As above and whats the beam spread like, floody?
Saw one in the flesh while on a ride last night and it looks well made, I want one!
So should I
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magicshine MJ872......would you recomend it?
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Posted 7 months ago #
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yes. and yes, it is 'floody'.
On most of my night rides, the lowest setting is fine for everything except fast single track where I bump it up a setting - 2 if if gets fast and techy. Never actually 'needed' any of higher settings (there are 5).
The beam pattern is such that you don't actually think about beam patterns - everything that I might want to look at is lit up, and the bits I am most concentrating on have plenty enough light without needing to have more focussed on them.
Dave
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For £89 of ebay, for £150 off elsewhere....no
Great light for the money no doubts about it, but I'm know decidedly undecided as to whether it's worth £30 (or cheaper from DX) over Smudges XM-L unit. Every time we go out (owner of MJ-872 & I), I change my mind. Lots of floody light vs more centered (or spot) light that brighter and has more reach.
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two mates have them. Very impressive. Side by side with my Lumicycle XPG there's very little in it. You can also swap the O-rings for a Hope QR clamp.
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Absolutely bonkers light. I also have a Lumicycle xpg and in terms of light output theres not much in it but the Lumicycle is like a rapier whereas the 872 is more like a blunt axe. Even on the second setting it look like a small nuclear explosion on the bars and on 4 you cant look at it from 30m its like a supernova.
Construction is a bit primitive and you only get the light, battery & charger in the box but in terms of £/lumen its unbeatable.
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Ace light for the money, using mine now about 8 rides and happy with it... blog report here...
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i;ve just got the 1200 lumen XPG, which is ace, wouldt it be 2 much running with the 872?
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Too much? naa, im waiting on a 2nd one coming!, but thats so i can film with a Go Pro
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just come back from my 8th or maybe 9th ride with it on in the dark. Believe the hype - it's changed the time I can ride by hours!!! Best 90 quid ever spent.
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First light i have owned where i can ride as fast as i want without being held back by lack of vision,
Magicshine 872 by coastkid71, on FlickrPosted 7 months ago # -
@reggie: please let me know what you mean by swap to a Hope QR... how? Point it out to me.
thanks
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Darn.. why,why,why did I look at this thread!!
I want one!
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Anyone use one of these lid mounted?
Is it suitable or on the heavy side?
Thanks
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get one of these:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=23533
unscrew the 872 mount from the light unit, and bolt the Hope clamp on. You'll need a longer M4 bolt than the standard magicshine one though, and the Hope one is not suitable as it's an M5 bolt.
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very very sweet light, used on the bars with bettery under the stem. Very clean simple system. More than plenty light for any technical descent or fast singletrack, just spreads light everwhere (in a good way) Battery life is excellent so far. As has been said, can run low or low+1 for alot of stuff and full when you need it. Have orderded an xml torch as a replacement for my current torch and will again be velcroed to the helmet (couple of velcro straps through the vents and round the torch) Will give even range being a tighter spot and should make a good combination. Pleased with build quality and mates have followed suit now...birds start their morning bird songs when we're all out lol no complaints for the money
nice review of differing loghts and their beamshots
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/best-mountain-bike-lights-28195/and breakdown of the light
http://www.light-test.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=103%3Amagicshine-mj870-mj872-cree-xp-g&catid=34%3Arowerowe&Itemid=55&lang=enPosted 7 months ago # -
I've got one & can't believe how good it is for the money.
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Some various beam shots and info....
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My view is in here. I owned a bastid, a mickey mouse and this year an XML before this:
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/another-dx-light-option-a-mini-review-and-beamshotsIn summary - the best budget (but not really really budget at £90) light around for the bars.
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I'm convinced, just need to sell it to the wife err...
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Great light for the money!
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There back on ebay for £89
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Depends how you define "back"
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I posted a link in one of my threads to a UK supplier with current stock at £99 all in.
Great feedback too.
He sold 15+ sets in less than 24hrs Posted 7 months ago # -
Kbrembo's link above is excellent.
almost making me wish I didnt just plump for the 872, some great beam shots on the link. Looks like the Fluxient's are well worth a look.
Particularly if you are looking for the best beam throw.And this looks ace:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220870253168?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649Posted 7 months ago # -
aracer - Member
Depends how you define "back"
er.. like they have them back in stock... understand now?
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sinlge xml t6 light on ebay too, for 35 quid
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CREE-XML-XM-L-T6-LED-Bicycle-Light-HeadLamp-HeadLight-/280752346088?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Camping_LightsLanternsTorches&hash=item415e24d3e8#ht_3924wt_1185Posted 7 months ago # -
er.. like they have them back in stock... understand now?
I'd suggest reading the listing again if you think that.Posted 7 months ago # -
er.. like they have them back in stock... understand now?
I'd suggest reading the listing again if you think that.
Oooooh!
Ok there is now at least a weeks wait. I'm sure coastkid was trying to be helpful. (?)
But delays happen when the nights draw in. Like what happens to winter tyres after the snow arrives. Plan ahead
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OMFG!
Niterider pro 3000 LED.Posted 7 months ago # -
Don Simon has just melted my monitor!
How much does that cost then?
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700 GBP!
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70000 pennies! My 17p candle is more than capable thanks!
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But delays happen when the nights draw in. Like what happens to winter tyres after the snow arrives. Plan ahead
only, we've all already got perfectly good lights and tyres no matter what conditions we come across. Posted 7 months ago # -
Ok there is now at least a weeks wait.
Now 3 days or so less wait than when the link to that was last posted (in a thread linked higher up here), and a week or so less wait than when that auction was put on ebay. Maybe it's the "now" which was actually incorrectly used Posted 7 months ago # -
we've all already got perfectly good lights and tyres no matter what conditions we come across.
What tyres for night riding?Posted 7 months ago #
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