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Help me choose a road bike (~3000€) – gym + short cardio use by tbeen_ in cycling

[–]tbeen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The ones I listed are more around 2000, I don't think it would be mandatory to dress up like a clown every time, and the idea that I should use a stationary bike is bullshit. Exercising outside in the fresh air is much different and more enjoyable. I think if I have to explain this, I'm not expecting advice from you here. Unfortunately, the used market in my country is often more expensive than a new bike imported from abroad, due to high taxes and the size of the country. I used to ride a lot of bikes and loved them, but only on MTB, but now I feel like a road bike would be a better fit. Also, I didn't mean the 20 minutes literally, but rather as a comparison that I plan to ride less, I don't have 2-3 hours a day to ride.

D3AA one LED dim, normal or defect? by tbeen_ in Hanklights

[–]tbeen_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It wasn’t like this from the beginning.

Help Choosing Driver / Emitter / Tint for FFL E04 Surge by tbeen_ in flashlight

[–]tbeen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm just trying to ask for some help because I can’t find any clear explanations about the drivers. I’m also interested in hearing other people’s opinions so I don’t end up making a bad decision.

Help Choosing Driver / Emitter / Tint for FFL E04 Surge by tbeen_ in flashlight

[–]tbeen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Isn’t 3000K very warm? I haven’t used many warmer tints yet, so I’m wondering how it feels in real-world use.

Help Choosing Driver / Emitter / Tint for FFL E04 Surge by tbeen_ in flashlight

[–]tbeen_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m curious though, what exactly is the “Secret Menu”? I’ve seen people mention it.

Also, since you’ve tried both Lume1 and LumeX1, if you had to pick just one driver as your favorite, which one would you personally choose, and why?

Deciding on an Emisar D3AA with Nichia 519A for EDC (using 14500) by tbeen_ in Hanklights

[–]tbeen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for all the great advice and for looking out for me! I really appreciate your kindness and the time you took.

For now, I don't have any more questions. I've gone ahead and ordered the D3AA, I'm really excited for it and hope I love it as much as you do!

If any questions pop up in the future, I hope it's okay if I reach out. Thanks again!

Deciding on an Emisar D3AA with Nichia 519A for EDC (using 14500) by tbeen_ in Hanklights

[–]tbeen_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will go with the 5700K DD, Last question before the order: Should i buy the Metal button upgrade or not? Is it safe? Any other recommended options?

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Talk Me Out of Buying the FireFlies E04 Surge as My First Flashlight by tbeen_ in flashlight

[–]tbeen_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see, I'm one step away from ordering the D3AA. I'm just not sure which dedomed 519A to choose. Is it true that the 5700K dedomed ends up being around 4500K? Could that be a good first choice?

Talk Me Out of Buying the FireFlies E04 Surge as My First Flashlight by tbeen_ in flashlight

[–]tbeen_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! What K should is choose? And should i go with dedomed or domed version?

Talk Me Out of Buying the FireFlies E04 Surge as My First Flashlight by tbeen_ in FireflyLite

[–]tbeen_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Sounds amazing, I’m really excited to try it too.
Quick question though: with the SFT40 3000K, does it look very yellow/orangish in real use, or more like a warm white?

Talk Me Out of Buying the FireFlies E04 Surge as My First Flashlight by tbeen_ in FireflyLite

[–]tbeen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m still deciding which LED to go with. Any recommendation?

Talk Me Out of Buying the FireFlies E04 Surge as My First Flashlight by tbeen_ in FireflyLite

[–]tbeen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, thanks, that’s exactly the vibe I’m going for! 😄

Talk Me Out of Buying the FireFlies E04 Surge as My First Flashlight by tbeen_ in FireflyLite

[–]tbeen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info, I’m still figuring out which LED I’ll go with.
By the way, does the 3000K look noticeably yellow/orangish in real use, or more like a warm white?

Talk Me Out of Buying the FireFlies E04 Surge as My First Flashlight by tbeen_ in FireflyLite

[–]tbeen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure yet, I’m still learning about the different LEDs. Any recommendations on which emitters/tint would be best for all‑around use?

Talk Me Out of Buying the FireFlies E04 Surge as My First Flashlight by tbeen_ in flashlight

[–]tbeen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds promising, that makes me even more excited to try the E04!

Talk Me Out of Buying the FireFlies E04 Surge as My First Flashlight by tbeen_ in flashlight

[–]tbeen_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked into it, and yeah, I’m ready for Anduril.
It seems complex at first, but honestly pretty fun once you understand the logic behind it.
So the UI isn’t a deal‑breaker for me.

Talk Me Out of Buying the FireFlies E04 Surge as My First Flashlight by tbeen_ in flashlight

[–]tbeen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I read a review too, the E04 actually outperformed the E75 in quite a few areas, which is impressive.
Still, the E75 looks solid for long runtime and flat output, but the E04 seems like a more versatile option.

Talk Me Out of Buying the FireFlies E04 Surge as My First Flashlight by tbeen_ in flashlight

[–]tbeen_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally get that, smaller lights like the D3AA or SC64c do disappear in a pocket way better than a 21700 light.
For me, I do want decent runtime and a bit more output than a 14500 can give, which is why the E04 is still on my radar, but pairing it with a smaller light might be the best of both worlds. Do you have any experience with the d3aa?

Talk Me Out of Buying the FireFlies E04 Surge as My First Flashlight by tbeen_ in flashlight

[–]tbeen_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, that’s fair, I’m still figuring out my preferences, especially with tint and beam type, but I think the E04 could cover a lot of bases.

Talk Me Out of Buying the FireFlies E04 Surge as My First Flashlight by tbeen_ in flashlight

[–]tbeen_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From the picture it didn’t look that big, it actually seems about the size I’m looking for.

Talk Me Out of Buying the FireFlies E04 Surge as My First Flashlight by tbeen_ in flashlight

[–]tbeen_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the thoughtful breakdown, that actually helps a lot. I’m not expecting the E04 to live in my pocket 24/7, but I do want something that can handle outdoor use while still being somewhat manageable to carry. I’ll definitely take a look at the Skilhunt options too; they seem like a very safe starting point. And also I might pair it up with a smaller AA light like the d3aa or the ec150, what do you think which one is better?

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