Lighting

joey21

I am sure there have been 101 threads on this already, so I do apologise in advance.

At the moment I am doing some rides after work just to keep the fitness up, 20miles or so.

I've got some decent rear lights so that is no problem, but my front, I struggle to see a lot with. Currently I am using a Fenix PD3 for my vision and a 3led cateye just for visibility to other road users. The Fenix is great, however it can only be run on main beam for around 20minutes(I imagine it gets too hot?) and I am riding in un-lit roads.

I am considering getting another light and so far value for money, I have found the Smart Lunar 35lux for 18GBP. I'm not looking to spend too much as I really only need them for a couple of months. Are there any other recommendations at all around this price range?

Thanks.

styxd

I'd also like to know aswell. Currently using one of those 1600lm jobbies (MJ872) which is frankly overkill. Even on the lowest setting, drivers often flash their lights at me.

Something cheap, bar mounted (no separate battery pack) and rechargeable.

sporttourer

Cateye nano shot - built in rechargeable battery - 1.5hrs on full beam, 3 on low beam & 15hrs flashing. Brighter/better than smart lumar 35 and can be bought for £41 at the moment if you shop around. Gives quite a good spread of light, whereas a lot of the cheaper ones only give a narrow beam just in front of you.

Phil_D

I have one of these. I ride exclusively in the dark at the moment and on country lanes it works a treat. You can have it on three brightness settings or flashing. The rear light that comes with it is excellent also; much better than the Cateye I replaced with it

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UltraFire-502B-Cree-XML-XML-T6-1000-LUMENS-BICYCLE-SET-FLASHLIGHT-TORCH-/120899227186?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Cycling_Bike_Lights&hash=item1c2627ce32#ht_2213wt_926

nawty

I bought this set:

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/exp ... r-ec042902

It is absolutely fantastic and the front is as bright as a decent LED torch (and it will flash at the same time, as will the rear), I believe you can buy them separately but I don't think you get the rechargable batteries if you do.