Headlights

[Andrew P. Black]

My B&M Ixon headlight — which I use mainly for commuting and as a
secondary light for brevets — had just died. There seems to be an
intermittent connection between the batteries and the control
circuity, but it's hard to tell because I can't figure out how to take
it a apart.

This Ixon was a replacement for the old Light & Motion Vega, which was
a one-piece light that did not take rechargeable batteries. Both were
adequately bright, but I sold the Vega because I could not replace the
batteries during a ride. Now I regret that, since the replaceable
batteries seem to be the Achilles heel of the Ixon.

I have a DeNotte, and one option is to simply get a second one.
However, the separate battery clip and light is not optimal for
commuting. Would someone care top recommend a light that runs on
replaceable rechargeable batteries?

Andrew

[Jim House]

I just purchased a new B&M Ixon IQ and have an issue with the power charger.
The cord at the bottom of the part that plugs into the wall needs to be
pushed back and forth in order to get a connection to recharge the
batteries. I now need to take action to get that part replaced. I wonder
if the company is going downhill...

Jim House
Maumee, OH

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Subject: [Randon] Headlights

My B&M Ixon headlight - which I use mainly for commuting and as a secondary
light for brevets - had just died. There seems to be an intermittent

connection between the batteries and the control circuity, but it's hard to
tell because I can't figure out how to take it a apart.

This Ixon was a replacement for the old Light & Motion Vega, which was a
one-piece light that did not take rechargeable batteries. Both were
adequately bright, but I sold the Vega because I could not replace the
batteries during a ride. Now I regret that, since the replaceable batteries
seem to be the Achilles heel of the Ixon.

I have a DeNotte, and one option is to simply get a second one.
However, the separate battery clip and light is not optimal for commuting.
Would someone care top recommend a light that runs on replaceable
rechargeable batteries?

Andrew

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[Mike Sturgill]

Here's my current favorite. It's a Hope Vision 1. I purchased mine at Wiggle.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Hope_Vision_1_LED_Front_Light/5360035056/

Andrew P. Black wrote:

Would someone care top recommend a light that runs on replaceable rechargeable batteries?

����Andrew

[Bob Cooper RUSA 937]

"DeNotte ... the separate battery clip and light is not optimal for
commuting."

I have two of these. The system of attaching to the handlebar is
pretty cool and not as much trouble to do as one might think, from
looking at photos.

[B&B Gear / Richard Stum]

The Sigma PowerLED Black Pro light system works EITHER with a
rechargeable Lion external battery OR with internal AAs for commuting
and convenience.
http://www.bgear.com/store/index.php/lighting/bicycle-lights/l8350.html
Richard Stum
http://www.bgear.com | Brevet gear site
http://www.RandoRichard.com | Blog

[WillemJ]

Did you get in touch with B&M? They are very good with warranty
problems.
Willem

On Aug 18, 6:42 am, B&B Gear / Richard Stum <i...@bgear.com> wrote:
> The Sigma PowerLED Black Pro light system works EITHER with a  
> rechargeable Lion external battery OR with internal AAs for commuting  
> and convenience.http://www.bgear.com/store/index.php/lighting/bicycle-lights/l8350.html

> Richard Stumhttp://www.bgear.com| Brevet gear sitehttp://www.RandoRichard.com | Blog

[sanjoser]

I recently saw a Basta LED headlight that mounted onto a front rack.
does anyone have any experience with that? it looked cool
-ts
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[DemostiX]

Hopping on to this thread.

I haven't committed to dedicated LED headlights of quality, but
adapted current flashlights to riding use for now. There can't be any
doubt that the flashing mode for daytime to-be-seen function is
superb, whatever the shortcomings as a headlight.

Waiting for more flashlight holders to arrive and be tried, I've used
the DiNotte method-- the large tough rubber band --, but only found
large grommets in hardware stores. Recently,I notice cracks in them.
No surprise, as the ones I could find were designed for use in
compression not in tension.

Looking for camping vapor barriers at a $ store, I found the ideal
parts to serve as super strong rubber bands: Vacuum cleaner belts.
They come in pairs and in various sizes. Durable, inexpensive, and
designed for use in tension. I'll bet there are other lightweight
shock-cord and bungy apps for them, too.

Harry Travis
Pine Barrens of NJ
USA

[Donald Perley]

On Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 6:08 PM, DemostiX <travis...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Waiting for more flashlight holders to arrive and be tried, I've used
> the DiNotte method-- the large tough rubber band --, but only found
> large grommets in hardware stores.  Recently,I notice cracks in them.
> No surprise, as the ones I could find were designed for use in
> compression not in tension.

A lot of car exhaust systems use rubber rings to mount them which are
in tension. You might find some the right size.

[peter mathews]

I like the belt suggestion and would add that I've discovered a huge
range of o-rings in large diameters and a range of thicknesses at one of
our local bearing supplies.

________________________________________
Peter Mathews

Ph : (03) 9890 6089(h)-9905 2192(w)
Bike : 043 999 2130
email : pmat...@alphalink.com.au

[Harry Travis]

Excellent suggestion, the auto exhaust system maintenance-shop source. You know they are designed to stand up to nasty air. They may, however, be TOO thick and heavy, perhaps 10mm IIRC.

Well north of Oz, hardware and home-maintenance stores are NOT a place to find anything like the variety of industrial parts that can be found, but only with quantity purchase, online. Hard enough to even find the 20mm diameter rubber grommets I use to interface the flashlight / torch to the handlebar.

But, I'd be careful with the compression O rings. At least in my experience, they are not holding up to the application in tension well.

Harry Travis

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Harry Travis

[Randon Nerd]

Harry -

Although for my Dinotte lights I use the stock o-ring, for "regular"
torches including some of the smaller LED ones I go the "low tech
route" and tie off an old innertube (square knot works best so far)
and do a double wrap up and over the handlebars. The way I go through
$2.00 tubes I have a LOT of material to work with although I have to
compete with my wife who uses them (including some that are new and
still in the box) to tie off her plantings to the stabilizing stake.

Willie

On Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 6:08 PM, DemostiX <travis...@gmail.com> wrote:

[DemostiX]

The demand for flexible, shock-resistant binding straps is sufficient
to have prompted this supply, just tuned up on ebay. (not an
endorsement. Notice one of the illustrative applications is in fact
the attachment of a flashlight (or bicycle headlight with a broken
mount) to a handlebar.


http://cgi.ebay.com/Bike-Bicycle-Silicone-Strap-Bandages-Holder-/280553054011?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0

( 280553054011 ) is the item number, if the URL doesn't click and
load.

Harry Travis