Tilmann Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 For the impatient: headlight effectiveness is visible from about 5:00As days become shorter, I needed a brighter replacement for my just-enough-to-be-seen flimsy headlight to continue commuting with my Msuper. I'll probably bore you to death with my lengthy daylight introduction to my favorite stretch on the commute, which leads through a forestry park (recognise anything, @ScooterB ? ). It's perfectly smooth, interrupted by 20m of the nastiest cobblestone ever and there's always a chance of that tree branch lying where you don't want it. And after sunset, most of it is pitch black.After some searching, I found this 3 LED light http://www.ebay.de/itm/391104476033 for some 15 Euro. I'm sure, you can find similar on ebay.com or ali.While most LED headlights are made for bicycles and only mount to a handlebar, this one comes with a strap to tie it to your forehead. After removing the straps, the base plate can be easily attached to the Msuper with a couple of cable ties. The light itself is held to the base by a rubber string - firm enough to stay in place at bumpy rides, but I sure hope it comes off in case of a fall and does not act as a lever to break the wheel's shell.On illuminated streets I use the lowest setting to avoid blinding. On the dark stretch, I pushed it to max. power (it offers 3 levels, plus a sickening strobe). Batteries are in a separate pack with 4 x 18650's which I attach to my belt for the time being.Have mercy with my choice of music - I picked more or less the first soundtrack Youtube offered . I also used Youtube's anti-shake stabilizer. The effect on the victory column is quite spectacular . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Great video, good lighting solution! And yes, I recognise every single corner. For instance at 01:20: that's the exact spot where police stopped me and said that it is forbidden (verboten) to drive in the park. Your video inspires me to do it again can't help it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villac Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 @Tilmann , Great video of a great commute! I've used a similar mount to put the Blaze 2 W bike light on the handle of my EU. I will add I find it hugely useful to also have a headlamp on my helmet. The light on the EU is for the next 20 feet of terrain, the headlamp is to look forward to intersections, cars, dogs, cyclists, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 They should probably make a light that is fed from the unicycle charging connection so that it can work on the wheel's battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMo Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 They should probably make a light that is fed from the unicycle charging connection so that it can work on the wheel's batteryYeah and the light should accept 62 volts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerousDick Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Yeah and the light should accept 62 volts Remember, a light that shines so bright is sure to shine for only a short time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiasDePlaya Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 6400 lumens!!!!!!!!!!!http://www.dx.com/es/p/singfire-sf-830-8-cree-xml2-u2-6400lm-3-mode-white-headlamp-for-bicycle-black-silver-8-x-18650-349007#.Vi_jU_krKUk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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