Really good helmet light?

[Super Dave]

Hi,

I'm riding more at night because the ebikes are so fun and it's getting dark earlier. I'm curious what the standout helmet lights are that have good output, quality beam, solid battery, good mount / adjustability and reasonable weight. I like quality lights...maybe a few hundred bucks. Happy to spend less.

I screen grabbed this image of Charlie in one of the Specialized Como reviews from this site. Evidently Charlie owns a shop so his light must be pretty nice. Anybody know what it is? Thanks

 

[hoboin]

just by googling i think this might be the light. Can't comment on the quality of it..

Light & Motion Vis Pro Helmet Bike Light | REI Co-op

Creating a full circle of protective visibility while you ride, the Light & Motion Vis Pro helmet bike light provides an impressive 600 lumens for visibility on all sides in traffic.

www.rei.com

 

[Super Dave]

Thanks Hoboin, I think you are correct. Good researching, I did some searching previously and could not figure it out.

Still interested to hear about other quality helmet lights.

Thanks,
Dave

 

[hoboin]

glad i could help. I wouldnt mind getting one myself. When i first started ebiking about 5 months ago i had a small cheap coin battery operated one that i rigged to the helmet and loved it on blink mode but it died about 2 months into my biking adventures.

 

[fooferdoggie]

nightrider works well too.

Best mountain bike lights 2022 | 20 top-rated options for night riding

Seek out new trails at night with the best MTB lights

www.bikeradar.com

 

[Latitude]

I have a Bontrager Circuit MIPS helmet that takes various lights, front and rear. I have used them to good effect. The MIPS version has now been replaced with their Circuit WaveCel model, same light fittings.

 

[Super Dave]

Thanks for the input.

I'm liking this Light and Motion.
Light and Motion VIS Pro 1000 Trail

Any other good options I should consider?

 

[Super Dave]

Hi Rome, I have an old Bell Citi that I'm going to replace. I'd like to get the Sena M1 Evo so I can communicate with my wife when her 2022 Como 4.0 arrives early next year. But, the M1 Evo's are out of stock...

 

[Super Dave]

I ended up ordering the Specialized Flux 1250. A little heavier but sounds like a good light.

It has some negative reviews for the handle bar mount. But the helmet mount looks perfect and I think can hold a GoPro.
Flux 1250

 

[hoboin]

cool, hope it works out for you. If you can come back and give us a review i would appreciate it. I will probably look for a very cheap option and will post here once i come up with something, budget is tight now! Happy riding

 

[Super Dave]

Thanks. Here's another good company to consider and the prices are reasonable for a premium light. This is popular with the flashlight guys along with the Lupine brand which is high dollar.
Gloworm

 

[farklepilot]

Hi, here's the Cadillac of helmet lighting... have their lights on all my motorcycles. They are actively involved in 24hr off road enduro racing and nobody comes close to them for customer service.... Probably overkill for most people....

https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/explorer-helmet-mounted-light-kit.html

 

[Super Dave]

Hi guys,
Here's a video of my lights.
Recently installed on the bike is a Supernova Mini Pro- E25 with a high low beam. It's a big upgrade over the stock light.
On the handlebars is have a B&M Ixon Space which is an amazing self contained, small headlight with an awesome reflector. The two lights work very well together.
On my helmet is a Gloworm X2 Adventurer. It can be programmed for whatever output you want up to 2000 lumens. With the remote I can toggle through 500, 1000, 1500 & 2000 lumens.
Light Set Up

I think I'm good for now. If I had the needed voltage I would love to get the Supernova M99 Pro but the Mini Pro is all my bike can handle.

Thanks,
Dave

 

[Sifu Ben]

I ride at night most of the time by choice. While you can go out to impress with the megabuck gear (really, who else is riding with you?), I have found that in the dark countryside roads I ride, a combination of a Victagen $24 bar mount light from Amazon and a headlamp (my favorite came from a Coast $25 2-pack from Costco) to shine light where I look, both only running at low power most of the time, provides more than ample lighting. I also use a couple other headlamps from Princeton Tec and Petzl but they were undewhelming. The one from Coast that I like have a quick focus adjustment that goes from flood to spot and pretty light.

 

[rtp]

I ride at night most of the time by choice. While you can go out to impress with the megabuck gear (really, who else is riding with you?), I have found that in the dark countryside roads I ride, a combination of a Victagen $24 bar mount light from Amazon and a headlamp (my favorite came from a Coast $25 2-pack from Costco) to shine light where I look, both only running at low power most of the time, provides more than ample lighting. I also use a couple other headlamps from Princeton Tec and Petzl but they were undewhelming. The one from Coast that I like have a quick focus adjustment that goes from flood to spot and pretty light.

I gave up on the high $ lights, at least for now. I also have a Victagen on my X2. They make a few…

Amazon.com

Interestingly, I really dig the ‘free’ seatpost light they throw into the deal - just wish the rear light were rechargeable.
The front light is bright (although they all exaggerate lumens), 3 modes, and has a sane bar clamp and is easily removed but secure on the bike.
The one annoyance I have with it is it has a USB-C connector for charging which is great, but it seems to only like ‘some’ cables.
Hard to beat for the $ honestly - will see how long it lasts.

Edit - sorry, now seeing were asking specifically about helmet lights. The Victagen would probably work OK-ish, but I run it on my bars.

 

[DiggyGun]

I use Moon lights, liking their quality and design.

Bicycle - Front Light | moon sport

www.moonsportusa.com

A lot of their models can be helmet fitted.