Think I need a helmet mounted torch. Is the Diablo worth the extra weight (and cost) on your head over the joystick. I have a 2400 lumen on the bars, but think a helmet mount would make me extra visible on the commute and help generally when off road. Especially for any mechanicals!
The joystick seems like a nice light package, (which would double as a handle bar light on the road bike, during early spring and autumn rides) Is the Diablo overkill or worth the difference? Do you notice the weight on your head?
Has anybody used both?
Thanks
I haven't used both but my Diablo doesn't exactly weigh me down. I'm not really aware of it, it doesn't make my helmet wiggle or anything.
I was planning on an additional bar mounted light but never bothered as it's bright enough for full on off-road night riding. Mine is 4 years old now and still going strong, no idea what's changed since then as I haven't needed to look.
Axis?
Joystick is passable, but I prefer the higher output of the Diablo off road. It's not particularly heavy.
Probably a bit overkill for commuting.
I commute with the joystick on my bars, it's plenty for lanes and towpaths IMHO. Get the occasional flaw from cars with it!
Ive got both and I can feel the extra weight of the diablo so I dont helmet mount it any more. Axis is the answer
I have a Lumi on low on the bars, never really found I need more but have a joystick so thought I'd give it a go to see if it makes any difference on the helmet for my commute into London.
TBH, I've dropped it entirely; I ended up blinding riders in front (who check behind them for lane changing) - far moreso than with just a bar light.
I appreciate the helmet light as much as anyone offroad - or if riding by yourself. When there's other riders not expecting a dazzling it's a bit of a problem.
Do you notice the weight on your head?Has anybody used both?
Yeah, as above, I can tell the difference in weight and prefer the Joystick - I know it's only 15g or something, but the Exposure mount sits quite high and I notice it, YMMV. I also prefer the spottier beam of the Joystick for off-road helmet use, and I suspect it'll be less prone to dazzling oncoming traffic than the floodier Diablo if you do use it for commuting on the road.
I'm not saying the Diablo isn't a good light btw, but with a decent bar-light, the Joystick is ideal. Stick a mini Redeye thing on the back as well and it's an ideal 'just in case' all-in-one back-up light for rides where you accidentally stumble into darkness.
I use a Diablo on the head - don't really notice it's there.
It's a bit underwhelmed by Chinese monster on the bars though. Have to run it on full all the time to be of any use.
Surely there's no need for helmet mounted lights while commuting- it's just a fashion to have a couple of big bright ****-off lights to make the rider look more hardcore.
If you want to be made more visible to oncoming drivers then use something reflective on your helmet.
Sure, a helmet light can be easily seen but they're very dazzling to oncoming drivers-potentially accident causing- and I'd suggest that you're better off targeting increasing your visibility to traffic travelling in the same direction as you, with decent red lights and reflectivity.
I really like a helmet mounted light for commuting, but a floodyish one might be annoying. Lezyne Macro Duo for commuting here, which includes a rear light, and it's quite spotty so good on the road
I don't notice the Diablo on my head for off road riding. Some people do, many don't. I got the Diablo as it's brighter, has a slightly bigger battery, looks better (IMHO) and has the TAP function
Anyone using the Diablo as a roadie light (bar mounted)?
I really like a helmet mounted light for commuting
Unlike the poor sods travelling in the opposite direction...
I really like a helmet mounted light for commuting
Unlike the poor sods travelling in the opposite direction...
1 - It's not that different from a bar light
2 - My helmet light is has a spot beam, not floody like a Diablo
3 - I position it so it's pointing down at the road (so I can look for potholes)
4 - I'm commuting, not riding the gnarr
5 - Having a high and low (front and rear) light makes me a lot more visible to other road users
6 - I have the option of aiming it while riding which I've found really useful on my commute - cars trying to pull out of parking places, cars pulling out of junctions etc
I used a Joystick as a helmet light, but ONLY on my trike as I'm so low down. Beam Works really well in this set up. Normally it sits under the bars and points down at the potholes. I also have a Fly 12 and an older Strada that are wider spreading.
Thought about a Diablo, but don't really need the lumens. Beam pattern is more important in my opinion.