Headlamps: Must for all Runners and Bikers in Winter

By:  Oivind Haavik

















All our sporting memories start with the activity of running. As soon as we learnt to walk, running was the next best thing we did. Running with siblings, neighborhood kids or simply to save one’s life. It is an integral part of everybody’s childhood. Unfortunately, as we grow old, physical activity takes a backseat. Walking, running or any other physical activity is considered a punishment by most of us.  It is no wonder then that due to lack of exercise, many lifestyle diseases have infected us. Over the last decade, people have realized the importance of exercising to some extend.

Running is one of the best ways to keep fit. One of the coolest things about the sport of running is that you don’t need expensive equipment. All you need is a good pair of running shoes and a good environment. Best time to run is either in the mornings or in the evenings. Besides a pair of good running shoes, you need to invest in a headlamp. Magicshine MJ-886 is an extremely powerful headlamp. With a headlamp, you can run even if it gets dark. Since you do not need to hold the light like in torch, you can perform other tasks also while running such as drinking water or selecting your favorite music.

Magicshine MJ-886 can also be swiveled. This feature can be used to aim to the beam in the desired direction depending on the terrain and the brightness. The light has a remote control power switch. The output of the battery can be adjusted according to the conditions of the environment. Since it is lightweight it is comfortable to wear on the head and run with the gear. For additional comfort there is a comfortable head strap and cushion for the forehead.

Magicshine MJ-886 headlamp has a runtime of 2 hours. It works on a lithium ion battery which ahs charging time of 3 hours. The LED lifespan of Magicshine MJ-886 is 50,000 hours. One of the main reasons all runners should go for headlamps is that they become easily visible to the traffic around them. Drivers of other vehicles can spot you from quarter of a mile away. Reflective details on shoes or t-shirts can also help but they can work from a distance of 150 yards or so only.

If you run as a hobby or are a professional runner, it is wise to invest in LED Magicshine MJ-886 headlamp. It can also double up as a cycling gear when required. Enjoy your treks or runs without hassle using headlamps.

By:  Oivind Haavik

There are lots of youngsters who are ready to invest lot of amount to have quality LED bike lights to have an un-experienced journey or adventure. It’s indirectly the best time for bikers to buy lighting for their cycles. During winter, the evening draws soon and so mountain trekkers get less time to have fun in the day. It also means that for many bikers, they can start having fun with the night riding. 

But before you start having the required fun, it becomes important to have all important ingredients and suitable lights for your bike. Now it depends on the way you want to place the lights, whether you are interested in implementing in your bike or in your helmet, but the main point is in the selection so that the trekking can be full with fun and also you remain safe.

Selection of Suitable Lights

There are different varieties of light systems available in market, but it becomes confusing for most of the bikers when they go for buying their first set of lights. Generally there are two types of light available in market: the first one is the lights to be seen by (that is also known as commuter lights) and the second one is the light through which we can see, lights such as Magicshine MJ 880 are the powerful ones that gives the best trekking experience for the bikers. The commuter lights are generally small compact lights that give the indication to other road users so that they can observe you.



The second type of lights that are widely used are the night cycling light for off roads that throws powerful light as compared to standard commuter light. You should not simply buy directly the one you see, but since they play very important role in your trekking, it should be selected with utmost care and attention.

Some things that can ruin your extreme joy include poor and incapable mountain bike accessories. Zigzag roads and numerous other weather conditions can leave the road wet and tricky to be a hurdle in your fast and adventurous biking rides. If you are ready to face all the problems efficiently then get some useful and quality mountain bike accessories for safe, sturdy and potential riding sufficient to beat all the complexities of biking with style and ability. Mountain biking equipment is available in the stores to help you cede all your issues and hurdles completely.

Majority of bikers are enthusiasts and will search on frequently for buying the attractive accessories and equipment for their bikes. But do mind well that what you get aren’t the eye-catchy toys that can be attached on the bikes for temporary use. They really are not useful for many basic necessities that a mountain bike in real demands.

Some reasonable deals of equipment can give your variety of accessories in a quality way. You can load these riding stuffs and enjoy the ride at its most without investing much. Some of them include helmets, lights – front and rear, mirrors, camera, torch light with helmet, eye protecting sunglasses, sportswear, shoes etc.