Planet Bike 3042 Spok LED Micro Headlight

by Planet Bike

Product Features

• Planet Bike Spok LED Micro Headlight
• Spok Headlights fit bars, seatpost, headtubes and helmets and its got a Keychain hole
• Nylon hook and loop adjustable strap (Vel-Cro)
• New Nichia eXtreme 2.0 LED is 4x brighter than its predecessor
• It features BE SAFE - BE SEEN !

Product Description

Planet Bike Spok Headlights fit bars, seatpost, headtubes and helmets.

• Nylon hook and loop adjustable strap
• Fits bars, seatpost, headtubes and helmets
• Keychain hole
• 1 CR2032 battery included

Item Specifications
Weight	28g
Battery	1 CR2032
Bulb	1 LED
Run Time	Up to 100 hours

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.8 x 3 x 1.2 inches ; 0.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0015R40MQ
• Item model number: 3042
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,198 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what I expected., September 6, 2008

By 

Jennifer Smith "~Jynn" (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Planet Bike 3042 Spok LED Micro Headlight (Sports)

Well, I had expected to receive both the white AND the red light as displayed in the image, but was only shipped one light, the white one.
As for the ONE light I did get...

Pros:
-Very small and unobtrusive
-simple to install and "one size fits all"
-Two modes, blinking and steady, both of which are bright and visible to drivers at night.

Cons:

-Beam can not be adjusted or aimed, it's direction is entirely dependent on the angle of the bar you strap it to.
-Not very powerful. While the light WILL make you visible to drivers, it does nothing to illuminate the road in front of you, and is of no use for avoiding potholes and other obstacles at night.

All and all, the little light served it's intended purpose of improving my visibility on nighttime rides until I could afford to purchase a better set of lights/generator. Had I known I would only receive a single light I probably would not have picked this particular item, but if you don't mind paying 9 dollars for just the one, and are looking for a safety light rather than a headlight to guide your path, it's not bad.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little light for the commuter., September 18, 2010

By 

Nicholas Vidoni - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Planet Bike 3042 Spok LED Micro Headlight (Sports)

I commute year round in Iowa and this light performs well. It is bright enough to light the path (enough so that I can see) on the darkest parts of my commute. However, if you want a light primarily to light the way, it might be good to look elsewhere (it gets the job done, but others could do it better. For those worried about plastic durability on the clamp, you do not have to worry because the spok is held on by a velcro strap.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the off-chance you have to ride in the dark, July 22, 2010

By 

vc112 (LA, CA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Planet Bike 3042 Spok LED Micro Headlight (Sports)

This headlight is by no means a primary headlight. BUT, if you mostly ride in the day (in my case commuting), on the off-chance that it gets dark on you, it is a perfect light in that situation. It is lightweight and small, so it is not a problem to keep on the handlebars during daylight rides, then if you must ride in the dark, it does a good job keeping you visible - especially in flashing mode. Even without a regular headlamp, with city streets, it is decent enough for you to see the road ahead. Along with a headlamp, this is definitely nice to have for visibility's sake as a flasher.