Planet Bike 3044 Blaze 1-Watt LED Headlight
- Bright light offers three modes: high, low, and flashing
- Reinforced alloy midsection
- High and low power beam along with SuperFlash flashing mode
- QuickCam bracket mounts, adjusts, or removes in seconds without tools
- Includes two AA batteries
Amazon.com Product Description
Ideal for safe commuting and for low-light riding, Planet Bike’s Blaze 1-Watt LED headlight will keep your path well lit. The Blaze offers a high and low power beam along with SuperFlash flashing mode, which is highly visible in daylight as well as darker conditions. In addition, the light attaches securely to your bike thanks to the Quick Cam bracket mounts, which adjust or remove in seconds without tools. The Blaze–which offers high/low/flashing run ti… More >>
The problem with this bike headlight is the same as most others. The LED technology used lags behind what is available on flashlights. I was thinking that this was not really that bright. I went to my local Walgreens, and found a $10 mini flashlight that nearly blinded me. I wish they had made this one a little bigger, to hold more batteries, and then made it brighter.
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:22 amRating: 3 / 5
This light really is super bright!
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 amIt’s a little too bulky though and the base doesn’t really lock tight onto my handle bar… Other than that… It’s Super Bright!
Rating: 3 / 5
I HAVE SEARCHED MANY BATTERY OPERATED LIGHTS AND NOTHING HAS COMPARED TO THIS LIGHT. I GO ON A LOT OF NIGHT RIDES USUALLY WITH FRIENDS THAT HAVE LIGHTS TOO. RECENTLY I HAVE BEEN RIDING ALONE AND RELIZED THE LACK OF LIGHT I PRODUCED BY MYSELF AND THE NEED FOR A NEW LIGHT. WHEN I 1ST USED THIS LIGHT I WAS AMAZED. IT HAS A HIGH/LOW BEAM AND BLINK SYSTEM THATS VERY VISIBLE (DO NOT STARE INTO THE LIGHT-IT’S BLINDING!!!). I THOUGHT THE MOUNT WAS QUESTIONABLE TOO UNTIL I SAW I HAD IT ON WRONG. SO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE QUICK RELEASE ON THE RIGHT WAY AND IT SHOULD FIT QUITE SNUG. FOR EXTRA MEASURE I USED A SMALL PIECE OF RUBBER WRAPPED AROUND THE BAR 1ST, THAT USUALLY COMES WITH OTHER LIGHT SYSTEMS AND IT GAVE IT THE EXTRA GRIP I WAS LOOKING FOR. I USE THE LIGHT ON AND OFF ROAD AND IT STAYS IN PLACE JUST FINE ON A THIN BAR. I KNOW THERE ARE BETTER LIGHT SYSTEMS AVAILABLE, BUT THEY USUALLY USE THE BATTERY PACK WHICH MEANS EXTRA WEIGHT AND STORAGE ISSUES ON THE BIKE AND COST WAY MORE FOR LESS LIGHT TIME THAT YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE. I BOUGHT THE TOPEAK BAR EXTENDER AND DOUBLED UP ON THE LIGHTS AND HAVE PLENTY OF LIGHT ON THE ROAD, BUT 1 IS ADEQUATE TOO. I WISH THEY HAD IT IN BLACK, MY BIKE IS WHITE SO IT WAS OK BUT I WANT ANOTHER SET FOR MY OTHER BIKES.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:21 amRating: 5 / 5
I elaborate here. The light is not bad but it is not quite powerful enough to light your way without the help of a lot of ambient light: [..]
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:27 pmRating: 3 / 5
This light met my expectations. It’s not the light you would use to make an expedition, but it’s perfect for riding through the city.
August 23rd, 2010 at 1:54 pmRating: 5 / 5