Snownrock thanks for that. So two head units, two battery cases, 8 batterys. Do you Also need helmet and bar mount? The battery backs just attach to the frame? (Or camelback for the headtorch?) And sorry what do you mean by standard charger?
You could get two sets and have one on the head and one on the bars but I think thats overkill. I use torches on my helmet 2 of these WF-501b (same latest led as the SSX2), they use the same batteries i linked to above, so buy another couple of pairs. One medium power you’ll get about 3.5 hrs runtime. They offer a bit more versatility too, camping, walking, running etc.
Bar mounts come with the solarstorm (elastic o-rings, it weighs sod all so these are fine). The battery pack comes with a velcro pouch for mounting to the top tube. I use strips of velcro to mount the torches to my helmet, nice and flexible. Regarding the charger, just search ebay for a magicshine compatible charger.
Been doing some research and the solarstorm x2 seems to be the one that crops up most. Does anyone have any experience buying these from anywhere? Not sure what sites are legitimate or not.
See the lightmalls link I posted above, a bargain, can buy a spare one for that price. I’ve used them for years with no problem, pay with PayPal in case of any issues then you’re covered.
For the past 2-3 years it’s been the same LED’s at the same brighness just with ever increacing claims (5000lumens, really, at the same current as the reputible sellers are claiming <2000lumens?).
I agree, Lumens not going up anymore as there is no real need. Interesting that the LED technology is going the way of efficiency now, same lumens for less wattage, ie XML > XM-L2, same brightness but longer runtimes.