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Christ on a bike.! You could burn the paint off a car with that beast. 😯
Ah- actually I think mine was the 4XML version in the same body
Have just popped in the 2 Torchy batteries I do have and surprise,surprise it works.
Brighter than a freshly charged Solar Storm. Same as my Magic Shine 872 which looks really yellow in comparison.
Thanks zippykona.Couldn't find that one as i too have a charger and loads of batteries. 😀
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edit it normally takes 4 batteries but works with 2 , so you'd only need 2 spares for emergencies.
Zippykona, that's very interesting. Let us know how you get on with it.
I bought the same as billoddie and it's great. I have some yindings from last year which were exceptional quality but a bit pricier and these aren't far off in quality especially given their price and speed of delivery. The one spot,one flood set up works well, as does the hood that stops you blinding yourself as you get out of the saddle. Chargers look OK too.
Zippykona
Is that beamshot on high?
Don't think you will get 9500 lumens out of it..
One XML-2 pumps out 1100 ish lumens.. 7x1100=7700 @3amps.
Battery according to eBay is 3.7v, assuming you have 3000mah x 4 18650's you have a 12000mah battery.
7 XML's @ 3amps =21amps
So on high it should last a quick dash to the shops? Or 30mins..approx.
zippykona, what is the size of the lens on the skyray?
Would this lens work with it?
Thanks
Size wise it's 57 mm by 136.Not sure about the lens but it's plenty wide enough already.
Both pictures are on high.
If you run solar storm and then put sky ray on it gets a lot brighter. Turn off solar storm and it doesn't get much darker.
No idea on run time as awaiting decent batteries.
Neilsonwheels.. what mount did you use for the little torch?
^ Cloudnine I'll make mine fit my Exposure helmet mount. (£10 at Wiggle delivered free) Might need packing out a bit but if defo won't be too thick for it.
Yep. They've had them for a tenner for yonks.
Wait a day or two til my torch arrives if you like, I'll test it in the mount.
Neilsonwheels.. what mount did you use for the little torch?
Used the mount off an Aldi torch. In fact they are in Aldi today. I ditched the original elastic that and used a a large rubber off my solar storm. The Aldi one is perfectly usable but the solar storm one looks much tidier.
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And here's the same miniT6 torch on the Exposure helmet mount. Fits perfectly and at about 90g for torch with 18650 battery it (together with the mount) weigh no more than an XML T6 lamp without batteries.
What with the zoom it's the perfect head torch for now I think
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Rich 3 they are great torches. I managed to get mine for £2.26 posted.
Rich 3 they are great torches. I managed to get mine for £2.26 posted.
Where.?
Neilsonwheels.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221527867603?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Mine has Ultrafire written on it.
These are excellent mounts for them.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bike-Torch-Flashlight-Velcro-Mount-Bracket-Clamp-Holder-/120651771120?pt=UK_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&hash=item1c1767ecf0
http://www.amazon.co.uk/KK-LIGHT-Headlight-6800LM-Battery-Charger/dp/B00F5QJ5UA/ref=sr_1_9/279-6341425-3831163?ie=UTF8&qid=1411853632&sr=8-9&keywords=cree+t6 with a bigger battery
With a single Cree with an adjustable beam pattern, on my lid. Needs a bigger pack on the t6 but other wise it's ace
Solar Storm XT40 arrived, its as I expected, akin to having an SSX2 on the bars and lid at the same time...
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The distance of the beam along with height is phenomenal 😯
Do you have a link to that XT40 Cruzcampo?
What sort of runtime do you get from that and the torches on the previous page with the single 18650?
Thanks
@j273 £37.50 😀
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SolarStorm-3300LM-Bikelight-Headlight-Black-4x18650/dp/B00GYQWQ2O
Ran it last night for an hour on medium/full mix and voltage in the batteries went from fully charged @ 4.19v to 4.03v.
Did a test off the bike today and ran it for 4 hours on medium, went from 4.19v to 3.78v. So i'd wager you could get 6-8 hour out of it on medium, 2.5-3 on full.
XT40 looks interesting. How does the XT40 compare to a yingding? Is it a flood or spot beam pattern?
@skooby if you look at the last pic it floods the ground close up beuatifully with a very wide beam, then casts the top two leds right into the distance and very high up to boot, the grounds lit up a good 50 meters away.
Yingdings more comparible to a 2 LED solar storm X2 i'd have thought.
Getting a bit silly now with that XT40 🙂
Is it not too bright? I find my bar X2 and helmet T6's bluey whiteness washes everything out, that's why I lightly tint them yellow orangey for contrast, loses some brightness but still bright enough.
Somebody asked about run-time on the T6 torches. A good hour plus on full from a single 18650 (will depend on the quality of the battery of course). I get in the habit of switching it on only when needed ie singletrack, and carry a spare 40g battery. Bar light alone is fine for everything else (X2 3hrs++)
Comments I saw on the xt40 where that the heatsink arrangement wasn't very good, whereas it was ok on the ssx2.
Silly bright appeals to me though 😆 it is proper OTT. Medium is a great mode for long runtime and toned down white.
In terms of temp it heats up quickly on medium and high but doesn't get any hotter when up to temp. Mate did a run test with his today and left it on medium on his decking for 4 hours, it was rather warm outside today! No issues at all. So on the trail going at warp factor 10 with moving air temps should never be an issue. The speed the exterior warms up seems the heatsink is working as it should and getting temp away from the leds.
Anyone tried this?
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I've had one of their torches before (well 4 actualy) and they were well made. And the numbers just about add up to making the lumen claims credible.
Also, I've now got dead batteries for magicshine p7 and a smudge lumenator. What's the best way to save them/build a new battery? I've no use for the p7 but it may as well be put to good use on a spare bike and the lumenator can go on my lid.
Bought 6 of the XT40s (group buy) direct from Blackcat last winter and so far so good. Rarely need them on high...
No-one got one of [url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trustfire-12000Lm-7x-CREE-XM-L2-LED-Head-Front-Bicycle-Lamp-bike-Light-Headlamp-/191178736182 ]these[/url] yet?
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I’m now using the pairing of a Lumenator and Lumen 800 from Mark aka Smudge at mtbbatteries.co.uk
http://www.mtbbatteries.co.uk/mountain-bike-lights/
Mark is a sound guy and very knowledgeable when it comes to his batteries.
They may be far eastern lamp units but they seem well put together with a good beam pattern. Price wise they cost more than the current EBay special stuff but I prefer the idea of a well selected lamp combined with a UK assembled battery pack using good quality cells. You get the peace of mind of UK service too.
I’ve used the Lumen 800 on it’s own on the bars and for solo riding it’s brilliant. In a group it can get a bit lost but as a helmet light it’s spot on.
I look at it more like a much cheaper alternative to the Hopes, Lupines and so on that I’ve bought in the past but if you’re after the cheapest and highest claimed Lumen count then I guess you’ll look elsewhere.
DezB - MemberNo-one got one of these yet?
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Pahhh, 7 XML2's? That's frankly DezzzyB, a bit old skool.
Exhibit 1:
[url= http://www.ebay.com/itm/Trustfire-5000LM-CREE-XM-L-T6-Led-Bicycle-Lamp-Bike-Head-Tail-Light-SET-LASER-/261595591059?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce84ff193 ]Sharks with frickin laser beams![/url]
Exhibit 2:
[url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15000Lumens-9-CREE-XM-L2-LED-Head-Front-Bicycle-light-Bike-lamp-20000mAh-Battery-/201144935440?tfrom=191178736182&tpos=top&ttype=price&talgo=undefined ]9 XM-L2 's, and a claimed/bullshine 15000lumens![/url]
Exhibit 3:
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What are the "frickin laser beams!" for? 😆
Mine looks better and would proper suit Womp's bike on page 5
I have absolutely no idea, but it could make riding on the army ranges a lot more fun if we coul accidentaly call in air strikes.
This arrived for me today.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00KR6C6QI/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=pe_385721_37986871_TE_item
It's mental bright for £19... Won't be able to test it properly for a while due to injury but still glad I purchased it.
I took an interest in that SS XT40 that cruzcampo posted further up, but Amazon are sold out, so I done some searching, and came across the same unit at Fasttech, but instead of the dodgy recycled laptop battery pack, it just comes with one of those highly elusive 4x18650 battery boxes with the screw-down lid, allowing you to use your own trusted batteries. I've just ordered one. The link is https://www.fasttech.com/p/1527803, Use code BLF for a whacking great 5% off 🙂
I should add the disclaimer that I ordered 3 things from fasttech last year, and none of them ever arrived. Hopefully the fact that these don't actually have batteries in them will smooth their passage through customs.
Does anyone have a MS MJ872 and XT40 ?
How do they compare ?
Had the MJ872 for a few years now but this XT40 looks decent.
@J2723 the XP-G is quite dated now and around half the output of the new XM-L2 (x4 used in the xt40)
http://www.cree.com/LED-Components-and-Modules/Products/XLamp/Discrete-Directional/XLamp-XPG
http://www.cree.com/LED-Components-and-Modules/Products/XLamp/Discrete-Directional/XLamp-XML2
So each LED could be twice as bright!
XLamp XM-L2
Delivering breakthrough lumen output and efficacy
Built on the SC³ Technology Platform, the XLamp XM-L2 LED delivers up to 20% more lumens and lumens-per-watt and double the lumens-per-dollar of the original XM-L. The XM-L2 LED offers the unique combination of high efficacy and high lumen output at high drive currents, delivering an unprecedented 1198 lumens at 116 lumens-per-watt efficacy at 3 A, 25°C.
kevin1911 - Member
I took an interest in that SS XT40 that cruzcampo posted further up, but Amazon are sold out, so I done some searching, and came across the same unit at Fasttech, but instead of the dodgy recycled laptop battery pack, it just comes with one of those highly elusive 4x18650 battery boxes with the screw-down lid, allowing you to use your own trusted batteries. I've just ordered one. The link is https://www.fasttech.com/p/1527803, Use code BLF for a whacking great 5% offI should add the disclaimer that I ordered 3 things from fasttech last year, and none of them ever arrived. Hopefully the fact that these don't actually have batteries in them will smooth their passage through customs.
Thats an amazing offer Kevin! Especially as you get the SS battery pack. With Torchy 3400 mah's the run time is insane. I've always received my fasttech stuff in 1-2 weeks.
1981miked - Member
This arrived for me today.http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00KR6C6QI/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=pe_385721_37986871_TE_item
It's mental bright for £19... Won't be able to test it properly for a while due to injury but still glad I purchased it.
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Mike cracking light for the money, that was 2 years ago must have light, and I think everyone has one of those in the drawer as a backup now. Reliable, good run time and bright.
@cruzcampo Thanks the X40 must be insanely bright as I thought the MJ872 was good.
Thanks for the help - that's a nice deal with battery box
I read a thread on mtbr about the XT40 light that said they suffer pretty badly with getting hot. So make sure you switch it to low/off when stopped.
Here you go. Found the thread [url= http://forums.mtbr.com/lights-night-riding/solarstorm-xt30-xt40-anyone-883449.html ]here[/url]
Yeah, I've pretty much got into that habit already - as much to preserve the battery as to stop the whole unit melting. It also helps that it's usually <5degrees in the winter up here.