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Between, even though I am a newbie, I have learned fast about the JACK UP LUMENS!!Smile

Now, I would be concerned if I was spending big bucks.

From what I see and like, it is got a little more than my Keygos Ke-5s. I also like the looks of it, and the size is about right too. That is a lot of Pros for what I want it for, and this it to go on one of my bikes. I got 9 bikes, included in those 9 bikes is two beater bikes.

If this baby throws more light then the Keygos Ke-5, I am on it.

I was just getting ready to spring for TWO UltraFire C8 at so-called 1300 lumens for $17.99 each. I can get two of these for the same price as one of the above!! I dunno.. ;)

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To have an obession is a BLESSING. I am early 70s, and get big thrills out of riding. Don't worry about what others think/say or whatever. Just keep doing your thing. Don't pay the head-shakers any mind.

You get big props in my book...

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If you look at the brightness bin you are not going to get over 1000 Lumen out of any single emitter XML. That is why I think the KDC8 is such a good deal.

http://flashlightwiki.com/Brightness_Bins

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Thanks :slight_smile:

This was my first light purchased from DX and I was impressed with it (sold it and bought 2pcs in red color )

I am very pleased with this MS-like lights, they work perfectly, only flaw is that they don't have mode memory

Cheers

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Way off topic, but, all other things being equal, it is the weight of the rider and not the bike that truly matters; and unless you actually earn a living in the saddle, bike weight matters not one iota (well, except for bragging rights for the shallow among us... and who doesn't like to bust chops. I usually use the my bike is lighter mantra after my wife crests a hill before me and I say, "Ya, but my bike is still lighter". Sad. I know)

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Here is a buddy of mine setup. A red/white beautiful Specialized, with Vision X dual lights using Manfrotto clamps..

IMO, pure eye candy!! Wink

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That is EXACTLY what I started with. I just started communting on bicycle about 6 months ago. As time went along, I found out that it was getting dark when I leave in the morning and dark on the way back. I went with the above for about $2.50 off Ebay, and that included a rear light and free shipping. From there, I moved up to $4 torches. Now, I am up to C8 class torches, and loving it. Wink

As with all hobbies, we all have to start some place.. Right now, my wife uses those power beams when she goes jogging. Cool

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Awesome!!

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I know I can't lose getting two UltraFire C8s rated at 1300 lums for $17.99 each. However, this XinTD L2 copy/fake or whatever has got me going. I like the LOOKS.. I think it would look real cool on my bikes. Also, if it just happens, not betting on it, be brighter than my Keygos Ke-5s and 1s, that would be sweet.

To tell the truth, I might swing for all three. What I don't like, resell at a loss. And if they all perform, they be keepers.. Dam this is fun. Can't wait to hit a bike trail at dusk!! Cool

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Nice setup! What kind of battery packs do you have with them? Runtime? Link?


[Edit: I think I found it: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/t6-xml-t6-3-mode-1200-lumen-white-led-bike-light-with-battery-pack-set-94182. But did you replace the reflector to OP? And to which one?]

..and welcome to BLF!!

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I will attest to the weight factor here is my old bike it weighed over 55 pounds and on occasion I would take it on 30 mile trail rides before I got hurt, ten inches of travel didn't help with the peddling either. The reason I recommend that light mount and the C8 is it took untold abuse while mounted to this bike bombing down Killington, Attitash, Mount Snow etc... Gratuitous Downhill Bike picture.

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Thanks :)

I haven't had a chance to test them fully (I don't drive so often in winter) so not sure about run time :/

These are two similar but not the same models, this one is with clera reflector and this one with OP reflector.

(XML-T6 is on the left and SSC-P7 is on right side, about 6-7meters from the wall ).

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This is a sweet thread! ;)

On the weight thing. I think I might be the lightest around here. Smile

I am 6'3" tall and I hit the scales at a mere 135 lbs..

On Topic: This is the bike that I will be putting two UltraFire C8 torches on. It weighs a mere 17.5 lbs.

Those silver C8 type torches will be real badazz too.

My 1996 Litespeed Classic

I am into C&V bikes, and all my bikes are road bikes. I am not a weight weenie, but all my bike carry the bare minimum. No panniers, fenders, battery pack, racks, etc.. Just my skinny butt..Wink

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As with all hobbies, we all have to start some place.. Right now, my wife uses those power beams when she goes jogging.

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yes, i agree

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cehoward wrote:

"On the weight thing. I think I might be the lightest around here.

I am 6'3" tall and I hit the scales at a mere 135 lbs..

On Topic: This is the bike that I will be putting two UltraFire C8 torches on. It weighs a mere 17.5 lbs.

Those silver C8 type torches will be real badazz too.

My 1996 Litespeed Classic

I am into C&V bikes, and all my bikes are road bikes. I am not a weight weenie, but all my bike carry the bare minimum. No panniers, fenders, battery pack, racks, etc.. Just my skinny butt.."

I am almost two of you, CE! I thought your bike pictures looked like they were built for a tall rider. 6'2", 240 (now) 230 or in cycling season. That is a sweet Litespeed, ride a Merlin Cyrene myself. Silver C8's will look good on the titanium frame - you get style points there.

Not sure what a 'C&V bike' is though?

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Well, I am still in "learning phase". This is what I did. I ordered two of the C8 type lights off Ebay, that are so-call rated at 1300 lums, they were going for $17.99 with free shipping. In addition, I swung for that XinTD L2 COPY which takes a single 18650, and goes for $34.98 with charger and two UF 18650s cells. Will see how they work out... Cool

It seems like I am getting good at ordering JUNK!! Smile

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C&V=Classic and Vintage

On the weight thing, my wife is an atheletic 6ft tall at 190lbs, she also doubles as my bodyguard!! Cool

Dam, I just purchased 3 more torches too, all black!!Cry

No matter, you have put the bug in my ear on the silver with the lightspeed. Going to put them on my wish list.

I can ride a 59 to 63 which is the range in size of all my bikes.

Here is one of my bikes that is a 62 or 63.

And the $4 torches,with $2 mounts that USE to be on there, I have since switched them to Keygos Ke-5 or 1s.

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That Raleigh Comp is a beauty! Looks like you are feed two addictions just like me...Smile

It's been a long time since I've had a lugged steel bike. My Lemond is a tig steel frame and the Merlin is of course tig Ti. You just can't beat the ride quality of either. I ride 61 in both, 58 for my crossx bike.

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You got that right with the term "obsession"... I got 4 Raleighs, all C&V..2 exactly alike 79 Raleigh Comps GS like you see in the picture, an 85 Competition, and a 85 Prestige. I commuted on the Prestige today. The Prestige is sporting the two Keygos Ke-5. Going to hit the bike shop after work, then I am going to have a sweet, sweet ride home in the dark.Smile

I put my Planet Bike 2w Blaze on my helmet. Later on when the mounts arrive, I am going swap out the blaze to a torch on the helmet.. Oh boy!! Wink

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On the zoom torches on bike. The one I got, a Keygos M12, it seems to move all the way to beam when I ride. That is why I am thinking about selling the M12. In fact, I got two M12s when the other one gets here. If I don't find out how to make them stay still on the bike, I will be selling both of them.