Bikehut 1600lumen (halfords) broken - fix or replace

sharingan

Hi I got a 1600lumen bike hut light from halfords a year and a half ago.

On a cycle recently in the rain it started playing up and shutting off in the middle of a ride, but I managed to switch it on each time. It had charge, and I have since charged it (charge level indicators work) but now it wont switch on at all.

I noticed some condensation on the inside glass where the lens is.

Is this something that can be repaired? its meant to be weatherproof, but probably only when the charging ports are properly covered.

I noticed halfords dont seem to have these in stock at the moment. Is there another brand that would be recommended?

Dont want to spend too much - would probably prefer 2x cheap/bright lights rather than one super expensive one.

I looked through the old light recommendation threads and there were a lot of dead links.

columbus_66

They max seems to be the 1200 version now, the 1600 was probably blinding too many drivers!

It's probably not worth getting fixed, is it out of warranty?

peter_dublin

Two year warranty on that light and it is still available last I was in a Halfords a few weeks ago.

ted1

They rebranded it from bike hut to advanced. They are great lights. Halfords should replace them for you.

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-accessories/bike-lights/halfords-advanced-1600-lumen-front-bike-light-253334.html

sharingan

columbus_66 wrote: »

They max seems to be the 1200 version now, the 1600 was probably blinding too many drivers!

It's probably not worth getting fixed, is it out of warranty?

If its 2 years, its in warranty.