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I might order one too. Hardly going to break the bank and if it's no good for biking it'll be a good camping torch.
New Exposure Joystick Mk9. 750 lumens, lighter than Mk8, charges faster.
Lovely bit of kit with superb Exposure back up, if you ever need it.
£140 though??
Bit less through a really friendly LBS. Bike7 at Longtown, Cumbria. Well worth it. The helmet mount is superb; as is the bar mount, simple and secure. The light is programmable also; tho' I've yet to work it out!
cruzcampo OT Is the last canal pic of yours taken going towards Fredericks?
Looks very similar
Peak forest canal, is that near Fredericks junkyard?
Nope a long long way away but it looks very very similar
Will try and do a pick after a night ride
Just popped a hardly used mk7 Joystick on the classifieds 😛
anyone got a link to a decent 4 x 18650 battery box, the one posted earlier no longer works.
ta.
Just a word of warning re the solar storms. Bought a set from eBay, colouring not as described (no big deal seeing as it's going to be used in the dark), battery life very poor, and not entirely waterproof. Plus the emf radiation knocked out my cycle computer interestingly, not when switched off but only when switched on. Hope vision 2 in the same location on the bars, no problem.
Decided the lights weren't for me, eBay refund requested, seller agreed to pay return postage as good faulty and required by DSR and sale of goods, then didn't, apparently forgot about agreeing ( message history in the email itself!) , then didn't respond further leaving me out of pocket. Finally I contacted eBay and they refunded the return postage and will charge it to the seller, so sorted for me.
Just a word of warning, still reasonably good value for money, but the lights weren't for me.
I took delivery of a set of [url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161362759435?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&var=460385684246&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT ]these[/url] today.
Seem good quality. Currently on charge. House not currently on fire.
i'm not so sure about those
"This is the upgraded version of the Best Seller Bicycle Light SolarStorm X2"
No Solar Storm branding, cooling won't be as good as no heatsink style fins, the phillips screws are just untidy/cheap and even look a bit burred, just doesnt look as finished as the SSX2.
The logo on the left and right differs suggesting two different reflectors?
@motivforz sounds like a fake, of which there are many. Genuine SSX2 come in a proper coloured box, don't have phillips screw heads, have a "TM" after the logo not a "R", very clean silver bevelling around the lights, a firm press clicky switch, etc.
motivforz - Member
Just a word of warning re the solar storms. Bought a set from eBay, colouring not as described (no big deal seeing as it's going to be used in the dark), battery life very poor, and not entirely waterproof. Plus the emf radiation knocked out my cycle computer interestingly, not when switched off but only when switched on.Decided the lights weren't for me, eBay refund requested, seller agreed to pay return postage as good faulty and required by DSR and sale of goods, then didn't, apparently forgot about agreeing ( message history in the email itself!) , then didn't respond further leaving me out of pocket. Finally I contacted eBay and they refunded the return postage and will charge it to the seller, so sorted for me.
So which ebay seller were they from? Looking at buying a set, and would like to know who to avoid!
Thanks
cruzcampo - Member
@motivforz sounds like a fake, of which there are many. Genuine SSX2 come in a proper coloured box, don't have phillips screw heads, have a "TM" after the logo not a "R", very clean silver bevelling around the lights, a firm press clicky switch,
As above, looking to buy a set of these, any suggestions where I am likely to get a 'real' set from? Don't want to order and then send back if fake...
Thanks
@madeuphanme,
use this link to compare to ebay images, geniune pics, and also my pointers above...
http://www.solarstorm.hk/productview.asp?id=23&classid=006
Thanks for that.
It'll help, and I guess will weed out the ebayers with wrong or mixed design photos.... But I am sure some just copy the photos from the SolarStorm website, and then send you a vaguely similar product!
I guess that's the fun of buying from overseas on Ebay...
I usually buy mine from fasttech, who have there own HQ pics, which show all the genuine traits too, "TM" , none phillips screws, proper black and red box
http://www.fasttech.com/product/1285800-solarstorm-x2-cree-xm-l-u2-4-mode-2000-lumen-led
I'm not sure if they sell the light by itself though if you plan to use your own battery box.
EDIT. now this is interesting they sell a cheaper version which you can see the fake traits! even the silver bevel around the lights looks nasty! take a look, no box included too etc..
http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10003977/1502001-solarstorm-x2-l2-2-cree-xm-l2-t6-4-mode-2000lm
My mate bought two X3's recently and the rubbish one has the same design traits as that last link.
I bought the solarstorm from the original BillOddie link on the 2nd or 3rd page. They have R rather than TM. The charger got silly hot so I binned it and am using a uk one that cost a tenner. Not used them in earnest yet as prefer my Exposure setup but will give them a go on a wet ride soon 😀
This may be of use, here's my mates X3's one in brown box has "R" mark, phillips screws, rough slightly unfinished looking silver metal finish, and poor output, even the LEDS look different..
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Well, that advice from Cruzcampo has made me buy one from Fastech (not the cheaper one!).
Just got to wait til Xmas for it to arrive now...
(@cruzcampo - I will hold you personally responsible when I burn down my house and the light then fails as I ride to get the fire brigade and I cycle into a tree etc etc 😉 )
madeupname - Member
Well, that advice from Cruzcampo has made me buy one from Fastech (not the cheaper one!).Just got to wait til Xmas for it to arrive now...
(@cruzcampo - I will hold you personally responsible when I burn down my house and the light then fails as I ride to get the fire brigade and I cycle into a tree etc etc )
😆
The three below are all fasttech expensive link ones, all still going strong, all ran on high for 2-3 hour rides without any driver throttling/dimming etc, . I think fasttech pride themselves on sending exactly what you see in the pics 8) Hopefully no bark to wash down the turkey will be happening come xmas!
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I replaced by 4 year old - once repaired FoC - Joystick at 325 lumens with a new but last years stock diablo at 1100 lumens. Paired with my 3 year old Lumi XPG 900 lumen single bar light. Riding in the FoD, you REALLY need a helmet light if you want to see round corners! The Joystick was great, but used to get a bit 'lost' against the Lumi. The Diablo is awesome although run time on 'night-sun' setting is only an hour so you need to power it back a bit when not descending.
The Diablo was discounted but still expensive compared to the lights shown here. And the Lumi was about £200 when I originally bought it. But riding at least once a week for six months or more in the dark, in all conditions, getting them wet, muddy and occasionally bashed by shrubbery I just want something powerful enough, totally reliable and backed up by UK support.
YMMV etc 😉
Oh I know they aren't solarstorms but you'll find half of "solarstorms" actually aren't solarstorms.
Not overly worried about lack of cooling fins as it will most likely be on 1/2 power most of the time and then go on full power on downhills.
I'm going to use it tonight so will let you know how i get on!
BillOddie report back on how those new versions work, i've been keeping my eye on them for a few weeks now but not seen many.
I have an old hope vision 2 but can't find the charger. Can someone please tell me what universal chargers will fit and possibly post up a link for me to buy?
Also, I've just bought a solarstorm light so if I can get a charger that works on vision 2 and solarstorm then it'd be double good.??
thanks
Just back from first ride with the new lights...
First impressions are that compared to the original Bastid DX lights the beam is much more usable.
Flood is good for cruising along on tarmac/gravel.
Spot is good for normal off road riding.
The spot is a nicer spread than the DX light which I thought was too hot in the middle.
Both is good for when things get a bit hairy.
They also didn't set me on fire.
Going to order one of these, go for it? Looks like the better model as described above
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251423689585?var=550343030403
@officer id probably send a quick pm to the ebay seller asking about the above pointers. If its all good 15£ is a bargain!
[i]battery life very poor, and not entirely waterproof. Plus the emf radiation knocked out my cycle computer interestingly, not when switched off but only when switched on[/i]
I'll agree the battery life is poor, but I wouldn't expect any battery to be entirely waterproof. I've had no issues with my garmin and I was using the solarstorm twice a day all through last winter.
Pleased with Letraset Promarker amber ghetto tinting [tm] ssx2 and headtorch. Too bright white bluey, this tones it down a smidge and adds a bit contrast.
This arrived yesterday. With whatever batteries I could find laying around it's not as bright as a solar storm. Same amount of width though. Once my Torchy batteries arrive I'm hoping there won't be much in it.
As a self contained easy on ,easy off it does it's job.
Still plenty bright enough for commuting through the woods and unlit tracks. £23 off ebay, then you need to add batteries.
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Took delivery of one of these today... [url] http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350800657075?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT [/url]
I was looking for a torch for commuting duties and to stick on my lid for night riding off road. Its small, very light and cheap as which is perfect. As you can see from the picture it's not that much bigger than an 18650. It's probably not as technical as an Exposure but for £9 I wasn't expecting it to be. Reliability remains to be seen but first impressions are excellent.
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Is it really 50g? That's half the weight of my 501B which is just a bit too heavy on the head. Could be ideal.
zippykona - Member
This arrived yesterday. With whatever batteries I could find laying around it's not as bright as a solar storm. Same amount of width though. Once my Torchy batteries arrive I'm hoping there won't be much in it.
As a self contained easy on ,easy off it does it's job.
Still plenty bright enough for commuting through the woods and unlit tracks. £23 off ebay, then you need to add batteries.
got a link? if it's possible to fit a 18650 based battery pack inside it with a charge port mod to [s]try to set fire to my house/workplace[/s] charge without taking the batteries out i'm interested
Not got any scales to hand but it's feather light compared to my other Chinese torches.
*Edit, according to the kitchen scales (who knew we had those.!) it's bang on 50g.
Ordered, thanks 🙂
@zippykona, I had one of those for a while, it was dubbed The Fist Of Light. Should be brighter than a solarstorm, mine was a fair bit anyway, beam pattern was a wee bit tight for bar mount but otherwise cool. I ended up selling it on but I was planning to fanny around with the reflectors, LED height etc to try and open up the beam.
zippykona.Have you got the link for that torch please or Northwind do you know where the bloody thing is.
That would be perfect for work.
Scrub that.Found them. 😀
Just added another Lez Zeckto front light to the collection, I now look like an Xmas Tree 😆
i've had the CandB Seen light for 2 years now and its so far been faultless.
on full power i can get 3 hours out of it and the light is well made.
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i paid much less than what it now costs via amazon
good visibility and output
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the gate at the end of the alleyway is 50m away
What do people think of [url= http://www.magniclight.com/ ]these[/url] Magnic lights? Newer version due out soon.
Just got back from a wee road ride and came back in the dark. I can confirm that little torch is way better than my car headlights.
Here's the link.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191313879360?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2648&var=490431527413&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
There's similar ones on Deal Extreme.
Looking forward to some proper batteries turning up.