New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby warthog1 » Thu May 29, 2014 7:07 pm
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby warthog1 » Sun Jun 01, 2014 10:10 pm
The light has a bluer hue to it than the the saferide. The beam shape is a bit different with a more sharply delineated horizontal cut off at the top of the beam. There is a brighter wedge of light in the middle and toward the front of the projection on the ground. It was wet this morning and I rode through some fog at the top of one tree hill. The brighter part of the light could be seen as a narrow spreading triangle through the fog.
The light gets washed out a bit by streetlights and oncoming cars. Where there is no traffic or streetlights it is quite adequate.
TBH though I am surprised by just how much better the saferide is on high. The saferide has a broader beam pattern without any hot spots and just puts out considerably more light. I was a bit surprised at the difference given the saferide is 80 lux and the luxos u is 70/90 lux. Even on the 90 setting it doesn't come close. If I put the saferide on high at the same time it's more yellow light just appeared to wash the luxos u away.
I would rate the luxos as somewhere between the saferide on low and high and probably a bit closer to low, this is OK though as I ended up riding on low with the saferide most of the time, given its limited run time on high. So most of the time I have a more light now.
I'll keep the saferide on there and use it on high for the fast roo riddled downhill bits of the commute.
The secula plus on the back is fantastic. I appear to be getting a wider berth in general with this running and it puts out a nice red glow. Where I have it placed on the drive side seat stay it has the added benefit of letting me see which gear I'm in as it shines a glow on the cassette.
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby warthog1 » Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:32 pm
The handlebar switch of the u is sup[er handy and having used it I wouldn't consider the b with it's absence of one.
I've found the luxos will stay on the 90 lux setting for the entire commute if I'm not stopped at the lights or miss them. Not sure if that's usual, but the elcheapo shimano dynohub obviously has the goods.
It's a great security having a dyno light front and rear that is always on and has no need for monitoring charge. Highly recommended for commuting
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby biker jk » Tue Jun 24, 2014 8:31 pm
Does the beam shape of the Luxos U vary with bike speed (i.e. a longer throw when cycling faster)?warthog1 wrote:Dark this morning and dark tonight.
The light has a bluer hue to it than the the saferide. The beam shape is a bit different with a more sharply delineated horizontal cut off at the top of the beam. There is a brighter wedge of light in the middle and toward the front of the projection on the ground. It was wet this morning and I rode through some fog at the top of one tree hill. The brighter part of the light could be seen as a narrow spreading triangle through the fog.
The light gets washed out a bit by streetlights and oncoming cars. Where there is no traffic or streetlights it is quite adequate.
TBH though I am surprised by just how much better the saferide is on high. The saferide has a broader beam pattern without any hot spots and just puts out considerably more light. I was a bit surprised at the difference given the saferide is 80 lux and the luxos u is 70/90 lux. Even on the 90 setting it doesn't come close. If I put the saferide on high at the same time it's more yellow light just appeared to wash the luxos u away.
I would rate the luxos as somewhere between the saferide on low and high and probably a bit closer to low, this is OK though as I ended up riding on low with the saferide most of the time, given its limited run time on high. So most of the time I have a more light now.
I'll keep the saferide on there and use it on high for the fast roo riddled downhill bits of the commute.
The secula plus on the back is fantastic. I appear to be getting a wider berth in general with this running and it puts out a nice red glow. Where I have it placed on the drive side seat stay it has the added benefit of letting me see which gear I'm in as it shines a glow on the cassette.
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby Crawf » Tue Jun 24, 2014 8:43 pm
At lower crawling speeds the light throws more to the near field.
When you pick up speed it will engage more into the distance.
When you switch on flood mode even more will be thrown into the distance.
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New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby warthog1 » Tue Jun 24, 2014 8:59 pm
Biker I don't really notice the beam vary with speed but I don't get below 15 ish kph. The flood setting does make the light a bit brighter and throw further.
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby Baalzamon » Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:16 am
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby Baalzamon » Sun Jul 13, 2014 6:53 pm
To the front it runs under a Relevate Gas Tank bag and to the front light.
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby warthog1 » Mon Jul 14, 2014 5:19 pm
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby Blakeylonger » Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:57 am
what the hell are you powering? 15amp!Crawf wrote:Silly question, I need some more 2 core wire, anyone know if this would suit, i'm an electrical spaz.
If this is for a taillight, walk into jaycar and get the lightest gauge speaker / twin core cable they have. Take your existing cable to match.
eg
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=WB1700" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=WB1702" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
If you want to be fancy, try to find some 'mic' wire / miniature coax, it's easier to run internally.
http://www.mogamicable.com/category/bul ... miniature/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://store.oceanaircycles.com/product ... hting-wire" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby Crawf » Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:02 am
Hub is 2.4w/6v, EYC up front and Secula on the rear.
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby Blakeylonger » Thu Jul 17, 2014 12:48 pm
P = VI , watts = volts x amps
At a nominal 6v / 2.4W: 2.4 = 6xI, I = 2.4/6 = 0.4A.
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby warthog1 » Wed Sep 03, 2014 9:11 pm
The luxos u and scula plus have been fantastic . I am well and truly sold on dyno lights for my commuting needs now. It is fantastic to have good reliable lights that always work and can always be used on full power without worrying about run time. IMO they are an essential bit of kit for any dedicated commuter I would not dream of being without them on my commute now, lights are always on. I reckon I get improved behaviour from motorists, in the form of less close passes now, as an added bonus also
Thanks people for educating me
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby Aushiker » Sun Sep 07, 2014 5:06 pm
I have now installed a Busch & Muller Lumotec IQ Premium mounted on a Bacchetta One Arm Bandit on the front of my Bacchetta Giro 20 ATT and on the rear I have taken the Busch & Muller Toplight Line Plus from my Surly Long Haul Trucker and fitted it to the bike. All up pretty happy with the setup.
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby Crawf » Sun Sep 07, 2014 5:40 pm
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby Aushiker » Sun Sep 07, 2014 7:57 pm
I wouldn't think so. I went with the Premium in this case as I wanted an e-bike light, i.e., one rated to 42 volt. The Premium has a different light bean from the Luxos range.Crawf wrote:Andrew, is the 'Busch & Muller Lumotec IQ Premium' now considered the top of the line model, how does it rate compared to the U?
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby il padrone » Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:36 pm
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby warthog1 » Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:39 pm
The cyo is no good for me if the beam is narrower though. I'm happy with my luxos u as I need to see those roos off to the sides.
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby rangersac » Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:57 am
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Re: New B&M IQ headlight in the pipeline
Postby il padrone » Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:17 am
I have found, when riding with my wife who has the older model Cyo, that the Cyo does seem slightly brighter than my Luxos, but only in the very concentrated beam ahead. The Luxos most definitely has a much wider beam. The Cyo illuminates a bike-path width, whereas the Luxos illuminates 1-2 lane widths on the road ahead.
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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