Mar
08
2010
Planet Bike 1200 1.5-Watt & Blinky 3 Bicycle Light Set
Posted by Blogmaster in Bicycle Accessories, tags: 1.5Watt, 1200, Bicycle, Bike, Blinky, Light, Planet
- 1200 features 1.5 watt krypton bulb with Max ViewTM beam pattern
- 1200 features up to 4 hours of run time on 2 AA batteries (included)
- Blinky 3 features 3 super-bright LEDs and built-in parabolic reflector provides visibility up to 1 mile
- Blinky 3 features up to 200 hours of run time on 2 AAA batteries(included)
Product Description
The Planet Bike 1200 Lightset comes into play for the biker who wants to stay safe on commutes without emptying the bank. The 1200 headlight uses a 1.5-watt krypton bulb with a Max View beam pattern to help light up the road in front while three LEDs and a built-in parabolic reflector in the Blinky 3 tail light alert motorists behind you.
Product Features
- Bulbs: [Headlight] 1.5-watt krypton blub; [Tail light] 3 LEDs
- Modes:
- Lumens:
- Batteries: [Headlight] 2 AA (included); [Tail light] 2 AAA (included)
- Battery Run Time: [Headlight] up to 4hr; [Tail light] up to 200hr
- Weight:
- Recommended Use: Riding at dusk, dawn, dark
- Manufacturer Warranty:
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I guess it can do the job but you must be in very dark (No street lights) for you to feel it is providing the light you need when riding very slow. But if you just need a light for one of those once a year night rides then I guess it would work. Not good for night commutes, spend the big bucks!!!!
Rating: 3 / 5
The 3-LED taillight is good. With blink and steady modes it gets the job done.
The headlight is not an LED, and is rather dim even with fresh batteries. As other reviewers have said, the battery life is poor. Riding in near darkness is the only time you will even see the light emitted by the headlight, and if that’s the case it obviously isn’t emitting enough light to help you stay safe.
Next time, I’m going to spend the extra $5 and get an LED headlight.
Rating: 2 / 5
Great back light. In the front the batteries die too quickly. Worth the money but you may do better to spend a little more. You will save it in the long run on batteries–they are so expensive!
Rating: 3 / 5
This was the first planet bike light that I ever bought and i was not too happy with it so it was almost my last one. This one just doesn’t really cut it. It’s not very bright and the run time on the batteries is not that long. The blinky works well but the headlight just doesn’t cut it. A better option would be Planet Bike Beamer 1 and Blinky 3 LED Bicycle Light Set Yes it costs a few dollars more but it’s a whole lot more brighter, lasts longer and it’s easier to put fresh batteries in and take old batteries out.
I also use Down Low Glow Lighting Kit – Two Tubes-Envy(green) for side visibility at night.
Rating: 2 / 5
I bought this light to be more visible when riding home around dusk. It’s plenty bright enough for that when the batteries are fresh, but that’s a very temporary condition. I ride about 50 minutes each way on my daily commute. The front light lasts about 4 hours on two AA batteries. At that rate, it doesn’t take very many rides before this light isn’t such a bargain.
On the other hand, I’m very happy with the taillight. It uses LEDs, so battery life isn’t an issue. It has steady and blink modes. It’s very basic, but it does the job.
If you buy this set, buy it for the taillight and use the headlight as a backup to whatever other light you use.
Rating: 2 / 5