanism is really nice, but there's no way to tighten it enough on my handlebars. I don't think I have wimpy little bars--they're the stock bars on my Specialized mountain bike. But I can't tighten this enough to keep it in one position. I finally had to cut a piece of an old bike tube to make a shim to put inside the mounting band. Now it's good and tight and I have no more complaints.
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reliable, bright, efficient, July 6, 2011
By Sean B (Idaho, USA)
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Have used for about 3 years, M-F, 2 miles a day. Goes a year on one set of batteries (AA or AAA). Bright enough for dark in the winter. Puts out a light about 6' diameter about 8' in front of the bike.
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Great light to be seen for the $$$$, June 27, 2011
By Geddrow
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I have used this light 4-5 nights a week for a few months now. The mount adjusts easily for both of my bikes which have drastically different sized handlebars. The flash feature is fantastic, especially around dusk. One car recently pulled over to tell me he could see me over 100 yards away. I've got stuck in a couple thunderstorms with this light as well, it still works fine so it is water repellant. This light works great for you to be seen. If you're looking for something to light your way, I recommend investing in something brighter, as most will easily out drive this light. Overall its built very well and is an excellent value for the money.
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Bright and Powerful, March 29, 2011
By Michael Grattan (Big Pine Key, FL USA)
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I really like this light.
It's compact so that when I remove it from my bike, it fits nicely in my pocket. It has a very bright, very focused light. It's great for when there are no street lights. I also like that there are only three seettings; blinking, steady and off. You don't need to make anything any more complicated.
It's a good light, simple and clean design that works well. What more can you ask for.
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decent light..., January 11, 2011
By sweetbrowns (California USA)
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The light is bright enough I suppose although my only gripe is that the bracket mount's clamp doesn't snap securely shut into place. It only closes but doesn't give me the assurance that it's snug.
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Good light, bad mount, January 8, 2011
By Brendan Q. Rebbetoy (Redmond, WA USA)
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The light part of this item is alright. It doesn't illuminate things 30 feet away, and honestly I find the advertisement picture pretty ridiculous, but it lets me ride my bike at night well enough. And for $24 I'm not going to complain.
The real annoyance is that the mounting bracket's minimum diameter is larger than my BMX bike's horizontal handlebar. I've had to stick some filler rubber between the bar and the mount to get it to stay on.
Besides these issues, though, the light is fairly solid and cheap. I really like the ability to pop the light on and off the bracket to use as a flashlight, or in case you don't want to take off the entire mount if you leave your bike outside.
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Bicycle light, November 10, 2010
By Teresa Powell
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The bicycle light arrived as promised and appears to work just fine. While I don't plan to ride at night, and if I do, it will be on lit residential streets, the strength of the light and the flashing options should make me clearly visible, my main goal.
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This thing is great, October 3, 2010
By Alana Foster (Washington, DC)
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Perfect for riding on the trails at sunset (making sure people can see you, with the flashing option) and using it at night as a headlight (steady beam). The mount is easy to take on and off, so great if you have 2 bikes you want to switch off with. The light itself, also, slides right off, when you want to take it off, but stays securely in place while you ride.
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good little light, August 30, 2010
By Wanda Moncrief
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Bought two of these for daughters razor electric scooters. Mount was to big for the handle bar so we put a piece of 1/4" thick rubber around the bar then the light strap over the rubber. Excellent little lights, plenty of light to see down ahead of the scooter.
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Great bright headlight, July 1, 2010
By Donald (Greenville, NC, United States)
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Easy to install, easy to use. You can either use the light as a strobe for easy notice by oncoming traffic or you can use the solid light to see what's a few feet in front of you. So far the light has been fantastic!
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Great Light for my needs, October 18, 2008
By M. D. Klansnic (Seattle)
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Flashing light can be seen for quite some distance. I especially like that the light can be seen from the side with this design. In constant light mode the beam is fairly good for a LED system. I usually ride on streets that have some lighting already. Easy to install. Make sure it is far enough away from your wireless bike computer or it will interfere with the signal. Overall, very satisfied with this light.
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Nice and bright, September 19, 2008
By nibo (Portland, OR)
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I really enjoy this light, but feel like I could use a second. I know a lot of people here in Portland who only use this as their front bike light and it works great: nice and bright. For the price, I really don't think that it can be beat.
That said, however, it could use to have a bigger face to make the light spread a little larger and be cut farther open on the sides so cars approaching laterally can see the biker more easily.
Still, it's a great light!
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Does what it says, September 1, 2011
By Bob
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There is nothing fancy about this light. It has a blinking mode which is nice. It says it gets a 100 hr or more battery life. We will see. I will have to repost on that. The only thing I don't like about this light is that it rattles slightly on bumpy hills. Not too much to really annoy me or anything. Just a little. I tightened down the screw on top and it helped a lot but still didn't alleviate the concern. All in all I like this light, it was cheap, it lights up the road well for a light with 100 hr battery life. I would recommend buying it unless you have the money to drop a hundred bucks.
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Very visible, August 28, 2011
By Milootis
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I have had this light for about 2 months and use it about every day. It does a wonderful job of making you more visible to oncoming traffic, although its ability to illuminate the road ahead is limited. It doesn't seem to go through the batteries too quickly as it still looks as bright as the first time I used it. Installation was fairly simple. In conclusion, I would recommend this product as long as you realize that it is more about making you visible than it is about illuminating the road.
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Perfect Solution, March 15, 2012
By Bike2Work
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Began biking four miles to work in the dark a few months ago. I soon discovered I needed a light so cars could see me. Wasn't interested in spending big bucks but wanted something bright and reliable. The 5 LED Beamer was the a great choice. Drivers could see the strobe light long before they could see me. Not only did they see me coming but with the side cut outs I was easily visible at an angle. The bracket was a simple install and it has held up well even on some pretty rough roads. For me this was the perfect solution.
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Good Quality Bike Light, February 8, 2012
By perrymasonary (Miami, Florida)
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We were in the market for a second bike light and the price at the time was right for Planet Bike's 5 LED light.
Having owned the 3 LED light and being satisfied, my spouse needed a light when joining me for early morning rides.
Like the 3 LED, the 5 LED is sufficent to announce my presence on the road for early before dawn and early evening rides.
Although the 3 LED beam is more solid than the 5 LED, this is still a good light. This light and the 3 LED won't light up everthing, but it will sure tell motorists you are out there.
We use these lights along with the Planet Bike 3 LED red blinky for our tailights.
The only improvement Planet Bike should consider making is to the mount that comes with the light. I found the light has a tendency to slip out of place when traveling on a less than perfect road or path. To stabalize the light I used velcro straps, the type used to tie up computer cords, to secure the light on my handlebars.
We have had these lights now for nearly 1 year and have no complaints as some reviewers have experienced such as water intrusion.
While I don't ride in the rain, if I had to I would wrap the light in plastic.
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Decent light to alert people to you, not great for seeing hazards, January 11, 2012
By A. Murphy (St. Louis, MO)
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I got this light a year ago and used it through the summer and fall seasons. I think if what you are looking for is a signal light to alert traffic and/or other cyclists that you are on the road, it works well. Has solid light and blinking modes. If, however, you are riding in dusk/dark conditions - do NOT count on this light to help see much of the road. I ride mostly bike trails (former RR tracks and levees) which are not well lit, and this light is not the solution I need for those areas.
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Not as Bright as Hoped, January 9, 2012
By Kernal (Albuquerque, NM)
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I got this to replace an old Blackburn Voyager (claimed 17 Lumen output). The Planet Bike Beamer 5 (rated at 35 Lumens) certainly doesn't feel twice as bright to me.
This light is bright enough to alert others to your presence and light up reflective signs, but doesn't do well to light up your path.
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beamer 5, December 26, 2011
By bob
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This is an attention getter. I once had a car wait for me just to see what kind of light it was, and another biker asked for info on it so he could get one like it. It is a definate attention grabber, people know you are coming down the road, day and night!
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Customer Service is Excellent, November 26, 2011
By BIG MONKEY (Miami)
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My first Beamer 5 lasted for about 6 months before it stopped working. Seems like the switch malfunctioned or water seaped through the crease. While I had it, the light worked like it should. No problems.
What I really wanted to talk about was the very cooperative customer service. When the light stopped working I was able to get it replaced without any problems. After about a week of waiting, the new light arrived.
The four stars are in response to the fact that the first light lasted less than I thought. But, still I am grateful that the service cooperated fully with a replacement.
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