how is this light for mountain biking?
1939392
It's a great light for the price. Great for riding the streets and sufficient for medium pace mtb trails. If you are intending to do night racing you might want to purchase a light a little higher up the Cygolite range. I actually bought two off these lights. This gives me the ability to use both lights on the trails and switch back to one to get to and from the mtb area giving me the ability to ensure I have enough battery to make the distance.
1939393
It should work great! It is a very solid product. Just mount it on tight enough.
1676534
It is bright enough to illuminate road behind if it was aimed down. But my purpose for the light is to be visible to drivers approaching from the rear. Therefore, the beam is directed behind, vertically level with the bike seat (approximately at driver's eye height), and horizontallyslightly to my (biker facing direction of travel) left since I ride generally to the right side of roadway.
2034294
I use the light on unlit forest paths and is a good choice. Very bright with good illumination forward and adequate amounts of light to the side.
722945
Its got a wide and narrow beam , its a good buy for the price it also flashes off and on like a strop light.im sure it can be mouted but not design for a bike.kool gadget
1777026
That's very subjective. I find it quite bright even in daylight and the strobe mode definitely attracts attention. Indoors during the day, if I forget to turn it off, bike shop employees have commented how bright the light appears to them. Blinding? A dark-adapted person would find it quite uncomfortable at close range if pointed straight at them.
1241937
Totally - it is not like having the NITERIDER Classic or Pro($350 plus ) but it is an exceptional light and mount that can take bumps. If you are going to be doing any "seriously-full-on" mountain bike riding over logs and rocks - than you would be better off with a more expensive and bullet proof light like the NITERIDER Pro which would be better for twisting dark forest trails or night time ops. This light is great - but more for the normal type of mountain biking most people do.
875549
The beam is wide enough that I am able to ride down a twisty bike path in complete darkness without concern for visibility, but I wouldn't recommend doing this if you don't have to. I did it as a test of the light. I may choose to buy a secondary headlight to wear on my helmet, however, to be able to have additional light with a beam I can control more easily. The Cygolite is easy to adjust while riding though, just takes a second. Drivers and pedestrians are unlikely to notice the light from the side, so if you're concerned about being seen, make sure to wear reflective clothing as well.
1716710
The MJ-880 is listed by the company as having the highest theoretical light output. I have not used that light, so I cant speak to its brightness. The MJ-872 will fit your needs. I normally ride at 50-75% brightness to make the battery last for a few days, and I have still had multiple cars flash their brights at me. I even had one person stop and an intersection and yell to me "dang! I thought you were on a street bike" this light is easily as bright as a single modern car headlamp, and with the light coming from such a small point, it is extremely visible to oncoming traffic. I recommend pairing it with the cygolite Hot Shot 2w tail lamp. The MJ-880 is listed by the company as having the highest theoretical light output. I have not used that light, so I cant speak to its brightness. The MJ-872 will fit your needs. I normally ride at 50-75% brightness to make the battery last for a few days, and I have still had multiple cars flash their brights at me. I even had one person stop and an intersection and yell to me "dang! I thought you were on a street bike" this light is easily as bright as a single modern car headlamp, and with the light coming from such a small point, it is extremely visible to oncoming traffic. I... » Read More The MJ-880 is listed by the company as having the highest theoretical light output. I have not used that light, so I cant speak to its brightness. The MJ-872 will fit your needs. I normally ride at 50-75% brightness to make the battery last for a few days, and I have still had multiple cars flash their brights at me. I even had one person stop and an intersection and yell to me "dang! I thought you were on a street bike" this light is easily as bright as a single modern car headlamp, and with the light coming from such a small point, it is extremely visible to oncoming traffic. I recommend pairing it with the cygolite Hot Shot 2w tail lamp. « Show Less
1063708
I've experienced no problems whatsoever with this light. No light drop off after 5 mins.or battery drain with the light off. Batteries appear to last about 6-8 hours continuous use on high beam. My light begins to fade just as the batteries are nearly exhausted, as you would expect. The light beam while brilliant has a short range, no doubt the cars would see you, but a bike light may work better for you.
520112
It's very easy to mount on the handlebars. The mount contains inserts to help with a secure fit. Depending on the setting, the light is almost painfully bright indoors. Any light designed to provide illumination while you're biking is more than sufficient for indoor uses.
2282567
Definitely bright enough, I may be concerned about the mount moving around though. It will not fall off but bumps may cause it to shift around.
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.
332483
Should work fine. Light comes with heavy rubber band type things. You use one to stretch over the handle bars.
520118
This light mounts very easy. Using this light indoors is a little different. The light is so bright it will reflect off things back at you. If you turn it on low it is not such a problem. I ride early in the morning when it is still dark. On a trail with no lights. This light will lite up the trail great. It is not as bright as daytime, but for the price this is a great light. I use the steady flash setting and have never had a problem seeing anything. I feel the light is so bright. When someone is coming toward me. I will turn turn the light to the side. The light can be turned a little once it is mounted. It is made so you can do this. The light dose not move unless you move it.
2157008
It is very bright, which makes it suited for a bicycle light. It is bright enough to help you see where you are going. Hope this helps.
411453
The light comes on when I walk my bike so it should be ok on a hill. I don't see an appreciable difference in light output. I have a Shimano Alfine hub.
1653788
Not too bad if you aim it just a few feet in front of you. But that means you can't go too fast and the beam is pretty narrow. I found it's not much brighter than some 1 watt lights I have had. I replaced it with a Cygolite Metro 360. It's about $20 dollars more but it's a far, far, better light with a much wider and brighter beam, good for safely going about 18mph. Best light I have ever had. I would highly recommend it as a reasonably cost effective alternative. (There is also a Cygolight Metro 400 which is only a couple dollars more than the 360) I believe the top of the mount of the blaze will swivel if you loosen a screw but I'm not positive of that. Don Solt