not the longest or most epic ride, but it was dark, it was in the woods and they were the new model Ay-ups. i tried the bar mounted light (1 half of my buddies V4 adventure kit).
first impressions:
tiny! super-lightweight, bright enough to keep up some speed in the dark.
i was impressed by the massive amount of accessories it came with (multiple bar mounts, helmet mounts, 2 batteries plus an "epic" battery, and much more... all crammed into a funky case.
now i've not ever tried lights that bright before and i'm impressed by the difference it made to my riding. if you're like my mate and liked the look of the ay-ups, then i dont think you'd be disappointed, he definitely isnt! and i couldnt fault them 🙂
now.... fingers crossed Trout gets my new LL to me asap so i can blind him in return for disabling my right eye with his helmet light last night!
I think your LL3 is going to seriously outgun your mates Ay-up. 8)
I have a 601 (similar to LL) and my mate has the MTB Ay-up set up (two sets of lights).
TBH the Ayups are definitely good lights - very small and compact with good run times but the beams have lots of dark spots and are too concentrated.
most likely, i've also mailed about ordering a trout-mini for the helmet/wife too, just waiting to hear back on that one but i'm guessing he's busy 🙂
one thing my mate did say about the ay-ups was that he noticed a finger print on the inside of one of the lenses which he wasnt to pleased about, but now he's ridden with them (every night since they arrived) he's forgotten about that haha.
I have ay-ups and wouldn't say they're concentrated at all, imho.
The Ay-Ups come (or at least used to) with different lens options, the narrow ones are great on the road but would be a little too focused on the bars on an MTB IMO.
My mate has focussed ones on the lid, wider beam on the bars.
SAme set-up choice for my mate, he's really happy. Can't wait for the ll to arrive!
Do they still use a permanently attached bar mount?
YEah It's a mount that sits directly over the stem by attaching either side with zipties, very light bit of plastic.... very sturdy last night I must admit
I'm currently running a medium lens on the bars with narrow lens on the helmet this gives me a decent spread (width) and good focused throw (length – I’ve always liked a good length) – this give good light enough to be fast & fun not enough so it like ridding in the middle of summer – no dark spots & you can manipulated the beams of the individual to refine the light - Ay up are top lights and amazing value