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[Closed] Bike Light Refurb. Kudos to MtbBatteries and Lumicycle.

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My lights got to the point where I was thinking of replacing them. My Lumicycle Led3 System isn't as bright as the ones you can get these days and it has a very narrow beam.

My MtbBattery, well, the first one I had stopped working after I rode into the canal late one November night, and the replacement stopped working when I accidentaly shorted it out whilst charging. Frayed wires coming out of the charger shorted together resulting in smoke and a funny smell.

Before throwing them away I thought I'd email Smudge and Lumi. Result: Lumicycle upgraded my light to a current spec 4 Led jobby with much more lumens and a better beam shape. For not much money.

MtbBatteries replaced the protection circuits, tested everything out and replaced the charger. All for not much money also.

I've now got a great night riding outfit, with a spare battery too, and a warm glow from supporting British small businesses, who continue the tradition of providing excellent customer service.

Thanks, guys!


 
Posted : 03/07/2017 5:36 pm
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Good to hear some positives, well done all


 
Posted : 03/07/2017 6:55 pm
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Not a problem John, Glad to have helped you out and thank you for leaving the feedback on here. Much appreciated 🙂
Regards, Smudge


 
Posted : 03/07/2017 7:33 pm
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The other thing with these guys is the feeling of confidence in the lights. I've been through all the generations of lights; big lead acid batteries, over-volted domestic halogen bulbs, HID, right through to £5 Trustfire torches from Dealextreme (which we still have on our pub bikes).

But all the others have a habit of going dark just when you don't want them to: when rattling down a rooty, rocky, twisty path between the trees.
These ones aren't going to let you down like that.


 
Posted : 04/07/2017 5:35 am

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