[Closed] Budget helmet light

Mtb batteries might still have an offer on.think they do mounts for helmets too.very good reasonably priced lights with great service and backup.havent looked at their site for a while though.

Hi

Try these guys

I've got one of their bar mounted lights and its been great for the last few years.

https://www.candb-seen.co.uk/product-1900lm-helmet-light-kit_10.html

I’ve got the old Version of this which is 700 or 900 lumens I think and it’s pretty good. Looks like they’ve bumped the power output up so this is well worth a look. I bought the moon gopro style adapter to fit mine but I think they do a normal helmet mount too.

https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Moon/Meteor-Vortex-Pro-Front-Light/Q12T?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&co=GBR&cu=GBP&glCountry=GB&id=1214455&ds_eid=700000001845766&ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=UK_EN_Profit_Google_Shopping_All+Users_Brand_All+Products_Mobile&ds_cid=71700000053301088&ds_ag=E_B_1214453_Moon_Meteor+Vortex+Pro+Front+Light_Light+Front_79+GBP&ds_agid=58700006325695373&ds_k=PRODUCT_GROUP&ds_kid=92700057109456358&ds_kids=p57109456358&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9v_p15r_7AIVhO3tCh3J9AfSEAQYASABEgJnP_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

i use the chilli tech pod
https://chilli-tech.com/content/new-800-lumens-cree-head-torch-launch/. its great as there are no cables.

i just turn the head torch on when i need it ratheer than leaving it on all the time. it did a 2hr ride in twisty singletrack the other night. Its not spotty so a decent light spread. I carry a second battery just in case.

Its cheap (really cheap!) and works perfect for me with a Halfrauds bar light (on one of the lower settings to work with the headlight). on flat out lakes rocky gnar it may be a bit underpowered so it depends on what you need i suppose.

Thanks. Will take a look at the ones above. The chilli ones looks cheap. Does it come with the helmet mount included? And is it stable?

+1 for the Moon Vortex Pro, or whatever the current model is. My one came with a helmet mount, but I actually mount it with a velcro strap and a lump of Sugru.

There's also the cheaper Moon Vortex:

https://www.merlincycles.com/moon-meteor-vortex-rechargeable-front-bike-light-2020-206202.html

That's now up to 1000 lumens which should be plenty. Mine is 900 or something, and I never use it in that mode.

I've got quite a few Moon lights, and they've all proven very reliable. The only thing that's ever broken was a mount for a rear light, and they sent me a free replacement. A nice middle ground between the Exposure premium and unbranded tat.

I have just bought a Niterider 1200 lumen - a touch more, but they have 800 and 1000 for less. It seems very good and very well made.

https://www.probikekit.co.uk/cycling-accessories/niterider-lumina-1200-boost-front-light/11840127.html?out-of-stock-alternative

I bought one of these - https://www.lightmalls.com/cycling-light-bike-front-headlight-2x-cree-xpg-led-bicycle-light-built-in-18650-battery-usb-rechargable-waterproof

Then I bought a Moon Go Pro mount (RB28 is the correct version) - https://winstanleysbikes.co.uk/moon-light-adapter-for-gopro-mount?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-rj9BRCAARIsANB_4ACXrDemo31jnpstAO9MPJQvlPPITrGnme4XqZgtkR7hJdjF0rsjOV8aAtFREALw_wcB

and stuck it on my helmet with Go Pro sticky bits and it's great. Job done for around £30. Lightweight, good spot type light, good run times.

Can anyone suggest a good go pro helmet mount?

The niterider looks good but you cannot seem to buy a helmet mount?

I have a Niterider 850 which I leave on the bike year round under a Garmin out front mount. It is a great little unit and fantastic value.

I bought 2x Niterider Go Pro mounts from China for about a fiver posted on ebay. The cheapest similar thing I can find quickly now is:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lohas-Select-Headlight-Compatible-NiteRider/dp/B083R7TKC1/ref=asc_df_B083R7TKC1/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=394229352453&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18049174329721713302&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006502&hvtargid=pla-888065220181&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=87474904971&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=394229352453&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18049174329721713302&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006502&hvtargid=pla-888065220181

That opens up all GoPro mounting options, the simplest of which for a helmet is probably:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Strong-Adhesive-Sticky-Curved-Base-Pad-and-Buckle-Mount-fits-GoPro-Go-Pro-Hero/282922722156?epid=22008306574&hash=item41df82236c:g:D6cAAOSwG1Vaz8Di

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lohas-Select-Headlight-Compatible-NiteRider/dp/B083R7TKC1/ref=pd_lpo_200_t_0/261-1597039-3328568?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B083R7TKC1&pd_rd_r=72f9620e-479c-4353-9b74-7a733b2ad0d4&pd_rd_w=lMFQV&pd_rd_wg=bsJh6&pf_rd_p=7b8e3b03-1439-4489-abd4-4a138cf4eca6&pf_rd_r=13NJX91Q8W0AQDZT8773&psc=1&refRID=13NJX91Q8W0AQDZT8773

That up there plus this - https://www.amazon.co.uk/GoPro-Helmet-Front-Mount-Camera/dp/B01GCKO9Z8

Sorted!

I also have a Gloworm X1 going spare if you can live with a battery pack.