What lights
wigganjg
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Now the evenings are closing in, can anyone advise on a cheapish set of lights, durable enough for XC and bright enough to safely go single tracks and bridlways in the dark ?
Never gone for lights before, which has limited my pedaling in the winter !
Thanks
Never gone for lights before, which has limited my pedaling in the winter !
Thanks
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supersonic wrote:Budget?!
I used to hate that advert.....(Budget car insurance) :roll:
Anyway, Wiggan, Have a look in this months WMB as there is a review of lights...0 -
Well here I dont know where to start ! No idea how much will need to pay for a set for off road !
Was looking at £50 tops if possible !0 -
BLT Metrino the one to go for at 50 quid!0
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where does one stick the power pack for those things iof you haven't got a bottle cage or the means to attach a bottle cage?get on your bikes and ride!0
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Its a frame attatch velcro pouch, its quite compact and secure, and more versatile.0
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groovy...get on your bikes and ride!0
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baccaman21 wrote:groovy...
Velcro's groovy now? are we back in the 70's? Cooooool, I can break out my shirt collection
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right on!get on your bikes and ride!0
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worth a try !!!!!!!!0
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Silva L1 head torch from outdoor GBBianchi Via Nirone 7 Alu/Carbon, 2011
Specialized Stumpjumper, 07
Genisis Altitude 30, 09
Giant XTC4, 040 -
you recon head torch on its own be ok then ?0
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Head torch eg Silva L1 or Blackburn Voyager 4on bars ?
(Limited budget !)0 -
I would go for the Cateye EL600 if its just a front light you need
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... nt%20Light
or if a set then Cateye EL530 & LD1100
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... ight%20Set0 -
I would suggest a 1W LED (the CAteye) will not be anywhere near bright enough for unlit bridleways, you need to be looking at 5w LED or 10w Halogen as a minimum - obviously more costly, but do-able under £50: the BLT Metrino as suggested above fits the bill at £46.99. It does weigh nearly a kilo, however, because of the lead acid battery.
The Electron 5w+10w (£44.95) is about half the weight because it has an NiMH battery - but it's a bottle cage one.
Probably the best/cheapest 5w LED is the Dinotte 200L - £99 - it's very small and light, and as it runs on AA batteries you can easily cary spares and extend run time. The battery pack straps underneath the stem.
I have the Dinotte and the Electron, Dinotte wins, but electron is good for the price. Haven't seen the BLT, but battery weight aside, it looks very good.0 -
That Electron is suprisingly heavy - 900g, as its not the most sophistcated of NiMH batteries! But a good alternative to the Metrino.
5w LED or 10W Halogen - couldnt agree more. At least this on your bars, and a head torch too and you are in good shape.0 -
supersonic wrote:That Electron is suprisingly heavy - 900g, as its not the most sophistcated of NiMH batteries! But a good alternative to the Metrino.
5w LED or 10W Halogen - couldnt agree more. At least this on your bars, and a head torch too and you are in good shape.
Sorry to be pedantic, the Electron battery weighs 540g, the Smart is over 900g0
