has anyone used this bike light on rough terrain and does it stay in place
1156067
While I haven't done any mountain biking with it, I have found that it is quite secure.
1156068
I'm sorry I have not used this on rough terrain. The mount is really sturdy and the light fits securely into it, I would assume that it would work well. I have only used it on the road.
1156069
I used the light on my 12 mile daily commute to and from work. Part of that commute takes me over some rough terrain. I've had my Cygolite for two weeks mounted to the front forks. Lights had stayed in place. As a matter of fact, yesterday I broke a screw which holds my rear rack to frame after running over some a man hole cover which had been dislodged out of place.
1156070
The clip holding the light in place is pretty strong. Actually, it is a bit of a pain trying to get it off. Clip, certainly very god and tight (you atually hear it). As for the light, impressive.
327199
I've ridden with my in the rain and it survived just fine. During one particularly heavy downpour during a long training ride I wrapped some cling wrap around it before attaching it to the bike but looking back I feel like that was probably unnecessary.
1801683
It's generally not safe to ride in the rain. So while I'm happy to respond - my experience is limited. I have been caught in the rain, with the light, and it worked perfectly. It's important to note that I was too aggressive with the rubber USB cover the second or third time I charged the light... and it popped off. My plan was to replace it - but I've been just too busy to get to that "C" list item. In spite of the exposed USB, the light re-charged flawlessly. This is a good value - several friends purchased the same light based on my experience and first hand observations. The charge lasts a long time and the unit is powerful, but not bulky. Good luck and be safe out there.
609753
I did not encounter this issue on my Canondale Synapse. What i DID however find and you should be aware of is that when "standing" and pedaling it interferes greatly by rubbing against your knees and just making it awkward. I took mine off since I do a lot of hilly rides.
542510
I have not. However, I am impressed with the wide fill of the light. It's hard to tell in the city, but it doesn't appear to have a significant hot spot that would cause problems for mountain biking. So far I'm really impressed -- great build quality, great settings, etc.
97814
its weak unless you are using it on road and there are street lights. For mountain biking I would by one of the cheap 4000 lumen lights on ebay for about 30 bucks, that's what I did and it worked out great
1616837
Rode with it in a heavy rain for 3 hours, and it no longer works reliably, so I think that answers the question... Same happened with the PlanetBike tail taillight...
1039935
They haven't fallen off yet! I have a slim frame, and the rear light on the seat post gets turned around occasionally, as it's not very tight, but it has remained on the bike.
152154
I am afraid I misled you by my previous answer (or rather misled myself). I had saved the item when I got rid of the bike and looked at it in the garage and realized I had confused it with another light I had tied onto the bike seat. This one I HAD put on the round metal seat post. It comes with a rubber bind inside the clamp but it was not enough to secure the light so I found some thicker binding and put it in along with the rubber one and attached it to the post. It was very, very tight on the post and never moved when riding. (Sorry about the earlier misleading post.)
924037
Hi, I've ridden through a light drizzle a number of times. No issues thus far. Hope it helps
1105778
The unit is about the size of a large sandwich. I put mine in the top fairing, behind the headlamp, mounted to the upper fairing stay with two small flat steel brackets and a few nuts & bolts. If your bike has some room behind the headlamp and it won't affect your forks & steering, it should be fine. It's big, but looks nice enough to leave out in the breeze too, you could mount it to the vertical frame next to the engine.
1322704
Im sorry I don't remember, it had 0 modes after one rain, quit working so I only got to use it a few times and don't remember much about it. If you really need a light for you bike buy something else
981493
I've had mine installed for about a month and have had to drive during a few intense rain storms and have not had any problems it's extremely bright/white led I love it
1461249
I've had mine a while and I live in a very windy area on a hill. They weigh enough so I've never had a problem with that. They're really cool lights.
717897
An off road driving light yes. It's bright as hell. And mine is mounted on my front bumper and it has withstood speeds of 100 mph with road debris hitting it so I would say it's durable.
1039936
As far as these lights staying on during bumps they do an excellent job. I do find that they are better for visibility than lighting the path in front of you. I suggest buying a product called Xtreme Bright, It's a bicycle light that mounts easily with no tools needed and boy does it live up to it's name. It is zoom in zoom out capable with steady or flash setting. It runs about $35 on Amazon and it also doubles as a flashlight.
1065916
Not if worn the opposite way of the hinge - I have not had an issue as of yet - I am actually looking to purchase another for a friend - the light is so versatile - they are going to use for biking -