Planet Bike 3044 Blaze 1-Watt LED Headlight
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Description of Planet Bike 3044 Blaze 1-Watt LED Headlight
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 times of 7, 14, 20 hours--runs on two included AA batteries. About Planet Bike
In November of 1996, Planet Bike was founded in Madison, Wisconsin. In many ways, Planet Bike began as a social experiment that dedicated itself to doing business in a different way. Instead of being just another company that develops and sells products with profit as its end goal, Planet Bike wanted to help bring about positive change for people, their communities, and the environment.
Despite being a simple machine, the people at Planet Bike have always believed that the bicycle has great potential to help improve the world and the lives of the people in it. From the start, they have embraced an alternative corporate purpose which seeks to help get more people on bicycles by making communities friendlier places for the self-propelled. By donating 25% of company profits to causes that promote and facilitate bicycle usage, Planet Bike hopes to make an impact.
Social experiments aside, Planet Bike was born from the heart of a cyclist with a goal of making innovative, high quality, and practical bicycle accessories. Simply put, they strive to design and develop the best bicycle products in the world. In the company's short ten year history, they have made important product innovations within the bicycle industry. Advancements include the 4-line computer which is now a standard in the industry and the world's first self-contained HID light. Not bad for a company that ten years ago started as a one man operation. Today, while still a small company, Planet Bike continues to evolve and improve their product line with the goal of always striving to build accessories that make it easier for people to ride their bikes. Since 1996, Planet Bike's financial support of the grassroots bicycle movement has totaled $500,000. By 2010, they have made a goal to donate $1 million to organizations that are dedicated to making America a friendlier place for cyclists.
Sports reviews of Planet Bike 3044 Blaze 1-Watt LED Headlight
Customer Review: LIKE RIDING IN THE DAY!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Just got my blaze 1 watt light. Rode home tonight in the pitch darkness, with no street lights at all. I'm thrilled - I have total confidence now, that I can see the road with eaze, riding 16 mph. Fantastic, stable and easy-to-use mount. And a great price. Once you try this, you'll realize that old standard halogen bulbs are obsolete.
By the way, this works fantastic in combination with a Planetbike "Sport Spot" light mounted on your helmet. That's my conbination now. Would recommend this and the sport spot to anyone.
Customer Review: much brighter than I thought
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This little light is great. The distance and brightness is exactly what I was looking for. I live out in the country where there is little or no street lights. This light paves the way beautifully. It is also easy to mount and take off when leaving the bike unattended. Have been using it now for about a month and the battery seems to last forever. I am super pleased and highly recommend. It may cost more than the cheaper ones(which I have also purchased) but the quality and brightness is worth it.Customer Review: I got two
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I bought two- one for each side of the stem on my MTB. I point one down a little and one up a little further for a high/low beam affect at the same time. With just one light on it isn't quite bright enough for me, but it would do the job, with two however, the light is plenty bright enough for moderately fast speeds. I recommend getting two with some good rechargeable NiMH batteries. I.m thinking of getting a third for my helmet but I cannot find the mount anywhere.Customer Review: Nice Features
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Ride a lot after dark so a good light is important. Previous lights started out great but had issues (not well sealed, short battery life, poor beam) but so far this looks like a winner. One watt beam has very good coverage. Compact well sealed design has survived soaking rain. The high/low/flasher switch (nice feature) is totally waterproof and cannot be activated accidentally. Lot of hours on orignal batteries. Bit pricey but if it keeps going will be worth it.Customer Review: economical front headlight
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This light is very well made as is the clamping mechanism. One drawback is that a handlebar bag obstructs the light beam. But that is not the fault of the light. I fashioned a bracket out of a metal rain gutter strap and mounted it off the handlebar stem so the light sits just above the fender on my touring bike. It works great there too. The beam of light is enough for riding on roads but don't expect to light up your back yard with this light.