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[Closed] Dealextreme lights - which is best?

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Like the look of these, especially for the price - anyone using them? Opinions on which is the better would be much appreciated...

https://www.dealextreme.com/p/ha-iii-cree-ssc-p7-c-sxo-3-mode-900-lumen-led-headlamp-set-4-18650-included-29489

https://www.dealextreme.com/p/ssc-p7-3-mode-900-lumen-led-headlamp-bike-light-set-4-18650-50947

Ta.


 
Posted : 19/08/2011 8:10 pm
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I've got some of the newer ones with better battery (LED display) and better head unit, brand new. E-mail me if interested.


 
Posted : 19/08/2011 8:17 pm
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bought some of the old style off ebay recently, brand new £35 quid posted.

get em whilst you can boys, its only around the corner.


 
Posted : 19/08/2011 8:51 pm
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The "P7" LED light should be much of a muchness between there performance in my book, so the cheapest of those two is 'probably' the best (though I'd wonder how well the battery is sealed on the cheaper one - but that can be sorted by DIY).

Though personnaly I'd prefer a [url= http://www.dealextreme.com/p/ha-iii-cree-ssc-p7-c-sxo-5-mode-900-lumen-led-bike-light-set-4-18650-included-30864 ]5 mode version[/url], as the "low" modes on the 3 mode jobbies is useless, where-as the medium modes on 5 mode light is much more useable (for non-technical bits) and will extend the overall battery life on a ride.

BUT the other option you've missed out, are these:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/t6-assault-crown-waterproof-xml-t6-3-mode-1200-lumen-white-led-bike-light-with-battery-pack-set-82508

Which are much brighter and have more throw, though some ppl don't like the very bright spot effect & little spill.

As above both the [url= http://www.magicshineuk.co.uk/ ]P7[/url] and [url= http://www.mtbbatteries.co.uk/ ]XM-L[/url] unit are available in the UK for a little extra money - delivery tends to be quicker (DX get back logs come later in the year) & supposedly you get a better/quicket UK support


 
Posted : 20/08/2011 10:39 am
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Cheers Z1ppy, these look pretty good...


 
Posted : 20/08/2011 2:16 pm
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Cheers Z1ppy, these look pretty good...

Just had one of the 1200 lumen models delivered. Obviously haven't had it out on the bike in the dark yet, but in a 'garden test' they seem to be plenty bright enough and have a decent throw. I have a small concern about the connection between battery and light but until I get it on the bike I can't say for certain how secure it is.

Still, for the money I'm willing to bodge it if needs be.

slainte 😀 rob


 
Posted : 20/08/2011 4:15 pm