Best Buy:Cygolite Expilion 350-Lumen USB Rechargeable Headlight

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List Price : $109.95 Price : $66.77

Product Description

State-of-the-Art Cree XPG LED technology supercharges the ExpiliOn’s brightness while the quick release internal Li-Ion battery stick gives riders the complete package: brightness for the trails, compact size for commutes, and the ability to swap batteries on-the-fly for extended run times. This handlebar mounted system features 7 lighting modes, USB charging, battery low indicator, for optimum power and convenience on every ride.

State-of-the-art Cree XPG LED technology for 350 lumens LED output
Compact design with Quick Release Rechargeable Li-Ion battery stick for no cable clutter (130 g)
USB rechargeable for convenient charging on the wall outlet or computer
7 light modes: High ? Medium -Low -Boost -Flashing -Walking ? SOS with run times from 2 ~ 24 hours on a single charge
Includes headlight, Li-Ion battery stick, wall charger and handlebar mount

Cygolite Expilion 350-Lumen USB Rechargeable Headlight Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent light, December 8, 2011

RW (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cygolite Expilion 350-Lumen USB Rechargeable Headlight (Sports)

This is a great light -- my previous light was a Planet Bike Blaze 2 watt light and though that one was pretty good on city streets, I wanted something brighter for rainy nights so I can see the road (and potholes) more clearly.

This Cygolite is definitely what I was looking for. On most (non-rainy) nights, I use the Low setting since that still allows me to see the road clearly -- the Planet Bike Blaze on its "high" setting is just a bit brighter than the Cygolite on low. But once I switch to medium or high, the Cygolite is *much* brighter than the Blaze.

The beam pattern is good, it illuminates the road well with enough spillover to let me see reflective streetsigns several blocks away.

I haven't run the batteries down yet, I've only used it for about a week (around 4 or 5 hours of use). Since it's rated for 6 hours at medium, I'll probably just recharge it every week and won't have to worry about it ever running out of power.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

Great for urban cycling, December 7, 2011

Happy - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cygolite Expilion 350-Lumen USB Rechargeable Headlight (Sports)

I purchased this light after struggling to see potholes and other road debris at night with my old light and I couldn't be happier. Running over stuff with a road bike tire (or into a pothole) turns my stomach every time, and this light casts a beam far enough I can easily avoid stuff even when cycling over 20mph. I know, most people get a light so cars can see them, and this does that too, but if you're a road cyclist where the roads are crappy (like here in Southern California) this is a must-have. Easy mounting with multiple hardware options, lightweight, easy to slide off if you're running into the store real quick, and USB CHARGING!!!! Happy cyclist!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

Great light, September 21, 2011

Go Bruins - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cygolite Expilion 350-Lumen USB Rechargeable Headlight (Sports)

It's amazing how far bike lighting has come. Every few months, they get lighter, brighter, and more compact. IMO, this light is the best deal going for ~$100 bones. Battery life seems accurate to specs, and it's pleny bright for urban stuff. And the mounting system is very convenient.

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Best Buy:Planet Bike 3044 Blaze 1-Watt LED Headlight

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List Price : $45.99 Price : Too low to display

Amazon.com Product Description

Ideal for safe commuting and for low-light riding, Planet Bike's Blaze 1-Watt LED headlight will keep your path well lit. The Blaze offers a high and low power beam along with SuperFlash flashing mode, which is highly visible in daylight as well as darker conditions. In addition, the light attaches securely to your bike thanks to the Quick Cam bracket mounts, which adjust or remove in seconds without tools. The Blaze--which offers high/low/flashing run times of 7, 14, 20 hours--runs on two included AA batteries.

About Planet Bike
In November of 1996, Planet Bike was founded in Madison, Wisconsin. In many ways, Planet Bike began as a social experiment that dedicated itself to doing business in a different way. Instead of being just another company that develops and sells products with profit as its end goal, Planet Bike wanted to help bring about positive change for people, their communities, and the environment.

Despite being a simple machine, the people at Planet Bike have always believed that the bicycle has great potential to help improve the world and the lives of the people in it. From the start, they have embraced an alternative corporate purpose which seeks to help get more people on bicycles by making communities friendlier places for the self-propelled. By donating 25% of company profits to causes that promote and facilitate bicycle usage, Planet Bike hopes to make an impact.

Social experiments aside, Planet Bike was born from the heart of a cyclist with a goal of making innovative, high quality, and practical bicycle accessories. Simply put, they strive to design and develop the best bicycle products in the world. In the company's short ten year history, they have made important product innovations within the bicycle industry. Advancements include the 4-line computer which is now a standard in the industry and the world's first self-contained HID light. Not bad for a company that ten years ago started as a one man operation. Today, while still a small company, Planet Bike continues to evolve and improve their product line with the goal of always striving to build accessories that make it easier for people to ride their bikes. Since 1996, Planet Bike's financial support of the grassroots bicycle movement has totaled $500,000. By 2010, they have made a goal to donate $1 million to organizations that are dedicated to making America a friendlier place for cyclists.

Bright light offers three modes: high, low, and flashing
Reinforced alloy midsection
High and low power beam along with SuperFlash flashing mode
QuickCam bracket mounts, adjusts, or removes in seconds without tools
Includes two AA batteries

Planet Bike 3044 Blaze 1-Watt LED Headlight Reviews

126 of 130 people found the following review helpful:

Great light for very little money., August 21, 2008

John Resch (Columbus, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Planet Bike Blaze 1 Watt Led Headlight (Sports)

I am the type of person who reads the reviews before buying something. I read many reviews on several bike lights. I knew what I wanted to spend and started reading about the lights in my price range. Many of the reviews of this light complained about the way it attaches to the handle bars. I found that this was not a problem. This may be because my Cannondale has thicker handle bars than some of the bikes in the reviews. I am not sure, but it fit easily and securely. The other complaint was about the strength of the light. Most reviews claimed that you would not be able to see very well on a dark trail, but that it was sufficient in a lit city. This is not really the case. I bought two and mounted them easily on my bike. I ride on dark trails at night and have found that even when riding fast I can see really well. This is true even with only one turned on, though I prefer both on at the same time. They don't light the trail like my Honda CRV, but it is plenty bright. Once while... Read more

121 of 127 people found the following review helpful:

Good light and Good Mount (ignore contrary reviews), November 5, 2008

David C. Filmer "David Filmer (http://davidfi... (Portland, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Planet Bike Blaze 1 Watt Led Headlight (Sports)

I have both the one-watt Blaze and the 5-LED Beamer lights on my bike (note that I am comparing the one-watt Blaze, not the half-watt Blaze). I use the Blaze for constant-on illumination (to see) and the Beamer as a blinker (to be seen).

First of all, there is NOTHING WRONG WITH THE MOUNT (which is the same for both lights). Please ignore other reviews to the contrary, which were posted by people who are apparently unable to read an instruction sheet.

The mounting strap is ADJUSTABLE. It will accommodate very small handlebars, as well as massively oversized handlebars. If you turn the mounting bracket over and examine the underside, you will see that the mounting strap has ratchet-teeth. There is a keep directly beneath the mount which holds the strap to the desired length. If the mount is too loose, push the strap towards the mount to ratchet it to a smaller size. If the mount is too tight, use a small screwdriver to hold the keep up as you let the strap... Read more

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

Cheapest legitimate "see" light, December 14, 2008

bjrubble (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Planet Bike Blaze 1 Watt Led Headlight (Sports)

Generally lights in this price range are "be seen" lights (for others to see you) rather than "see" lights (to illuminate the road). This light (barely) crosses the threshold to be considered a "see" light -- I can ride at 15mph on a completely dark trail and see enough to feel safe. I couldn't find any other light as bright for twice the price, making this the best deal in a headlamp that I know of.

The light has several shortcomings, but they only add up to one lost star because the brightness is really the only critical issue:
* There's little difference between "high" and "low" modes. I haven't investigated whether this makes a difference in battery life, but the "low" mode seems kind of pointless.
* The "flash" mode is at full brightness. The problem here is that the light is so bright, it creates a disorienting "strobe" effect that actually makes it hard to concentrate on the road. Since you'd only use this mode to be seen, the flash could (and... Read more

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Best Buy:Planet Bike Beamer 5 LED Bicycle Light with Quick Cam Bracket Mount

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List Price : $34.99 Price : $24.95

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Planet Bike Beamer 5 Headlights have 5 white LED's with flashing and steady modes, and up to 100hours of run time on 2 AA batteries.

LED's 300% brighter
Universal handlebar mount 25.4-32mm
Batteries included

Item Specifications
Weight	106g
Battery	2AA
Bulb	5 LED
Run Time	100

Amazon.com Product Description

Whether you're a 24-hour racer or a super commuter, the Beamer 5 LED bike light from Planet Bike gives you the power to light up the night. The light includes five white Nichia eXtreme v2.0 LED lights that help you see clearly at night while alerting drivers and other cyclists to your presence. The lights not only illuminate your path, but they're also four times brighter than many earlier LED incarnations, ensuring that you don't miss certain landscape features because the lights are too dim. Plus, the Beamer 5 is a breeze to install, with an easy-to-use Quick Cam bracket that mounts, adjusts, or comes off in seconds without tools. The Beamer 5, which runs for up to 100 hours on two AA batteries (included), offers both flashing and steady modes and carries a limited lifetime warranty.

Extra-bright bike light with 5 white Nichia eXtreme v2.0 LED bulbs
4 times brighter than many earlier LED lights for brighter illumination
Easy-to-use Quick Cam bracket mounts, adjusts, and removes in seconds
Offers flashing and steady modes; runs for up to 100 hours on 2 AA batteries
Fits 25.5 to 31.8 mm handlebars; backed by limited lifetime warranty

Planet Bike Beamer 5 LED Bicycle Light with Quick Cam Bracket Mount Reviews

246 of 248 people found the following review helpful:

Compared to Planet Bike Beamer 3, September 30, 2008

Allen (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Planet Bike Beamer 5 LED Bicycle Light with Quick Cam Bracket Mount (Sports)

First off, I'd like to say I own both Planet Bike Beamer 3 and 5. I bought them both from Amazon when they were both priced at about 16 bucks. I've taken both lights out to compare how they would perform. Both lights are very bright and will force cars, joggers, and anyone to notice you. I would say they are the perfect light for urban use and a minimum for suburban use. They light up the road relatively well from 10-20 feet away from you. They both have flashing and constant on modes. Flashing in both models seem to be brighter than constant on.

I do prefer the Planet Bike Beamer 3 over the 5 though. When comparing the two, the 5 seems to scatter the light a little bit. Let me try to explain; when using both lights shining against a wall, they both project a circle, same size and brightness. But with the 5, the outer edge looks fuzzy. With the 3, the circumference of the circle is very solid and sharp. Also the light color on the 3 is more white colored light,... Read more

44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

Urban rider reveiws the Beamer 5., March 24, 2007

A. Sykora (L.A.,CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This light takes two 'AA's so i can use rechargebles,not pricey watch batteries.The five LEDs have a good throw.When pointed a bit closer to the ground infront of the handle bars it gives off a star cluster rather than a single wash.This is a light not for seeing well but for being seen by others.The easy to install bracket does not seem to tighten enough.I wish designers would make strong metal(titanium?)brackets for lights for those of us who ride everyday,everywhere.Not the best,but better than most.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

Good for lighted area, December 2, 2007

T. Ko "granny" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Planet Bike Beamer 5 LED Bicycle Light with Quick Cam Bracket Mount (Sports)

The instruction recommends rechargables, but I found that it is considerably dimmer than when using regular alkaline batteries, even when the nimh's were freshly charged. The safety margin is not worth the saving, so I use regular alkaline batteries.

The "flashing" mode bright flashes can be seen over a city block away, but the bright flashes are very disturbing when I am riding in dark areas. The continuous "on" mode does not gives sufficient light to ride safely when there is no other light source like street lights.

This light serves me well in getting drivers' attention from on coming traffic, and is worth the price; going to get additional head light for night riding.

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