Review of Planet Bike Sport Spot 4 LED Bicycle Light with Head, and Handlebar Mounts

Planet Bike Sport Spot 4 LED Bicycle Light with Head, and Handlebar Mounts
By: Planet Bike Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 7
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Excellent!

On: 2008-07-04

I use this as part of my night-riding gear and it is great. Having a light that shines with your gaze is invaluable --and its light weight is a luxury. The mounting options that came with the light were unimpressive however. After tinkering with them for a bit, I used an ordinary velcro strap which I threaded through two front vents on my helmet. I clipped the light onto that and have been very satisfied.

Mount Sport Spot and Blinky "3H" taillight on bicycle helmet

On: 2008-04-19

The Sport Spot makes a great "see me" helmet headlight, especially if you combine it with the Planet Bike Blinky "3H" 3-Led Rear Bicycle Light with Self Leveling Helmet Mount as a helmet taillight. With the Sport Spot, its fantastic to be able to point a light at drivers just by looking at them. Since the Blinky "3H" swings, it sort of flashes randomly without using the flash mode. (I use a separate flashing taillight attached to my backpack.) These lights are very light weight. I hardly know I have them mounted on my helmet. Most people who see me with them on my helmet think theyre great. These two should be sold as a combo since the headlight takes three batteries, and the rear light takes one, so you can easily recharge four NiMH batteries at a time. The only deficiency on the Sport Spot headlight is that its tough to get the mounting angle right with the limited places to strap it onto your helmet, so you might have to glue a little wedge on it to adjust the angle.

Another great night safety product is the Planet Bike BRT Strap Multi-Use LED Bicycle Safety Light. Nearly the whole strap (7" x 13/16" of it) glows or blinks bright red when its turned on -- it appears as a yellow reflective surface when its off. It works great. Its lightweight, easy to use and comfortable, plus fits in my hip-pack nicely. I use it as a leg-light (above my left calf) for night biking or late afternoon inline skating. Having a light move as you pedal, and highlight the left edge of your bike provides a major safety advantage.

If you bike much at night, do yourself and your loved ones a favor and get all three, the BRT Strap, the Sport Spot, and Blinky "3H". I highly recommend all three of them.

I also strongly recommend a bright safety vest, jersey, or jacket for day and night biking. A good one can provide a dramatic reduction in scary incidents -- people turning in front of you or coming by too close. I try hard to always use one -- it makes an amazing difference -- people seem to have an automatic reflex to be much more cautious and wait for me to pass when they see my safety vest.

Great light

On: 2008-03-09

This is a great little light. Its very bright and weighs very little. I bought it because it had the helmet strap so I use it in addition to the light I have mounted on my bar. Im still on the original set of batteries, three months now. I bike commute two hours a day so I think thats amazing. Id recommend this light to anyone looking for a good "to be seen light".

Head Mounts Light

On: 2008-02-18

Handy Bicycle Light that can double as a cave exploring Light with Head Mounts. May cost cheaper than big name cave exploring Lights, although not as comfortable, powerful. Can also be used as a repairmans Light for under sinks, cars, or in dark sewer pipes. For Bike, its better than nothing but not that bright.

What it ain't

On: 2007-11-20

First off, what this light aint. It aint no 4 watt led light. It is a 4 led light. Big difference. It is just fine for what it is. If you are looking for a really strong led light, keep on shopping.

Bright Light, Flexible Use

On: 2007-10-28

I am always on the lookout for LED lights and I have several bikes. This light is bright and works just fine on my bike. I think it is more of a "be seen" head light than a "see" light. I was almost hit by a wrong-way biker the first night, but at least he could see me. I havent tried the light as a lamp on my head, but I like the option.

Bright Light, Flexible Use

On: 2007-10-27

I am always on the lookout for LED lights and I have several bikes. This light is bright and works just fine on my bike. I think it is more of a "be seen" head light than a "see" light. I was almost hit by a wrong-way biker the first night, but at least he could see me. I havent tried the light as a lamp on my head, but I like the option.

Great bright light

On: 2007-08-14

Love this light... mine is mounted to my helmet. Its very bright and has 3 modes-- blinking, full blast and economy. Great addition to my "light ensemble" since I love to ride at night in the city.

Great bright light

On: 2007-08-13

Love this light... mine is mounted to my helmet. Its very bright and has 3 modes-- blinking, full blast and economy. Great addition to my "light ensemble" since I love to ride at night in the city.