Lights

truespin

CRC have some bargain lights at the moment and I'm getting tempted to buy some in preparation for the long dark winter...

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=8508 only £20! will these be ok to ride trails at night with? Maybe swap out the 5 watt for another 10 watt from maplins...

Or should I go for something more like: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=8914

Any other tips/recommendations?

supersonic

Don't know much about them two, but 20 quid can't all be that bad! However if you can stretch a bit more I would suggest this:

http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/produ ... pid=106284

Very well made, compact battery, great run times and good charger.

truespin

cheers fella - they do look the part more I must say

I thought proper night riding lights were much more expensive...

supersonic

Well, you can get better, lighter and brighter, but for those on a budget or starting out they are more than good enough. A good head mounted LED in conjuction works well too.

truespin

yeah I thought a head-mounted light would help pick out the stuff that your wheel isn't pointing at...

Is it alright without though (At least to begin with...)?

supersonic

Sure, but the lamp is of benefit. Those 27 LED ones on ebay are excellent, as bright as the Black Diamond 1 watt luxeon which is a lot more. 6 quid, I'd get one anyway!

truespin

can't go wrong for 6 notes

where did you see them?

supersonic

This is the fella, I have one, its great!

LED

truespin

bargain

does that just go over the helmet then or on your forehead?

supersonic

Over your helmet. The one on your head that is hehe

truespin

dirty boy

ordered - cheers for the advice

passout

Lupine Nightmare - on sale at Evans now. Not cheap but the dogs bollocks. 40W equivalent and extremely well made. Long run time too.

The Spiderman

The Electron EHP315s are very good if you have only a budget of £50 or so.

I'd also take a look at www.evanscycles.co.uk. They have some very good deals in their lighting sale.

Lupine Nightmare Pros reduced to £209.
Cateye doubleshot for £100.