tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524479.post113645327510923580..comments2023-07-05T07:30:57.068-07:00Comments on Lactic Acid Threshold: Light UpdateJameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02831020497002806444noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524479.post-1136499331690005412006-01-05T14:15:00.000-08:002006-01-05T14:15:00.000-08:00Schorschi, The DiNotte helmet light has a longer c...Schorschi, <BR/><BR/>The DiNotte helmet light has a longer cord so the user is able to store the battery in a jersey pocket or hydration pack. You <I>can</I> attach the battery pack to the back of the helmet, rather than on top, and that wouldn't get in the way of rear light.<BR/><BR/>I'd rather store the batter off of the helmet (as nice as no wires is) because I prefer the lack of additional weight that the helmet light provides.<BR/><BR/>That Indium seems to have a rather large diamter (2.5 inches).Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831020497002806444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524479.post-1136498159517406822006-01-05T13:55:00.000-08:002006-01-05T13:55:00.000-08:00I looked at your older article of when the DiNotte...I looked at your <A HREF="http://acidinmylegs.blogspot.com/2005/12/dinotte-lights.html" REL="nofollow">older article</A> of when the DiNotte lights came in. In it you mention the helmet head-light that <I>"is small, light, has enough light and features red LED's (the normal variety, not high power ones) on the back of it."</I><BR/><BR/>So, this light shines to the front and back from the same unit? Given the image from DiNotte's homepage that shows the <A HREF="http://www.dinottelighting.com/images/DSC_0107.gif" REL="nofollow">battery pack placed behind the helmet light</A>, I wonder where you can put the battery pack to not obstruct the light beam going to the front and back.<BR/><BR/>Also, where and how do you fasten the dedicated tail-light? On the helmet as well? Does DiNotte provide any accessory to attach the rear-light to the bike itself, like the seat-post or a rear rack even?<BR/><BR/>Generally, I hate the idea of having to attach an external battery pack to any kind of bike light. So, this light from England called <A HREF="https://www.angusnoble.com/" REL="nofollow">Indium</A> caught my attention a few months ago. It's a 2.5-inch-in-diameter aluminum disc with 6 embedded LEDs with an integrated Li-Ion battery that you can charge via the USB port on your computer. It runs for 8 hours on half and 4 hours on full power. Charge time is 4 hours. Very nice self-contained design. I thought this would be ideal as a rear helmet light, although, since it's not a dedicated bike light and doesn't come with any attachment accessories, I wouldn't know how to best attach it to the helmet.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, just rambling.<BR/><BR/>S.Schorschihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16902919618466594409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524479.post-1136481572923569672006-01-05T09:19:00.000-08:002006-01-05T09:19:00.000-08:00I'm tempted to put a spot lens in it just to see w...I'm tempted to put a spot lens in it just to see what it'd be like. If I do -- and it won't be part of the review obviously -- I'll post pics.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831020497002806444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524479.post-1136480869147487042006-01-05T09:07:00.000-08:002006-01-05T09:07:00.000-08:00You could really throw people off mounting that on...You could really throw people off mounting that on your handlebars and using it as your primary (front) light. :) "Which way is he going?!"<BR/><BR/>I agree with James, compared to the light cars put out (front, or back) this is still pretty wimpy.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352140534823209292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524479.post-1136480522085533042006-01-05T09:02:00.000-08:002006-01-05T09:02:00.000-08:00The drivers that I have spoken with think it's bri...The drivers that I have spoken with think it's bright, but not annoying. Remember, it's bright for a bike light, but not as bright as some of the other lights drivers have to deal with. Have you seen the LED tail lights on some long-haul trucks? Frankly, anything that helps me compete going through town is great, and anything that drivers can see from VERY far away is fantastic.<BR/><BR/>The bigger issue is drafting cyclists. They are close enough to have it ruin their night vision, and it can be disorienting in flasher mode.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831020497002806444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524479.post-1136456034266891072006-01-05T02:13:00.000-08:002006-01-05T02:13:00.000-08:00Gee, that's brutal.This makes me wonder though: Wh...Gee, that's brutal.<BR/><BR/>This makes me wonder though: What's the risk of blinding trailing drivers with this light?<BR/><BR/>It would be interesting to find out from drivers if they find the light annoying and/or distracting.<BR/><BR/>S.Schorschihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16902919618466594409noreply@blogger.com