You def have it aimed incorrectly, lower edge should be out further ahead by tilting the light up...the cutoff is designed on the upper edge to not blind motorists when aiming it this way, it lengthens the beams throw when you tilt it up but you will have less light directly in front of your tire
Hi Ian, you should really try aiming the light a bit higher, if you want a far-reaching beam. The symmetrical beam of course gives you much more light above the horizontal line, but it is not as bright on the ground. Gregor
or perhaps try not having the light pointed right at the ground straight infront of you numb nuts! when travelling at speed thats not where you look... so why is it that that's where you've got your light pointing?
@ganjamangill Calling someone "numb nuts" is a good way to get them to reject your comment out of hand. The light is designed with a cutoff to avoid blinding oncoming vehicles. With it adjusted correctly, this is the problem; that's why I made and posted this video in the first place. I eventually swapped for the symmetrical beam, and gave up being polite to anyone else. It's obviously not a winning strategy.
When I'm riding slowly (i.e. 16 to 18 mph, as is my wont when just going someplace at night) I want lots of light right smack bang in front of my tire. It's to see pot holes and cracks that might grab my tire where seeing them does me some use. I don't find that it encourages head down riding anymore than riding in daylight does. I don't use my light to see traffic. Most traffic is lit (except for the idiots).
You def have it aimed incorrectly, lower edge should be out further ahead by tilting the light up...the cutoff is designed on the upper edge to not blind motorists when aiming it this way, it lengthens the beams throw when you tilt it up but you will have less light directly in front of your tire
clewttu 5 months ago
Can you guys find me a strong dynamo for bicycle PLEASE...
uSee218 10 months ago
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that's too bad. The beam pattern looks a lot less useful than the one that comes off the B&M IQ Cyo.
majubma 1 year ago
that's too bad. The beam pattern looks a lot less useful than the one that comes off the B&M IQ Cyo.
majubma 1 year ago
Hi Ian, you should really try aiming the light a bit higher, if you want a far-reaching beam. The symmetrical beam of course gives you much more light above the horizontal line, but it is not as bright on the ground. Gregor
tdnrarogerg 1 year ago 2
or perhaps try not having the light pointed right at the ground straight infront of you numb nuts! when travelling at speed thats not where you look... so why is it that that's where you've got your light pointing?
ganjamangill 1 year ago
@ganjamangill Calling someone "numb nuts" is a good way to get them to reject your comment out of hand. The light is designed with a cutoff to avoid blinding oncoming vehicles. With it adjusted correctly, this is the problem; that's why I made and posted this video in the first place. I eventually swapped for the symmetrical beam, and gave up being polite to anyone else. It's obviously not a winning strategy.
IanJSeattle 1 year ago 4
When I'm riding slowly (i.e. 16 to 18 mph, as is my wont when just going someplace at night) I want lots of light right smack bang in front of my tire. It's to see pot holes and cracks that might grab my tire where seeing them does me some use. I don't find that it encourages head down riding anymore than riding in daylight does. I don't use my light to see traffic. Most traffic is lit (except for the idiots).
When I'm going fast (25 to 30) I need throw.
At 12 any old clip on will do.
IsaacBickerstaffEsq 1 year ago