A front light I can see with!!!
Cunobelin
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Smart!
Heavy but good, cheap and adequate.
Available in a number of outlets, at less that £40. but can be found on occasion for as little as £25
Heavy but good, cheap and adequate.
Available in a number of outlets, at less that £40. but can be found on occasion for as little as £25
<b><i>He that buys land buys many stones.
He that buys flesh buys many bones.
He that buys eggs buys many shells,
But he that buys good beer buys nothing else.</b></i>
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He that buys flesh buys many bones.
He that buys eggs buys many shells,
But he that buys good beer buys nothing else.</b></i>
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At the moment, I'm using a Bikehut light from Halfords, which does the job for me, although it's a bit heavy with the 4 AA batteries in it. Most of my commute is on unlit roads, and I don't have any trouble seeing where I'm going, but I do have to use rechargeable batteries because it goes through them pretty quickly.
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Another vote for the Smart setup. I have them on my winter bike, really good, I'm able to ride on dark unlit country lanes and see where I am going with no troube at all.0
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I just searched for "Smart" on google. brought up loads of links, but this is actually what I've got on my winter bike
http://www.langsettcycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b77s37p3932&tbv=SMART_LIGHTS_10w/10w_Twin_Rechargeable_Headlight_with_NiCad_Battery_ACCESSORIES_Lights_-_Rechargeable_Systems0 -
fizz wrote:I just searched for "Smart" on google. brought up loads of links, but this is actually what I've got on my winter bike
http://www.langsettcycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b77s37p3932&tbv=SMART_LIGHTS_10w/10w_Twin_Rechargeable_Headlight_with_NiCad_Battery_ACCESSORIES_Lights_-_Rechargeable_Systems
I am not criticising our advice or choice of lights!
The 10/10 set is equally good, but I did not recommend them as they are the same lights but upgraded. I tend to suggest the 10 / 2 as opposed to the 10/10 as there is a big difference and the same can be achieved with a £6 bulb, saving considerably.
The other problem is battery life.
At 10 watts the battery lasts about 2.5 hours or 10 hours on the 2.4. Thisallows the 10 watt to be used there and back for most commutes, and sensible use of the 2.4 can make the battery last for almost any commuting distance.
At 20 watts the battery life is too short for most commutes, and with 10/10 does not allow extending the life if you are delayed<b><i>He that buys land buys many stones.
He that buys flesh buys many bones.
He that buys eggs buys many shells,
But he that buys good beer buys nothing else.</b></i>
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I agree battery life isnt brilliant, but for me thats not so much of a problem as I only have a 5 mile commute and its all on dark unlit country lanes, hence why I need or I feel like I need the extra light power.
Didnt realise you could swap the bulbs, but I only paid £30 for mine as SJS Cycles were doing them cheap in a sale last year...0 -
http://www.reflectalite.com
I have used them for years... they list most common lights with replacement and upgrade options.
However be careful.
In the Smart lights the casing is identical and designed for up to 10 watts. However put a 10 watt bulb in a normal light casing such as the CAteye seres and the heat will damage the unit.
Also be wary of short battery life!<b><i>He that buys land buys many stones.
He that buys flesh buys many bones.
He that buys eggs buys many shells,
But he that buys good beer buys nothing else.</b></i>
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http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... 2&N=Cateye EL610 Single Shot Plus Front Light
...best light I have used...it really does the job even on the unlit tracks and bridle ways I ride on my commute......all the way...'til the wheels fall off and burn...0 -
I'm hoping to get some of these in April......more so that poeple can see me coming rather than the need to see where I'm going.
http://www.supernova-lights.com/en/products/t28_law/index.htmlI can afford to talk softly!....................I carry a big stick!0 -
I've used both of them. The smart light died after about a month but the halfords light is still going 10 months on (although I only use it as a "flasher")
If you want a good solid, long lasting, bright light get a CAteye Single Shot Plus, £70 granted, but worth it.Alibran wrote:Cunobelin wrote:0 -
I got given these as a christmas present, (so no idea how much they cost....... didn't check)
I have quite a stretch of my commute that is either unlit or very poorly lit, and they really are great lights!!
http://www.ayup.com.au/0 -
Second the ayups. I commuted all winter on unlit roads on these. They are very light and very compact and all without any loss of speed (the wind saw to that
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