How well does this light up mountain biking trails??
1818752
It's a excellent blinding bright light! The brightness is adjustable in several levels.
1818753
Have not been on the trail at dark however it on the road it projects well enough to safely bike home and be seen.i am quite happy.
1818754
It works great for lighting up trails. I use the NiteRider on my helmet and a second, cheaper light on my handlebars. With this setup, I usually run the NiteRider at the medium setting and it gives off more than enough light. The high setting is very bright.
1385811
Never had a problem with the light moving. Rode several times this winter in below zero temps & no breaking of the rubber band. Only issue I had with one headlight is the power cord solder points inside the light are fragile so treat that power cable gently. I would switch the light between 2 commute bikes depending on road condtions: one studded tires, one bike plain tread & eventually the solder connections broke...was much more careful with the replacement. Otherwise it's a powerful light, reliable as after 1/2 a winter it still works great.
1361337
I would say that it would work for that. I've used to for night walks and camping and haven't had any issues. It has three brightness settings.
1344647
Not unless you want especially dim mood lighting or are planning on using a lot these. It's bright, but not nearly as bright as a 150W incandescent, let alone the fluorescent or MH lamps usually used in gyms.
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.
2254860
The light w/ the mount on the helmet adds maybe a pound or two, but helmet mount if definitely worth any additional weight vs bar mount set up. Much better for navigating switchbacks at night as your can see ahead of the turn vs just seeing right where your bars are pointing with helmet mount set up. As for other cheaper cree lights, I can't comment on that as I have only owned the magic shine and nightrider lights in the past. Good light for the price.
542508
Yes, I prefer to use a helmet mounted light and a handlebar mounted light for trail riding but that's only to have a back-up. This light is plenty bright to light your way on its own.
332854
what? It is a good light. I would go the 900W. For mountain biking consider the two light version that has a wider beam.
2008195
I am pleased with how it works even during the day. But where I ride, I use one behind the saddle and one down low by the rear cassette to maximize visibility. As far as lumens, I do not know, but it is bright.
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.
276763
It is not very bright. i have focused the lights on a tree but the light hardly reaches the leaves. the max you might get is 2 feet
656816
I live in the Northeast with lots of hills, I would describe the light as more wide than focused, but it illuminates quite a bit compared to other LED lights I have had, by a lot. Remember there are three brightness settings, be sure to try them all.
357196
On high beam I've taken a 1.5 hour ride and it was still burning bright at the end. When on flashing I've gone over 2 hours with no problem. Without a meter on it I don't know how long it really lasts. I've gotten to really like the light. On high my field of vision in dark, country riding is I'm comfortable riding up to about 19 MPH. When there are a lot of critters running around I do slow down to about 16 so I have plenty of time to swerve.
520115
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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
1716436
Actually pretty good. It's not a blinding light. It's as bright as the low beams on my Polaris 500. It has a fair flood patern if used for visibility. Just not far reaching.
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.
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.