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  Dec 10 2007, 07:55 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 17-May 07 From: Robin Hoodshire  |
Hi all
My new light has come with a 6 degree reflector, and i am concerned the beam is a little narrow. what do folks think is the best reflector size? -------------------- |
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Dec 10 2007, 08:16 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 26-October 05 From: Derbys |
I use a 13 degree, but I've seen people with a 6 degree and although it's different, I don't think it will affect your riding that much. 6 degree will give you better penetration forwards, wider beams will give better peripheral vision. You'll just have to ride faster with a narrower beam
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Dec 10 2007, 08:46 PM
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It all depends how bright your light is and where you mount it. Low power lamps are best helmet mounted with a narrow beam. As you move in to brighter lights there is enough light for a broader beam. For handlebar mounting broad beam is best or a combination of broad for closer up and narrow to point further out. I would still want the narrow beam on my helmet though thus having one of each.
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