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I'd like a light setup for downhilling in the dark, so I can hit up Aston Hill, Chicksands and the Cannock Chase DH track at night. This means that power consumption is less of an issue when compared to overall power and durability during a crash.
I'd like a wide beam handlebar mounted light and a helmet mounted spotter, or would a single light do? I really want to be able to ride full tilt at night, hitting all the usual jumps and drops etc.
I really don't want to cut down on my riding due to the short nights.
mtb-batteries lumenator on the helmet even at 70% is more than enough to hit stuff at not far off daylight pace.
but then it depends on who's behind you...
Brill, thanks for the suggestion! Those lights look really good value for money!
Is it worth spending more on a light like those Trout ones, or is the lumenator definitely enough? How many lumens is enough to really go at full tilt and are there any lights that have a wide beam but with a focused centre beam for long distance(eg can you get away with just a helmet light)? I really have sod all experience with these new fangled lights as I've only ever done XC night rides with crappy halfords lights.
Bearing in mind I intend to be going fast enough that I am pushing my limits, so I think an expensive light (over 150) is out unless it can survive hitting a tree at considerable speed. What's the Majicshine Mj-880 like in comparison to the lumenator.
Are you going to be riding alone...?
Full tilt, middle of a forest, middle of the night...on your own?
I ride slowly over at Christmas Commons on my own during the day for fear of totalling it and not being able to get home to my little'un!
No, with a few mates but they're not going to be going full tilt and will be using a set of more basic lights. One's got a set of the older Ayups though....before they brought out a 40 percent more powerful model.
We don't often ride trains either and give each other plenty of room, due to a couple of Simoncelli style crashes..... so overall I don't think I need to enter a lumens war to deal with shadows etc.