Helmet mount Light recommendations

Joystick. I’ve got a Diablo, with a Sixpack on the bars, but I’d buy a Joystick next as the beam pattern is more focused,

Magcshine rn1500 - was about 40 quid from AliExpress, then a magcshine helmet mount, but any go pro mount would do as there is a go pro to Garmin quarter turn (that the light mounts to) already in the box.

Four4th scorch is a good option and not too pricey compared to others.

Four4th Scorch QR is a little minter.

2000lm and a good burn time.

I went for the second battery and am never without light.

Highly recomended.

If budget allows the Joystick is the ultimate helmet light IMO. All-in-one plus the mount is great.

Using Outbound Lighting Hangover - nice little unit and ordering from US pain free

Bike Helmet Lights -- Outbound Lighting

I use it in combination with their Trail Evo bar light

Evo Downhill Package (Evo & Hangover) -- Outbound Lighting

both have option for additional extra battery plug in.

I have a Solarstorm X2 from eBay bodged onto a GoPro mount.

Paired with one of these on the bars:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09159M66T

Both great on medium for most of the time. Switched to low sometimes on fireroad type stuff and high on descents.

I would recommend an integrated battery, the idea of carrying the battery pack in your bag seems ok until you actually do it for a bit. I now use an Exposure Joystick and I'm pleased I spent that bit more to get something quality.

I have both a 4fourth scorch and an exposure joystick. I tend to use the joystick more as although it has less lumens it gives a better spot which suits me.

Saying that I had great service from 4fourth a while back when they replaced the battery on my scorch. They also replaced the lense for free as it had a crack in. Oh and it also fits in the exposure helmet mount.

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Oh also stealth ad, if anyone made me a half decent offer for the scorch I'd probably take it as I don't tend to use it much at all. New battery last Feb and used a handful of times since then.

not speaking from experience but Fenix are often mentioned

Another Joystick user here.
Hassle free and just works.
Separate batteries are just a PITA.

Joystick or MTB batteries lumenator

Thanks all. Seems like there’s a broad consensus for the Joysticks. Integral battery would be my first choice so JS would work.
What is the minimum lumen mark ? 1000? 1500? 2000?

Joystick is around 1100 lumens now I think. I’ve got the Zenith from last year which is a crazy 2000 from memory but burn time on full beam is short. Joystick is very useable and arguably more usable in terms of run time.

I run a Halfords 1600 on the bars with a Exsposure stem mount and a 1000 lezyne with GoPro mount on underside of my Visor on Giro switchblade

Sofirn IF25A BLF Anduril - £25 - 35 quid. (aliexperess or amazon) add spare 21700 battery & the exposure helmet mount... I have two - extra one does as a lightweight bar light in these not quite dark yet conditions.

I'm running a Lezyne Lite Drive 1000.
Originally a bar mount, so you need a helmet adapter. Now they come with a Go Pro style helmet mount.
Not expensive & more than adequate once you switch it from commuter to race mode..

Why not just use a high quality headtorch on your helmet?

Something like a fenix hm65r-t - then you have an amazing light for Bikepacking camping, running, climbing, hiking, dog-walking...

If your helmet has a peak I'm guessing that headtorch would be sitting right on top of the peak so would give you a massive dead spot just where you need it.

I've also got a Joystick, well three joysticks to be precise. They're handy and good, but you'll need more than 1 to get good long run times.

* I appreciate that the definition of long run times is completely subjective. YMMV

If your helmet has a peak I’m guessing that headtorch would be sitting right on top of the peak so would give you a massive dead spot just where you need it.

No, works perfectly.

PSA 2022 Joysticks on sale at 18 Bikes at the moment for £115.