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It depends whether you want to risk it or not. I wouldn't personally. Too many copies of copies around. Many don't even have Cree XMLs in them at all.ichabod - MemberThanks thats interesting to know.. if I'm planning to buy a new battery anyway, are the cheapo ebay solarstorm head units ok?
They might not be terrible, but spending that little bit more might just give you peace of mind.
I've got the BT40s and the only complaint I have is that the battery indicator is useless. Basically, cycles through to red very, very quickly. I know the C&B Seen battery back I have is good as it's works perfectly with the yinding that I use on my helmet.Anybody else find this with the BT40s ? Is it just voltage sag that I need to learn to live with.
I find my BT40s seems to last for ages
Nearly always used on low. I don't know how many hours it's on for, I use it most days for at least 30 minutes while taking the dog out, plus normal MTB rides of anything from 1-3 hours (which happen once a week, sometimes less if I'm busy)
Probably gets charged every few weeks? I use Keeppower 18650s, which are Panasonics, I think they're 3400mAh, they're definitely at least 3100mAh
I usually charge it when battery indicator drops to amber/yellow. The batteries get charged in a 4 bay charger
I find the light nicely floody. The main problem is the brightness of the battery indicator, it's way too bright. I fixed that with a patch of duct tape
Interesting - will look out for what you describe dougieb - I did think it went through the modes quickly, but I just assumed I'd had it on high a lot. Normally my Hunk Lee Panasonic battery lasts for aaaages.
I've got two BT40's packages and they do drop to red quicker than I expected but then stay on for ages afterwards.
Can anyone recommend a floody bar light to pair with a SolarStorm style helmet light? Already have a battery so just want the light unit.
That Nitefighter BT40s we're talking about has a really nice floody beam.craig24 - MemberCan anyone recommend a floody bar light to pair with a SolarStorm style helmet light? Already have a battery so just want the light unit.
http://www.gearbest.com/bicycling-gear/pp_182282.html?wid=21
http://www.gearbest.com/bicycling-gear/pp_180805.html?wid=21
(to be honest, judging from the reviews the extra £14 for the battery and charger is really good value).
Cheers, would you say its better than the Solarstorm? Also would I be OK running it alongside as its neutral white, or would I just be better with a second Solarstorm?
Quite a bit brighter and a [i]lot[/i] floodier.craig24 - MemberCheers, would you say its better than the Solarstorm? Also would I be OK running it alongside as its neutral white, or would I just be better with a second Solarstorm?
Now that my BT21 has died, I'm mixing a BT40S and Solarstorm X2 and it's fine. I'd prefer them both neutral, but it doesn't cause any complications.