Recommend a decent headlamp please.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

After saying my last post, any thoughts on Silva lamps?

What one mate?

That question was to those in the know for your benefit. 

I'll shut up then

[Swiss Man]

What batteries do they take

And is it a clicky switch to turn them on?

DD's  

And yes,    but since this is a family forum we won't go into that.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

What batteries do they take

And is it a clicky switch to turn them on?

DD's  

And yes,    but since this is a family forum we won't go into that.

[NutSAK]

I'm with nutsak on the Princeton Tec EOS. 
The specs on the site don't seem to be the same when I bought it. It says 70 lumens and when I got it, it was 50...idk what to tell you about that.

The link I listed was for the newer EOS II version.  It has a more efficient emitter and a better optic.

Still, EOS is a bit dim for cycling isn't it?

Yes, I think it is.  I would use a secondary light with a twofish on the bars.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Well I do use my LD20 as a cycle light too

But I honestly think 50 lumens or less is more than sufficient, any more than that, and I'm liable to get a tug from the boy's in blue  

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Here's a good link (used this site a LOT!)...
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews_index/reviews_index_headlamps.htm

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

A 3AAA setup is actually more efficient than a 2AA one.  I'll spare you the details as to why  I suggest sticking to 3AAA and running Eneloops.

I assume you're going to want something with a little throw, since you're cycling with it.  I recommend the Princeton Tec EOS:

http://princetontec.com/?q=node/118

I think we have a winner
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/princetontec_eos.htm

Thanks to everybody for there imput, but I think I'll be getting one of these next month

[jzmtl]

The link I listed was for the newer EOS II version.  It has a more efficient emitter and a better optic.

What emitter does it use and what's the difference in beam pattern from EOS I?

[NutSAK]

The link I listed was for the newer EOS II version.  It has a more efficient emitter and a better optic.

What emitter does it use and what's the difference in beam pattern from EOS I?

Actually, I was incorrect about that.  BOTH the EOS and EOS II have been upgraded to a Luxeon Rebel for better output than the original.  The beams are both better than the original, IMO, with a better combination of spot and spill.  It appears from this thread that the EOS has more of a flood pattern than the EOS II.  The EOS II is only a two mode light though, and the EOS still retains 4 modes.

[Gareth]

I've got this (through here actually) and works great for me. They have other models as well.

http://princetontec.com/?q=node/60

I really like the look of that one actually.  Oddly though, the one in the link shows 4 LEDs, but all the ones I can find for sale have only 3.  I'm guessing they are different generations, but can I ask which one you have?

[jzmtl]

Actually, I was incorrect about that.  BOTH the EOS and EOS II have been upgraded to a Luxeon Rebel for better output than the original.  The beams are both better than the original, IMO, with a better combination of spot and spill.  It appears from this thread that the EOS has more of a flood pattern than the EOS II.  The EOS II is only a two mode light though, and the EOS still retains 4 modes.

I see. I have the newer EOS and was surprised to hear princeton tec upgraded it again (that's way too fast for them, hehe).

[zepla]

I've got this (through here actually) and works great for me. They have other models as well.

http://princetontec.com/?q=node/60

I really like the look of that one actually.  Oddly though, the one in the link shows 4 LEDs, but all the ones I can find for sale have only 3.  I'm guessing they are different generations, but can I ask which one you have?

I'll check it out for you later today. But I'm pretty sure mine has 4 leds as well.

[jzmtl]

The one I saw in store has 4 LED as well.

[ACHË]

Only have one headlamp.

Zebralight

It's not exactly what you are looking for because it runs on a rechargeable 18650, but it has several hours of of runtime and can go Very bright.

[Gareth]

I've got this (through here actually) and works great for me. They have other models as well.

http://princetontec.com/?q=node/60

I really like the look of that one actually.  Oddly though, the one in the link shows 4 LEDs, but all the ones I can find for sale have only 3.  I'm guessing they are different generations, but can I ask which one you have?

I'll check it out for you later today. But I'm pretty sure mine has 4 leds as well.

The one I saw in store has 4 LED as well.

Thanks chaps, it's probably just on-line stores using old pictures.

[zepla]

Mine has three lights. And they all work at the same time in all the different modes. I guess you are right about the different generations thing. I wonder what that extra LED will do to the specs, runtime-brightness-wise.

[Benner]

Woop, my headlamp is awesome.    It is a Petzl Tactikka XP adapt and I have had great fun playing with it today. 

[John]

Woop, my headlamp is awesome.    It is a Petzl Tactikka XP adapt and I have had great fun playing with it today. 

Pics and more info   

[Benner]

I'm working on it...

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I'm working on it...

Work faster 

[Benner]

I wanna give it a good test first.  Will try to get some pics up tomorrow.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I wanna give it a good test first.  Will try to get some pics up tomorrow.

Have you got a link in the meantime?

[Benner]

Sure have http://www.petzl.com/en/outdoor/tactikka-series/tactikka-xp-adapt

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Sure have http://www.petzl.com/en/outdoor/tactikka-series/tactikka-xp-adapt

The different lens's will be a boon to you too

[Benner]

Yeah real handy they are.    Got the red one loaded in.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Yeah real handy they are.    Got the red one loaded in.

I'll see if I can find some reviews to read tomorrow, as I think I settled on the EOS for my need's, so it'll be interesting to see how this one compares

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

 

[Benner]

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Slacker

[Benner]

Moi?