I’m looking for a new light for EUC riding. I currently have a SP36 which I find too big and heavy and also a thrunite TC15 that lacks throw and uses a micro USB that I dislike. A buddy of mine uses a Fenix TK16 v2 and it seems to be a good balance of flood and throw, but I dislike the buttons. I really like the features of my SP36 and the single button.
I need good flood and medium throw in order to see further ahead. I looked at hank lights and I’m quite interrested, but I’m new to all this. Through my research, I think a D1K might be a good format. I saw a few people riding EUC that said the D4Sv2 with XPL-HI is best, but this emitter isn’t offered anymore.
What do you suggest?
If you’re banking on extra batteries for quick swap-outs, the Sofirn might not be so viable: You have to unscrew 4 screws to pull the battery out. That said, I’ve run this thing for hours between charges so unless your trip is extra long, it would probably be OK. Alternately, you could get two and charge one while you run the other.
There are probably more ideal lights for what you want to do though TBH.
Yes, I’m looking for a light that I hold in hands. So I don’t think these form factor are the best for my use case. I want to aim it at the ground (I need to see holes and cracks in the road), but I also need to aim it at street signs or something I want to see in the woods for example.
It happened a few times that my Thrunite battery was all spent before getting back home. But maybe it won’t happen with a 21700 though.
I’m disappointed in Sofirn for not making the battery in their bike light field-replaceable without tools. They’re a real flashlight company. They know how to do this.
It’s not ideal, but I’m just glad the battery isn’t soldered in.