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The Beamer 3 is a classic that’s been keeping cyclists visible for 20 years. This affordable headlight delivers excellent run time and ample light so other cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers will always know where you are no matter how dark it gets.
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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.
TD
Reviewed in Australia on December 16, 2023
Bike light is great. However it did not arrive with the included clip on mount - and there is no option to flag “missing accessories” on the return option for this seller (which is a bit of a pain as it’s an Xmas gift)
Richard Aubé
Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 2022
Way less bright I was expecting. Compared to Planet Bike Blaze 140, it’s less than half the brightness. Deceiving. Good thing is that it uses replaceable batteries and I use rechargeable ones.
claude luneau
Reviewed in Canada on May 7, 2022
Pour vélo avant ,construction solide ,facile a installer
Miguel Angel Padilla Macayo
Reviewed in Mexico on December 28, 2021
En dóde vivo no hay alumbrado publico, la Luz que da es excelente
Bob
Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2020
I bought this light because it uses replaceable batteries, which is hard to find these days. can't stand plugging a bike light in as it will always be drained when you least expect it and then you will throw the thing out in three years when the rechargeable batteries fails. Puts out a good beam and lasts most of the year as I ride at night once a week max.
Kevan
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2015
First impressions make this a great light for the price. Other reviewers had stated how bright it is, I do not think it is that bright, however for the price it is very satisfactory.The quality seems to be on par with lights costing two or three times as much. This light is probably the heaviest component I've added to my wife's bike, although I can't tell you the exact weight. The function is very simple, press the button on the top of the light once for flashing mode, twice for steady on, a third time for off.The mount is designed to stay on your bike with a quick release allowing you to quickly release the light for storage or to take with you. The release on my particular light is very loose, and I am able to simply remove the light by grabbing it and pulling it forward. This could be some cause for concern, but so far I haven't lost the light in normal street riding.The mount itself is not designed for smaller handlebars. I had to loosen the quick release as far as it would go, and after mounting it on the handlebar basically force it closed. It comes with a rubber cushion for the inside of the mount around the handlebar, and removing this made it much easier to mount around the handlebar. So far it has held up well.I wish it had an option to have one of the three LEDs flash while the other two remained on, but I can't complain for the price.Pros:-Inexpensive-Bright enough for your amateur biker (I wish it were brighter)-Easy to install-Quick release so it doesn't get stolenCons:-I wish it were brighter-Loose quick release-Mount not really designed for large diameter handlebars-No instructions
Reed Maxson
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2013
Comparing the Beamer 5 White LED light with the Beamer 3 White LED light, both are very good. The 5 LED light quality is quite white, the 3 LED has a blueish tint. Both are very bright to look at but, compared to the brightness of the light emitted, do not supply as much road illumination as might be expected. The 5 LED seems to have a longer throw.Contrary to other reports, I think the mounting brackets are well designed. Both the strap and the cam lock can be adjusted. Out of the box the brackets were oversized for my slightly less than 1 inch, 23 mm diameter handle bar (which is actually slightly oval shaped). I simply pushed in the flexible strap two clicks and then made finer adjustments with the threaded cam lock, no tools needed. The brackets can be made to fit snugly yet still allow the angle to be adjusted while riding if desired.Both lights have a flash setting, and either are adequate in alerting others to your presence. While riding on rural, unlit roads and trails, I found my original purchase, the 5 LED, to provide less light than desired, so I purchased the 3 LED. Having done so, I compared the two lights using new batteries from the same package and measuring the same voltage. After comparing the lights, I am using both, one on either side of the handlebar stem. The configuration that works for me is having a low and high beam, the 3 LED serving as the low beam, the 5 LED as the high beam.Normally I use rechargeable batteries, and the battery life is very good with these LED lights. Battery recharging can be offset so that at least one of the lights will provide light even if the other fades. With two lights, one or both can be used in the flashing mode. This possibility could be especially useful if you are riding in a celebratory parade.If your riding is mostly in an urban/city area and want to be seen or simply be legal, probably either one of these lights will do the job. If you really need to see the details of what's ahead you might consider two lights, as neither of these might do the job.
Robert Cannon
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2012
I own two of these. Replacing one (as result of bike accident) and will probably buy the same light again.Here's what I like* 100 Hours of batter life. Yes, you can get brighter lights, but you will pay for it in eating batteries.* When the batteries fade on these, because they are LEDs, they fade gradually giving you lots of time to replace the batteries.* I double the lights - have two of them on either side of my handle bar. In an urban environment, on strobe mode, this is VERY effective in getting peoples attention. The strobe works well.* On the trail in the urban environment, I put them on steady. Doubled up - and with urban light - its PLENTY of light.* I am cyclist commuter; my bike takes a beating - these things have stood up well. Reliable.* The brighter lights (which either eat batteries or must have lithium ion batteries) will light up a dark trail better which may be important to some - but please remember that you will also blind oncoming cyclist traffic. These will not blind your fellow cyclists.* The mounts are very easy on and off (yes I have a thick handlebar)Someone commented that between the 3 LED and the 5 LED Planet bike lights, the 3 has a tighter focus. If you look on the Planet Bike webpage, they have a "compare the lights" page that shows that this is in fact true. Meaning, if you point these 3 LEDs down in front of you, it has a good tight focus beam on that trail - showing you any rocks or sticks in your way.Finally, in the urban environment, there is another advantage in not using an ultrabright. Contrast. If you use a very bright light, anything outside the beam you will not be able to see. Your eyes will adjust to the bright light, and not see the shaddows. These 3LED Planet Bike lights put out a good beam - but its not too bright. I can see things (geese, ducks, pedestrians, trash) outside the light beam in the urban light.Great lights. Buying another one.
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