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[Closed] I need a new front light but??

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I have a Magicshine mj808 from last year, its pretty good rated at 900lumens or there abouts. Good for the bar. I need one for the helmet.

Whats out their for around £100? and places to buy it from.
Idealy I want a self contained unit with a quality mount.

thanks


 
Posted : 08/11/2011 4:03 pm
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Can I suggest either a MJ872 for £89 off ebay or a XML unit from £45-69.

The MJ872 would be better on your bars, as it is a largish head unit and lots a very floody spread of light, moving the Mj-808 to your helmet.
Or an XML on your helmet, as they have a great reach with there more centered beam.

EDIT: Just seen your "all in one" comment... hmmm an XML torch then, would mean swapping the battery out on longer rides (dependant on how you use the light levels) & maybe an exposure helmet mount (2fish lock block work fine but I wouldn't describe them as quality).

Take a look at [url= http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/helmet-light-from-dx-%e2%80%93-exposure-joystick-sort-of ]this[/url] thread, noting stoners [url= http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ebay-cree-xml-20-torch-out-of-the-box-pics-review ]thread[/url] linked off it (don't be put off by the low price, I rode with the original p7 versions & it was great).


 
Posted : 08/11/2011 4:18 pm
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As above the 808 works well as a helmet light especially when combined with a thermonuclear 872 on the bars.

Can easily ziptie the 808 battery to your crash helmet


 
Posted : 08/11/2011 4:23 pm
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808 battery is very heavy -It will not be hanging off the helmet.
Thanks z1ppy will take a look.


 
Posted : 08/11/2011 5:32 pm
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I use an 808 on the helmet - $2 extension lead with the battery in my back pocket and the included helmet mount. Top banana.


 
Posted : 08/11/2011 5:38 pm
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[url= http://www.mtbbatteries.co.uk/ ]contact[/url]
[url= http://www.fenixtorch.co.uk/?gclid=CN67naq9p6wCFRRc4QodGDCR-g ]fenix[/url]


 
Posted : 08/11/2011 5:41 pm
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Ive got this for the bars MJ872
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAGICSHINE-MJ-872-LED-LIGHT-1600-LUMEN-BIKE-LIGHT-TORCH-/270848317572?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Cycling_Bike_Lights&hash=item3f0fd15884

And the MJ808 for helmet.

Thanks : - )


 
Posted : 08/11/2011 7:00 pm