I think others here might be better at suggesting from actual experience with something with a larger cell or multiple cells. The 4 cell pack separate from the head sounds like a winner.
I have an S41 with 4 nichia, but it is still a single 18650 which will not power it high long enough.
I have a BLF Q8 which would probably be the LED/battery combo I was thinking of, but I have never tried it on the bike due to its fat body. A Q8 on medium is perfect output though and a bargain.
[quote=StandardBatteryI’m not sure if the G20 fits in a twofish mount or not, I have a couple somewhere, but I remember they did support quite a big light[/quote]
I have a 3 C cell zoomie Ozark trail light and the twofish mount held it pretty securely for such a heavy light. I don’t use that light biking cuz it’s pretty awkward,but i was just curious about it. Do you think if the twofish mount can hold the 3 C light, it could also hold the Klaus G20? That’s single 26650 light correct? I’ve been eyeballing that light for quite a while. I think it would make a good light. How are the run times on the Klarus G20? I won’t be using it on Too high of a mode. Only what’s needed really
I just bought an Indigo 5 light. It’s a 26650, but specifically designed for cycling with a 3000k 90cri mtg2 emiter for a large hotspot and large spill. Build quality is impecable.
Yes, comes with a basic mount and I also purchased the mtb mount for a more secure setup. It uses a boost driver to run the higher voltage emiter off only 1 cell. What is quite unique about the light unlike most other lights is that all modes are fully regulated, so high at 1000 lumens will not step down unless the battery can no longer sustain it. Most lights show off powerful lumens but can’t sustain the output for more than a couple of minutes. The warmer and high CRI tint is very similar to car halogen headlights, best for reducing glare and adding superior definition and clarity on the road. The heart pulse feature is great for city commuting.
I haven’t used mine very much yet, but so far very impressed. The 26650 cell strikes a great balance of longer battery life and still keep the light relatively compact.
I have also owned and used the Fenix BC30r flashlight. Also a great option, but not cheaper and lower color rendering, as well as integrated batteries which is a downside.
Once I have some free time, will try and post a review of the Indigo on BLF.
Not quite a budget light but my Fenix BC30 is damn near perfect for me. The beam pattern is very good, floody and has a decent spot. Supposedly it optimized to not point into other drivers eyes. You can easily dismount it off your bike and it even has a remote for a “burst” mode. It’s nice when you want a bit more distance and for a short period of time. Plus the neutral color is nice.
That’s cool. I’ll have to read or watch your review. If you could PM me or post the link to the review in here that would be awesome! I don’t like the sudden step down. It startles me sometimes idk why.
I was reading up about the indigo that it also has something on it to help keep the light out of oncoming traffics eyes which is neat.
I’ve been using a modded C8s with OP reflector which works well but it doesn’t spill enough or light enough.
I have a monsterflashlight (that’s the brand) that is pretty much a knockoff ultrafire 501b flashlight. If you’re curious I ordered the flashlight from monsterflashlight.com and it is under the budget light area.
350 lumen claimed. 5 modes. Was my first light. It’s all twitchy now. Tried cleaning it and it still does twitch. Pretty old too. But yeah…… oh yeah I used to use that light. That’s why I brought it up. Not bright enough.
My hybrid bike is a Giant brand (I can’t quite remember the exact model at this moment) and the handlebars aren’t aren’t circle like on them bikes you’d get at a Walmart or target.
They are more oval and change thickness from the center to the grips. That’s why I got the Twofish mount. The mounts from amazon or even at the bike shop wouldn’t fit the handles.
Other than the Indigo, does anyone know of any good mounts that will fit different shaped handlebars? That one that came with my old Thorfire C8 is crap (it came with a cell, the mount and charger. Charger also crap).
jacktheclipper I have the same mount and sometimes use a stock C8s. About an hour runtime on high mode.
I also do the same when in town. I got the twofish because I was reading on BLF I think about how much better it is than them cheap plastic ones off amazon. Very sturdy mount. Was just curious what others were using.
Do you use protected cells? I use NCR18650B cells protected in my stock C8s lights. Cells often get stuck. :person_facepalming:
But it works.
If you like the idea of a floody TIR beam, but don’t like the idea of blinding drivers, you can get elliptical TIRs that will give you a wide but short beam and angle it slightly downwards. These aren’t available for the Astrolux S41, but you can find them for lights that use standard Carclo optics or even most reflectors.
Lights like the S41 that have multiple emitters use a TIR, a plastic lens that uses the principle of Total Internal Reflection, instead of a normal reflector to focus the beam. Another common option is the Jaxman E2L, the Emisar D4, a custom built Convoy S2+ Triple, etc.