Planet Bike Beamer 3 LED Bicycle Light with Quick Cam Bracket Mount
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Description of Planet Bike Beamer 3 LED Bicycle Light with Quick Cam Bracket Mount
- 3 Super bright white LEDs visible up to 2,000 ft
- Soft touch Power Switch accesses flashing + Steady modes
- QuickCam bracket mounts, adjusts or removes in seconds
- Up to 100 hours run time on 2 AA Batteries (included)
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| Weight | 93g |
| Battery | 2AA |
| Bulb | 3 LEDs |
| Run Time | 100 |
Whether you're a 24-hour racer or a super commuter, the Planet Bike Beamer 3 bicycle light will keep your path well lit. The Beamer 3 is equipped with three white Nichia eXtreme v2.0 LEDs, which not only illuminate your way after the sun has gone down, but also make you visible to passing cars or pedestrians. 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 Beamer 3--which offers up to 100 hours of runtime on two AA batteries (included)--boasts both flashing and steady modes and carries a limited lifetime warranty.
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 Beamer 3 LED Bicycle Light with Quick Cam Bracket Mount
Customer Review: Truly amazing little light!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This little light provides a crystal clear, bright, white light that is more than sufficient for night riding with street lights and very good in pitch dark conditions. I aim my solid beam so the light shines ~ 10' from my handlebars & it provides a sharp, bright circle of light ~3' x 5' in diameter. I can see perfectly well to avoid potholes and debris on the street and allows on coming cars to easily see me. I especially like the flash option for extra protection to alert cars to my presence, like when crossing a parking lot or on a single lane road. I have also used this in the woods at night and I could aim the beam out ~ 25' like a spot light to see thru the trees and then aim it down to avoid roots and stones. Worked like a dream! I found the clip easy to use and secure: the light does not move. And I liked the many options included to attach it to various size handle bars. I love the high quality of the light and feel that it provides excellent visability for a very good price and value.Customer Review: Front led bike light
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I was surprised with how bright this light was. This light is very very bright. The flash feature doesnt distract you at all while riding. I thought it would when I first tried it at home. It provides a bright oval even light on the ground but again this light is not for you to ride in the woods in absolute darkness. It is bright enough for you to see whats in front of you and not hit anything and it is a great light to be seen by motorists. It can be see from sides which makes it perfect. I decided to purchase this light although there was an option for the Super Flash light because I thought to spend twice as much on just a flashing pattern didnt make sense at least to me. I would consider the Super Flash light if it was less expensive though. But I am happy with my decision it serves the purpose, it is bright and looks great on my bike. Almost forgot the bracket was very easy to install and adjust. took less than 5 minutes to put it on. It holds the light securely.Customer Review: Fantastic light!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I cycle to work and I needed something for the dawn/dusk time period. This light is great! The three LEDs are nice and bright and you can use rechargeable batteries with it. One simple button press turns it on in blinker mode, another press switches it to steady mode, and then another one turns it off.
I keep it in blinker mode since I'm more concerned with other people seeing me around dawn/dusk. It attached *very* easily to my handlebars and allows for quick and simple removal from the mount in case you are worried about parking your bike and someone stealing the light.
I recommend using rechargeable batteries and keep an extra set of alkaline with you as backups in case you suddenly need them.
If a piece breaks, you can go to Planet Bike's website and order a replacement part. They state that in order to promote fixing something instead of throwing it away and buying a new one, they will waive the shipping fee! Awesome.
Customer Review: Great Little Light
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I ride my bike to work early in the morning and it is pitch black when the moon is not out. I needed a light that was bright enough to make it safe driving at night, but small enough to fit in my pocket when I'm done using it. This light fits the bill.
It detaches easily from my handle bars, and clicks on securely.
It has three settings: Off, On, and Blinking. I'm not a fan of the blinking in general, but when I'm worried cars may not see me (like in the rain), it's a great option.
I've used it 5 days a week for 6 months and haven't needed to change the batteries, but it is starting to lose some of its brightness.
It's simple to attach the base to handle bars, and you can leave it loose to allow adjustment, or make it tight so it never moves.
One warning, this light is sufficient for my needs, but it is by no means a high powered light. It's a solid small flash light, but don't expect miracles.
Customer Review: Buy This Light Now
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Very well engineered product--the mounting system is brilliant. Pay no mind to other reviewers who complained about the mounting system--they evidently can't read or follow directions. The system is almost completely no-tools-needed, (you MAY need a pocket screwdriver or tip of a dinner knife), secure and adjustable to fit a VERY wide range of handlebar diameters. The light itself has both flashing and steady burn modes, throws a perfect circle of blue-ish light with no dark or dead areas in the pattern..it is plenty bright enough for all my night riding requirements. I own 2 of these, one for my wife's bike and my own. I especially appreciate the fact that I don't have to constantly replace batteries as I did in our old, incandescent lights. I estimate batteries are lasting about 6X longer than my they did in my old battery hogs. BTW, prices on Amazon can't be beat...I saw this light retailing for $40 in a local bike shop. Yikes.