I will be listing a few lights for sale in this thread, but the Manker MK39 is the first one to make it on the list.
All prices include tracked shipping to the USA. Fellow Canadians please inquire with shipping address for quote.
Payment via Paypal.
INDIGO5 BIKE LIGHT - CUSTOM
-Modded with Cree XHP70 5000K 90CRI for increased output, throw and efficiency compared to stock version.
-DC Fix added to smooth out the beam and remove XHP70 Tint Shift
-Barely used, complete with Box and all supplied accessories (Charger, 26650 battery, handlebar mount, etc).
-Includes additional Booster Battery
-Boost driver provides constant current full regulation without stepdown at the highest setting.
-MSRP value of $255 USD + modding
-Kickstarter video here
-Review here $115 129145 USD (Shipped to USA with tracking)
MANKER MK39 RANGER - CUSTOM
-Modded with a rosy (negative duv on high), perfectly centered 90 CRI XHP35 HI 4500K LED ordered from Digikey
-Stock 219C quads (90 CRI)
-Barely used
-A true dual channel light with ramping and shortcut to turbo.
-Unlike the Noctigon K9.3, this light, you can run the thrower or floodlight individually, or both on at the same time.
-Dual button interface for instant access to strobe, on off, and turbo.
-Large head with incredible throw and fantastic color rendering for increased clarity and saturation compared to stock light. SOLD (Shipped to USA with tracking)
SPARK SL6 - OSRAM WHITE FLAT 2mm
-Modded with Osram White Flat 2mm
-Very throwy beam. (In between W1 and SC600w MK3 HI)
-Perfectly centered LED using Osram specific centering ring
-Efficient buck boost driver
-Unique Dual electronic switch (head and tail!)
-Zebralight like build quality with nicely recessed switches.
-Double click access to Turbo
-Flashlight like new, Complete with Box, case and all accessories, including nicely diffused glass lens if you prefer a smoother floodier beam. SOLD (Shipped to USA with Tracking)
SPARK SL5 – LH351D 90 CRI
-Modded with Samsung LH351D 90CRI 5000K LED
-Very bright for a 90CRI AA powered flashlight
-Unique Dual electronic switch (head and tail)
-Great mode spacing (2lm, 10lm, 40lm, 120lm, 220lm)
-Zebralight like build quality with nicely recessed switches.
-Complete with Box, case and all accessories, including nicely diffused glass lens if you prefer a smoother floodier beam. SOLD (Shipped to USA)
That Manker is pretty cool……… I hadn’t seen that one before.
Maybe someone in the UK will sell one at some point, more to the point when I’ve got some spare cash lol!
Last two lights for sale added to the list. (Spark SL6 and SL5)
I bought the Sparks with the intention of modding them with full spectrum Optisolis, but due to the reflector opening and overly powerful drivers, I was not able to mod them the way I had anticipated. I instead modded them into a compact well regulated thrower (SL6) and a very compact all around high CRI EDC. (SL5)
A little note about these Sparks. They share some of the things I really love about Zebralight, for example, the recessed tear drop switch. Such a simple feature significantly improves the ergonomics and functional use of the light, easily being able to find the switch in the dark (go figure), and prevent accidental activation (bonus!).
I ship via USPS and it typically takes about 1 week from door to door.
I tried to describe the lights as best I could, but feel free to ask any questions.
I need to go to the post office tomorrow late afternoon. I am offering a $15 one time discount on the MK39 or Indigo5 until tomorrow morning. Trying to save myself multiple trips to the post office.
It’s nice to see how lights have really progressed through the years. Something comparable to this $250+ bike light 5 years ago us available through Simon for ~$50 nowadays. Progress! I wonder how outdated our current lights will look 5 years from now. I feel like we’re nearing the end of the plateau of LED improvements.
While I do agree with you that Simon’s Convoys offer incredible value and that prices have generally come down, drawing a comparison between this Indigo5 light against a $50 Convoy, especially in someones sale thread, is not fair.
The Indigo 5 bike light is designed by cyclists, with features and a UI catered specifically for cyclists wanting safety during the day, road cycling at night, or mountain biking in the trails. The build quality, industrial design elements, included and purposely designed bike mounts, ability to double the battery life with extra plug in battery, are amongst many of the reasons why this light is not a Convoy. In fact, in almost any bike light I am aware of, I don’t think you can find one with a high CRI LED. The only high powered high CRI light from Convoy is the L6 with FC40 LED, far from being a bike light by any means.
Take a look at Exposure lights which I would say are the most comparable and take a look at their price tag.
I have owned my share of Convoys, and don’t anymore, because my personal tastes have evolved to higher end products that are simply better, even if more expensive.
Why would anybody justify buying Olights, Zebralights, Fenix, Exposure lights, let alone higher end customs if one could just settle for a Convoy?
There are certainly many reasons why, and if you aren’t able to appreciate them, see them, or justify the higher price tag, doesn’t mean you should drop this kind of comment in someone sale thread. I find it lacks etiquette.
Thanks for your understanding.
Apologies on my end if I came off a little harsh. I have had this kind of comment show up in previous WTS threads and I was frustrated.
