 "Good, inexpensive and bright" | 2008-10-04 |
| - Reviewed By satyir |
| This little light does exactly what it needs to do.br /It's bright, and the clip-on bracket means I can take it off the bike when I park at night and use it like a flashlight (very helpful for finding keys!). |
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| "Great Light for the $ Spent" | 2008-10-01 |
| - Reviewed By User: A5MW6XALJSO5A |
| This light did exactly what I thought it would do:(1) Give a decent amount of light which can be seen by traffic, and (2) Provide enough light for low speed. This light does not provide enough illumination to be used at higher speeds, 18-22+ mph, which I regularly travel at on my commute to work on my e-bike, but I knew this before buying. I now use this as a 2nd light (blinking), and use a rechargable lithium pack powered light as a primary. Mounting was easy, but I need to put a few layers of electical tape to build up thickness to insure a tight mount. |
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| "Planet Bike Beamer" | 2008-09-29 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2LGFHVWJYTDYA |
| Great product. Easy to mount, nice compact size. Very bright. Until recently, I had only used this light on roads with streetlamps, but after Hurricane Ike left us without power all the streets were in darkness; this lamp lit up the way fantastically well when riding at speeds around 15 mph.br / |
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| "Another excellent Planet Bike product" | 2008-09-27 |
| - Reviewed By 1897b |
| This is a great running light (in flashing mode) and an adequate backup light for illumination at night. I would not use it as my main night illumination unless you are on a well lit road. It's just too dim for good visability on a dark road (unless you mount 2 or 3 of them). The mount is perfectly adequate and the price is typically Planet Bike user-friendly. I like it a lot. |
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| "Not just for bicycles" | 2008-09-22 |
| - Reviewed By smchar |
| I am a runner and as part of my route often run on busy streets early in the morning. I wanted a light that drivers of oncoming cars could easily see even if they were wearing sunglasses and even if the sunlight was shining directly on the light, which causes many lights to "wash out" and be barely visible. Not this one. I placed it in direct sunlight and still could easily see it with my sunglasses on.br /br /This is so lightweight that I just carry it in my hand and face it toward oncoming traffic in strobe mode (and when I cross side streets, I briefly turn it in that direction as well). When my route goes back into a park, I just clip the light onto the bracket, which I have looped through a waist pack that I wear. It doesn't interfere with my running at all.br /br /I tested many lights, and this is the brightest lightweight light that I found. I have also seen bicycle riders using it on my early morning runs, and can see them at quite a distance. This is a quality product and great for both bike riding and running.br /br /Update: I recently used this for running at night after sunset. I could see the beam reflecting off traffic signs at least 100 feet away, so I knew I was visible to oncoming traffic. In the park that is part of my route, it was pitch black, but the beam was more than adequate to light my path and also warn oncoming bike riders and other runners. |
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| "Fantastic light!" | 2008-09-21 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1AO8WF3S1LQ1B |
| I cycle to work and I needed something for the dawn/dusk time period. This light is great! The three LEDs are nice and bright and you can use rechargeable batteries with it. One simple button press turns it on in blinker mode, another press switches it to steady mode, and then another one turns it off.br /br /I keep it in blinker mode since I'm more concerned with other people seeing me around dawn/dusk. It attached *very* easily to my handlebars and allows for quick and simple removal from the mount in case you are worried about parking your bike and someone stealing the light.br /br /I recommend using rechargeable batteries and keep an extra set of alkaline with you as backups in case you suddenly need them.br /br /If a piece breaks, you can go to Planet Bike's website and order a replacement part. They state that in order to promote fixing something instead of throwing it away and buying a new one, they will waive the shipping fee! Awesome. |
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| "Very Effective" | 2008-09-20 |
| - Reviewed By User: A30BCH0JLO2SRI |
| I am a research student so have to work till late night. I bike about 5.5 miles each day through the city. I use this light and found it very effective. I fully recommend this!! |
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| "Bike light review" | 2008-09-13 |
| - Reviewed By User: AH3MQN660YJE1 |
| The light is better than what I have expected for the price. I like it a lots and brought two of them. I would say with that it is a bargain for the money I spent. |
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| "Great product!" | 2008-09-13 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1EPHD4E18OFWO |
| I have a GT avalanche 3.0. Fits perfectly well on the handle bar and stays tight. It has a very adjustable size system on the mounting system. I do not know the maximum but it fit perfectly for me. The light is very bright a provides a perfect circle in front of you. I don't know about the battery life as i've only owned the product for only a week. There's two different on settings, 1) fast blinking 2) constant on. I'm sure i'll put the light to more use when day light savings is over. This light will definitely light up the road in front of you at night and you will be very noticeable to oncoming cars. Hope this helps! |
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 "Only adequate" | 2008-09-13 |
| - Reviewed By User: AKPC37MG9VVD4 |
| I have had this light for only a week, and it is adequate, but just only that. It does not provide enough light at even a resonable distance from the bike, say around 30 feet or so. At about that point, is becomes to diluted to be of any real value. It is probably better viewed as product that helps you be seen, rather than see the road, which is okay. It is, however, a good value for the money. With lights, as with all things, you tend to get what you pay for. |
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