Dirtsurfer said:You may want to move it up towards the center/top of the helmet. The
extra weight on the front of the helmet will pull the front down.
I selected the *lowest* spot for installation because the "swivel"
movement has a limited range, and if it's placed any higher, I can't
adjust the beam low enough to illuminate the trail without having to
point my head _straight_down_ at the tire.
Actually, the extra weight is negligible and I didn't notice it, nor
did it cause my helmet to move forward. The heavy part (90%) is the
battery, which is carried in the backpack. Having said all that, I
won't be doing any more night rides, at least not in pitch black
surroundings, and somewhat technical trails!
Yep, no street or city lighting on the trails I ride, so it is totally
jet black at night. In the 30 min. "test" ride I did last night, I
must've rode through at least TEN spider webs :eek: (I guess the
little buggers start building them as soon as the sun goes down,
knowing that they will be destroyed by daybreak when people start using
the trails again) and had a couple choice upd's until my eyes became
more accustomed to the conditions.
I think the light is pretty powerful for what it is, but it just seems
that it's better suited for riding where there is partial city
lighting, both to light your path, *and* for motorists to be able to
see you. Otherwise I just don't think riding _muni_ with it in the
pitch black sticks is for me. It was a fun experiment though!😄
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