Would this work as a bicycle light? If I purchased a clip to mount on handlebars, would it be bright enough? or even too bright?
1283988
It probably would work great but there are a lot less expensive flashlights that put off as many lumens for a lot less money. One example is the Cree which you can buy for one tenth the cost. All this said, I love the Maglite XL200.
1283989
It would work incredibly well limited only by battery life. I have LED bike light that uses small battery and it has 50 hours estimated battery life. I do not know how long this MagLite would go on a set of batteries. Good luck.
1283990
Works fantastic as a bike light. I feel much safer, especially in the city, using this Maglight over a traditional bike light because it is so much brighter. Be sure to pick up some rechargeable AAA's if you cycle a lot or have a long commute.
1241935
I don't think you'd have any problem mounting it to a dirt bike. Of course, the light that it casts will be bouncing all over the place if you're on a rough trail, but the bike light itself should stay mounted securely.
966806
Used it to mount on my bike. Depends on how many led's and the amount if power they pull. I ran 6 2' strips. Also found out it does dim but you have to hold the button for a very long time.
605916
Excellent questions. It will illuminate reflective street signs to a point, but I found I really needed two lights, one aimed ahead, for signs, pedestrians, etc. and one aimed down, for potholes and debris. In fact, I did buy two of these lights. I mounted the straight-ahead one on my handlebars and got a handy device to be able mount the downward one on my front fork, at wheel-level.As for illuminating an unlit path, this light is good if you ride at a slow, leisurely pace. You will "outrun" the light if riding im dark conditions at 10-15 MPH, though.In thd end, I settled on a 600-lumen NiteRider (lots of other, similar choices are commonly available now) to provide a single light for signs and surfaces. Excellent questions. It will illuminate reflective street signs to a point, but I found I really needed two lights, one aimed ahead, for signs, pedestrians, etc. and one aimed down, for potholes and debris. In fact, I did buy two of these lights. I mounted the straight-ahead one on my handlebars and got a handy device to be able mount the downward one on my front fork, at wheel-level.As for illuminating an unlit path, this light is good if you ride at a slow, leisurely pace. You will "outrun" the light if riding im dark conditions at 10-15 MPH, though.In... » Read More Excellent questions. It will illuminate reflective street signs to a point, but I found I really needed two lights, one aimed ahead, for signs, pedestrians, etc. and one aimed down, for potholes and debris. In fact, I did buy two of these lights. I mounted the straight-ahead one on my handlebars and got a handy device to be able mount the downward one on my front fork, at wheel-level.As for illuminating an unlit path, this light is good if you ride at a slow, leisurely pace. You will "outrun" the light if riding im dark conditions at 10-15 MPH, though.In thd end, I settled on a 600-lumen NiteRider (lots of other, similar choices are commonly available now) to provide a single light for signs and surfaces. « Show Less
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I installed the helmet mount and it is solid. I've never used it, though, because the handlebar mount works just fine. It's the same clip on both the handlebar or the helmet mount. I discovered early on that you must be CAREFUL about clipping the light onto the mount. I was careless, and the light unexpectedly flew off its mount and landed by the side of the road. It seemed solid, but a few miles of bumpy riding shook the light loose. If care is taken when clipping the light on, it's OK. Several months later with MANY miles ridden with the NiteRider Lumina 700 USB clipped on, there has not been a repeat of the unplanned release...
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It would depend on how much space is between the handlebars and the basket, but I don't see why not. If you don't want to spend the money before you're sure, maybe you can stop by your local bike shop and ask those guys! I just don't want to give you a definitive answer only to have these lights not work for you, that would bum me out!
1494475
Mine works great for any situation. I would do 250 lumen. The more light, the better traffic will be able to see you.
748089
Yes. These lights are fantastic. We use it on our bike at night and it is as bright as a car headlight. You need to aim it down so as not to blind on coming cars. Amazing at the price.
2282566
It is a sturdy yet flexible mount and the light itself is very lightweight, so I would say that it would probably work very well.
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.
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The Clamplight is not a good choice for your bike - it will fall off. All you need is a light made for a bike that screws onto thehandlebars. Any bike store will carry this item or check Kmart, Home Depot, Sears etc.
1237146
i really did not care too much for the light.. not bright enough.. if you put it on your belt it would end up cutting you.. and hard time keeping the clip tight.. i just keep it in my first aid kit for backup..
332483
Should work fine. Light comes with heavy rubber band type things. You use one to stretch over the handle bars.
997960
Actually, it is quite bright (don't know how many lumens) and has a focusing feature, which means that you can go from flood to spot fairly easy. If you are putting up a tent in the dark, it will work fine. If you are caving, it will work good enough to see what is ahead of you, but I would suggest also carrying a much brighter light with you. If you are trying to use it for bicycling at night, it probably won't work for you. Did I cover all of the bases?! It should stand up in the rain - the battery compartment is gasketed, but I've never tried it on the rain.
337628
i used it for my road bike drill a hole therw the handle bars n use a metric bolt n i hook it up to TM 26 nitecore light n my iphone holder.
718682
I think it would be ok on a bicycle. It depends on the size of the handlebars. I've had mine over a year and honestly don't use it as much as I thought I would.
1950171
I would say no. One and a half inches would be a bit too much of a stretch for this clip. Too bad, great light otherwise.