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Rechargeable bike light sans external batteries
Are there front lights available that can be recharged and don't come
with a separate battery pack? Naturally, the solution would be to use NiMH AA cells, but these don't seem to have the capacity of Lithium-Ion. Topeak Whitelite HP 1W have a Lithium battery, but it isn't rechargeable. MWP |
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Rechargeable bike light sans external batteries
On Nov 28, 1:50 pm, MWP wrote:
Are there front lights available that can be recharged and don't come with a separate battery pack? Naturally, the solution would be to use NiMH AA cells, but these don't seem to have the capacity of Lithium-Ion. Topeak Whitelite HP 1W have a Lithium battery, but it isn't rechargeable. MWP I've got the Ayups, battery is external but small enough to velcro to the underside of the stem so very small, total roadie front light kit with 6hrs charge under 300 gms, only mail order as far as I know. |
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Rechargeable bike light sans external batteries
"MWP" wrote in message ... Are there front lights available that can be recharged and don't come with a separate battery pack? Naturally, the solution would be to use NiMH AA cells, but these don't seem to have the capacity of Lithium-Ion. Topeak Whitelite HP 1W have a Lithium battery, but it isn't rechargeable. Ayups velcro onto the stem and the mount for the lights themselves is quick release. Takes all of 10 secs to attach or remove both the light and battery pack and they're both nice & small/lightweight. http://www.ayup.com.au/mounting.php -- www.ozcableguy.com www.oztechnologies.com |
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Rechargeable bike light sans external batteries
On Nov 28, 1:50 pm, MWP wrote:
Are there front lights available that can be recharged and don't come with a separate battery pack? Naturally, the solution would be to use NiMH AA cells, but these don't seem to have the capacity of Lithium-Ion. No, but what sort of capacity are you after? When you say 'lights', do you mean LED blinky or 20W of Cree blindness? NiMH may not have the capacity of LiIon, but capacity isn't everything (boom boom). |
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On Nov 28, 2:16 pm, Duncan wrote:
On Nov 28, 1:50 pm, MWP wrote: NiMH may not have the capacity of LiIon, but capacity isn't everything (boom boom). by the way.. I am a cheapskate and would never part with the $$ required for an Ayup set, but do quite nicely comutting with 6xAA NiMH strapped under the bars, 3W Luxeon front and 3x1W luxeon rear. Gives me more than ample burn time (2+ hours). |
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Duncan wrote:
On Nov 28, 2:16 pm, Duncan wrote: On Nov 28, 1:50 pm, MWP wrote: NiMH may not have the capacity of LiIon, but capacity isn't everything (boom boom). by the way.. I am a cheapskate and would never part with the $$ required for an Ayup set, but do quite nicely comutting with 6xAA NiMH strapped under the bars, 3W Luxeon front and 3x1W luxeon rear. Gives me more than ample burn time (2+ hours). I too am cheap (hurrah) and made my own 10W+20W halogen rig with 10xAA NiMH cells - works a treat, and battery pack slips into bag under saddle with tube, multi-tool and tyre levers. You could also strap it to the frame near the headtube, no worries. Oh and of course it doesn't last as long as LEDs, but replacement bulbs are like $10 and I get about 1:20 out of each charge. -- //Adam F |
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"Duncan" wrote in message ... On Nov 28, 1:50 pm, MWP wrote: Are there front lights available that can be recharged and don't come with a separate battery pack? Naturally, the solution would be to use NiMH AA cells, but these don't seem to have the capacity of Lithium-Ion. No, but what sort of capacity are you after? Uurrmmm - Yes, there are a few out there...... http://www.use1.com/exposure/ (pretty expensive but very bling) http://www.flemingtoncycles.com.au/c...137/product531 (cheaper option) Gags |
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Rechargeable bike light sans external batteries
On Nov 28, 1:50 pm, MWP wrote:
Are there front lights available that can be recharged and don't come with a separate battery pack? Naturally, the solution would be to use NiMH AA cells, but these don't seem to have the capacity of Lithium-Ion. Topeak Whitelite HP 1W have a Lithium battery, but it isn't rechargeable. MWP There's quite a nice one we have at the LBS, but I can't remember its brand (it's not a topeak). RRP is ~$200, so they're not cheap, but they're very well made. I have ayups too and they're fantastic. |
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On Nov 28, 9:24 pm, "Gags" wrote:
"Duncan" wrote in message ... On Nov 28, 1:50 pm, MWP wrote: Are there front lights available that can be recharged and don't come with a separate battery pack? Naturally, the solution would be to use NiMH AA cells, but these don't seem to have the capacity of Lithium-Ion. No, but what sort of capacity are you after? Uurrmmm - Yes, there are a few out there...... Actually... my "no" was responding in the affirmative to the Li-Ion/ NiMH capacity statement. |
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On Nov 29, 11:44 am, Duncan wrote:
On Nov 28, 9:24 pm, "Gags" wrote: "Duncan" wrote in message ... On Nov 28, 1:50 pm, MWP wrote: Are there front lights available that can be recharged and don't come with a separate battery pack? Naturally, the solution would be to use NiMH AA cells, but these don't seem to have the capacity of Lithium-Ion. No, but what sort of capacity are you after? Uurrmmm - Yes, there are a few out there...... Actually... my "no" was responding in the affirmative to the Li-Ion/ NiMH capacity statement. OK - thanks for all the input. |
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