Amazon.com Product Description: Whether you're a 24-hour racer or a super commuter, the Planet Bike Beamer 3 bicycle light will keep your path well lit. The Beamer 3 is equipped with three white Nichia eXtreme v2.0 LEDs, which not only illuminate your way after the sun has gone down, but also make you visible to passing cars or pedestrians. In addition, the light attaches securely to your bike thanks to the Quick Cam bracket mounts, which adjust or remove in seconds without tools. The Beamer 3--which offers up to 100 hours of runtime on two AA batteries (included)--boasts both flashing and steady modes and carries a limited lifetime warranty.
About Planet Bike In November of 1996, Planet Bike was founded in Madison, Wisconsin. In many ways, Planet Bike began as a social experiment that dedicated itself to doing business in a different way. Instead of being just another company that develops and sells products with profit as its end goal, Planet Bike wanted to help bring about positive change for people, their communities, and the environment.
Despite being a simple machine, the people at Planet Bike have always believed that the bicycle has great potential to help improve the world and the lives of the people in it. From the start, they have embraced an alternative corporate purpose which seeks to help get more people on bicycles by making communities friendlier places for the self-propelled. By donating 25% of company profits to causes that promote and facilitate bicycle usage, Planet Bike hopes to make an impact.
Social experiments aside, Planet Bike was born from the heart of a cyclist with a goal of making innovative, high quality, and practical bicycle accessories. Simply put, they strive to design and develop the best bicycle products in the world. In the company's short ten year history, they have made important product innovations within the bicycle industry. Advancements include the 4-line computer which is now a standard in the industry and the world's first self-contained HID light. Not bad for a company that ten years ago started as a one man operation. Today, while still a small company, Planet Bike continues to evolve and improve their product line with the goal of always striving to build accessories that make it easier for people to ride their bikes. Since 1996, Planet Bike's financial support of the grassroots bicycle movement has totaled $500,000. By 2010, they have made a goal to donate $1 million to organizations that are dedicated to making America a friendlier place for cyclists.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - OK for the price
I agree with other reviews that it is rather odd that the light defaults to a blinking setting, requiring you to push the button twice for a regular, steady beam of light, but consider that to be a minimal ... Read More
Rating: - Good visibility light
As others have said, this light is good for riding on lit streets. I don't think I would want to use it as a sole source of light. You could probably do that, but you would have to ride pretty slowly. But, ... Read More
Rating: - Very nice light.
This light is quite bright. I main reason I got it is so cars can see me better but it's quite nice to have the road illuminated on dark streets. You might want to get a bigger brighter light if you plan on riding ... Read More
Rating: - Great light for price
I purchased this light over three months ago, along with one for my wife, and we have not been disappointed. Most importantly, we can be seen with this light by others. While the light is not overly bright, it is ... Read More
Rating: - Happy as could be with my new headlight.
This is just what I was looking for. Another great Planet Bike product. The light output and battery life is fantastic. Since I take it off when I get to my destination, I always have a handy flashlight. The only downside ... Read More
- OK for the price
- Good visibility light
- Happy as could be with my new headlight.