Planet Bike Beamer 3 LED Bicycle Light with Quick Cam Bracket Mount
Planet Bike Beamer 3 LED Bicycle Light with Quick Cam Bracket Mount
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Product Description
The Planet Bike Beamer 3 Headlight has 3 white LED's for enhanced visiblility and illumination.3 Super bright white LEDs visible up to 2,000 ftSoft touch Power Switch accesses flashing + Steady modesQuickCam bracket mounts, adjusts or removes in secondsUp to 100 hours run time on 2 AA Batteries (included)Item SpecificationsWeight93gBattery2AABulb3 LEDsRun Time100
Details
- LED bicycle light for illuminating path on the road
- Includes 3 white Nichia eXtreme v2.0 LED lights
- Quick Cam bracket mounts attach securely to handlebars
- 100 hours of runtime on 2 AA batteries (included)
- Offers flashing and steady modes; lifetime warranty
Planet Bike Beamer 3 LED Bicycle Light with Quick Cam Bracket Mount
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2205 user reviews
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Planet Bike Beamer 3 LED Bicycle Light with Quick Cam Bracket Mount
The Planet Bike Beamer 3 Headlight has 3 white LED's for enhanced visiblility and illumination.3 Super bright white LEDs visible up to 2,000 ftSoft touch Power Switch accesses flashing + Steady modesQuickCam bracket mounts, adjusts or removes in secondsUp to 100 hours run time on 2 AA Batteries (included)Item SpecificationsWeight93gBattery2AABulb3 LEDsRun Time100
$24.99
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I’ve had mine for almost two years of heavy use. The light is very bright, providing a great deal of visibility and some illumination of the road in front, which is enough for the city, and batteries last a very long time. Most pleasingly, the mounting system is very durable and it seems likely that it will withstand several years of regular use. The unit appears to be impervious to rain. As with all of the gear I’ve purchased from Planet Bike, a superior level of design is evident. A good, basic LED headlight.
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Very good product …….bought it after reading the reviews on here . I was still a bit skeptical about the actual quality of light which would come out of this bicycle light ,but I was sure not dissapointed . The beam which comes out , is very bright and very focussed . It forms a small circle / elliptical shape on the light beam in front and very clear + bright .
Has 2 modes – flashing and constant-on
The light can be seen ffrom a far distance away . The color of the light is white instead of yellow , so was easier to spot when far away . Like I said , its very bright and with the flashing mode , would definatly warn the drivers of your presence . A very good buy , you would not be dissapointed , go for it .
Have not used the for the quick cam mount , just using it as a bike light on my handle bars …..
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This light really lights up the road well. It’s easy to install. Some have mentioned it don’t fit tight enough on the bar handle. I just wrapped some electrical tape around the bar enough so when I installed it on my bar it was snug.
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Some reviews have mentioned problems with the mount being too loose. That’s not the case – the mount strap is adjustable and at its loosest setting out of the box. It retracts inward to tighten up, and there is a tab there to loosen it back up. I had no problems having a good, tight fit on my bike after adjusting the strap.
The light is very bright and energy-efficient. In comparison, my previous equally-bright halogen headlight required two C batteries and lasted for a tiny fraction of the time.
Overall excellent design.
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I bought this light after suffering through several department store purchases. I can’t believe how much money I could have saved if I had just bought this light to begin with. It is very well made and gives a good solid light. I noticed too that it was a bit loose on the handle bars even though I did tighten the strap as suggested by another reviewer. Electrical tape solves the problem. I’m even thinking of buying another one so I can have dual headlights.
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this light is great in its functionality, which is TO BE SEEN by on comers. it’s not necessarily meant to be able to light your path though. unless your path is directly 4 ft. in front of you, which, if your going over 5-10 mph, won’t be far enough to do anything about what you might hit. that said, for the price, and the super-cool, easy bracket, this is a deal.
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This is a great running light (in flashing mode) and an adequate backup light for illumination at night. I would not use it as my main night illumination unless you are on a well lit road. It’s just too dim for good visability on a dark road (unless you mount 2 or 3 of them). The mount is perfectly adequate and the price is typically Planet Bike user-friendly. I like it a lot.
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This 3-LED bicycle headlight is designed to be bright enough to fill in what street-lights don’t. For this it is great but don’t expect to be able to go biking through dark woods with it. The price is reasonable, and the mounting is secure. You won’t be dissapointed.
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This is a great little safety light, but understand that it is a safety light. That is to say it is a “see this and don’t hit me” light vs. “let me see what I’m about to hit”. Its not designed to illuminate the road in front if you, your need something with a lot more wattage and $ for that task. This little guy is designed to alert others to your existence so they don’t turn you into a hood ornament.
I considered this unit vs. some of the smaller safety lights. I settle on this one for a couple of reasons
1 – It takes 2x AA batteries vs. 2x “N” cells which can be a pain to find.
2 – It seems way more durable. Good solid plastic (yea, its still plastic).
3 – Changing the batteries is very easy and doesn’t require any tools or frustration. The front of the unit rotates, unlocks comes off.
4 – I’m going to guess its better weather sealed than the other units.
5 – Its brighter but not too bright, I ride with a group at night and I didn’t want the flashing thing to give off too much like as this can be distracting in some scenarios.
On the down side it is bigger, bulkier and heavier than some of the smaller units, but that’s the price you pay for AA.
The light it puts out seems adequate for the job. Its equal to a medium grade LED headlamp. The button is a bit hard to push but won’t be accidentally activated. The first push makes it flash, the second push is steady and the next push turns it off.
The mount is nice in that it doesn’t require a screw driver to mount, though it is a bit more complicated. I was a bit concerned that it wouldn’t fit on my oversized handlebars but it had enough play.
The mount is adjustable in two ways. First there is a click slide (kind of like a zip tie) that lets you make adjustments by sliding a plastic belt into a click buckle (you can always lift it up and let it out). Then there is the mounting screw. It’s a bit complicated but it threads into a rotating block at the top. By adjusting the amount of screw that goes through the block you increase or decrease the diameter of the mount. The final torque is applied with a flip lever that holds the other half of the screw. So you get it close with the sliding band, then do the find adjustments with the screw and lock it down with the flip lever. Complicated but saves the need for a screwdriver. There is also small rubber sleeve on part of the band to help prevent slippage.
So in summary
Pros
Durable
Uses AA batteries
Good output
Easy to change batteries
Cons
Bigger than others
Tough switch.
Conclusion
If your looking for a safety light that runs on AA’s look no further. They make the 5 LED version for a few bucks more, not a significant difference in output though.
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I bought this headlight use use on my bike commute to and from campus where I attend graduate school. It’s through an entirely urban area (mostly old residential neighborhoods), so there is marginally sufficient light to see where you’re going from streetlamps alone. This light adds some illumination to help spot potholes and other obstacles, but it really doesn’t provide enough light for confident riding if you are in an area with no other light sources. It is highly visible to others, however, which is its primary intended use. I always use the blinking setting and it is visible and eye-catching for a block ahead or so. Below are a few noteworthy pors and cons:
Pros
-Good Quality: It’s made out of sturdy plastic and the front twists off to replace the batteries. I love the simplicity; its a sign of a well-engineered product.
-Waterproof: I’ve ridden in the rain a fair amount, and it still works great. The switch is covered by a rubber cover and there is a rubber O-ring that seals the two halves of the housing together.
-The light can be quickly removed from the mounting bracket: A little lever on the bracket releases the main light, allowing it to slide off the front. I pop it off when I lock up my bike and carry it in my pocket. It also makes a handy flashlight!
-It has a decent mounting system: Some might complain about the mounting bracket (the “Quick-Cam” system or whatever they like to call it), but I think it is a good compromise between security and versatility. My bike has fairly small handlebars, so I had to ratchet the main strap down to almost the smallest setting, so it doesn’t fit the small-diameter profile completely snug, but the little rubber strip at the top keeps it pretty secure. It will rotate if you bump it hard, especially if it’s wet, but it is snug enough to stay put over bumps and the like. I suppose some electrical tape around the handlebar would help, but it’s not really necessary.
Cons
-If you need full illumination for dark, rural roads or streets with no lights, you will want a brighter light. This one is great for making yourself visible to drivers, pedestrians and other cyclists, though.
-It does project a fairly narrow beam, so you have to compromise between aiming it down to see the street and up high enough that its visible to traffic farther ahead.