clairsilliman
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I am looking for a headlamp to fit over a mountainbike helmet. Is this something that will work for that?
Thanks!
Clair
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climbhigher
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What are you planning on using it for. Because there are bike specific head lamps for actual riding. But will it just be for commuting.
Matt
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clairsilliman
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No, I need one for adventure race training. I looked in the mountain bike section, but didn't find any. The only headlamps I found were under Backpacking. Suggestions?
Thanks!
Clair
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melissa
 | Posted: January 31st, 2011 Edited: January 31st, 2011 | Quote, Reply |
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clairsilliman said:
No, I need one for adventure race training. I looked in the mountain bike section, but didn't find any. The only headlamps I found were under Backpacking. Suggestions?
Thanks!
Clair |
Clair,
Do you need to have a normal head strap too? A lot of the NiteRider lights (which are super bright), come with a helmet attachment, but it isn't the normal headlamp strap.
Ex.
They are pricey, compared to normal headlamps, but you need something that will push the beam out far so that you can see far enough ahead while you are moving quickly.
Also, unless your bike helmet is made to accept a regular headlamp, it is hard to get a regular headlamp to stay on a bike helmet. Lot's of climbing helmets and almost all ski helmets have a little clip or snap in the back that hold it on.
If you need to be able to put it on your head while you are doing the run portion of a race (without having to wear your helmet), I will ask my buddy who does a lot of AR.
Melissa
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melissa
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Okay, here is what my friend said (he didn't give a specific light):
"It varies from person to person. Some like bar mounts, some helmet mounts, some both. I go for both. It also depends on how long you need it to last and at what power setting(s). If there is tons of slow uphill on gravel roads, then having something you can turn down to save battery matters. If its all medium to fast singletrack it'll be full power all the time. On the price and weight and burn time, is NiMh good enough (cheaper, but heavier for modestly less capacity) or do you need to step up to lithium ion? Its all about what the user needs. That said, a 300-700 lumen helmet mount LED light with Lithium batteries and at least 3 settings, a burn time of 4+ hours on high, 8 or more on low is a good place to start for someone looking to do a all night bike leg. Add a cat eye on the bar for easy slow uphill to save the main light for harder terrain and it should be a good start."
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