Suggestions for off-road headlight?

[Comfortably Numb]

And I figure, the few seconds of night blindness I caused that walker or that cyclist, is a small inconvenience they'll have to pay in order that I get the attention of the vehicles I pedal alongside with, in traffic. What say you folks?

I concur completely. If it's too bright, IYO, for a few seconds, close your eyes. There's too many Karens out there already. I'd prefer to err on the side of being seen, thank you. CN

 

[Comfortably Numb]

If you don't mind tinkering, get you a 12v step down converter like this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BK2TCXL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Then you can use a seemingly unlimited number of lighting options from the 12v world.

I am running a pair of modules that have dual color options.

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I hardwired them to use their 3000k as my DRL to always be seen especially in broad daylight
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then I turn on the 6000k at night via switch & together they're about a 4500k headlight

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These are about as bright as you'll ever need, plus you don't need to worry about ever having to recharge them as they run off your main battery.

But, how bright are they? Colour is of little importance to me. CN

 

[Comfortably Numb]

Exactly, I guess some ppl think they have an unending supply of cash..
Those ppl usually end up broke . With lots of expensive toys.

....and a lot of them don't end up broke. Some people have a huge amount of dough. CN

 

[Comfortably Numb]

It's a question NOT a comment, therefore NOT accusing ANYONE of ANYTHING !
Please try to read more carefully before ACCUSING me of judging others.

I noticed the question mark. I thought that made it a question. CN

 

[tomjasz]

In my app they are plenty good 18650 Cells are rather hard to find around here no big retailer has them have to get them online. the only time I have bought 18650 cells it was to repair something that took that size, didnt know an 18650 would go a week. I was talking about disposable, zinc chloride or alkaline cells .

I can't imagine why they are difficult to find. Every flashlight seller online has them and even protected cells. I've got lights with the same 18650 cell for 5 years. A lot less scrap to the landfill too.

Walmart can supply shipped to your local store. $10 with charger. Best buy too!

I do get saving $$ especially if not a frequent night rider! I ride most of the winter and it gets dark early.

 

[kevinmccune]

I can't imagine why they are difficult to find. Every flashlight seller online has them and even protected cells. I've got lights with the same 18650 cell for 5 years. A lot less scrap to the landfill too.

Walmart can supply shipped to your local store. $10 with charger. Best buy too!

I do get saving $$ especially if not a frequent night rider! I ride most of the winter and it gets dark early.

Have to check that out the only rechargeable ones I have are AA or AAA. And they are worn out NiMh, been allowing to get Li Ion AA AAA one reason I want to get some for my newer Digital camera, the voltage is lower on the NiMH batteries and my newer camera will only take about 2 pictures on the old batteries if I get any Lithium batteries I think they will be the "Eneloop"( think thats right) from Amazon, favorable reviews.

 

[JES2020]

I get it. I've got Scottish ancestry, I like a bargain as much as the next person

Good .

They didn't list having the electronic know how or willingness to tap into the bike battery

Yeah that's an obvious bonus, and no extra charge or work still only $25.

 

[JES2020]

....and a lot of them don't end up broke. Some people have a huge amount of dough. CN

....and a lot of them don't end up broke. Some people have a huge amount of dough. CN

Well we can say "some"of them don't go broke..."a lot" is difficult at best to quantify or prove.

 

[tomjasz]

....and a lot of them don't end up broke. Some people have a huge amount of dough. CN

not a huge amount but retired at 57 in 2007 and have all I need. a PT support job built my eBike stable and it's sustainable with quality components for my remaining years. Work hard, save, and be debt free...