getting out riding the bike.
mike hunts alpine
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Don't you hate when you do get time off work etc, then when you get out its dark within a few hours. :roll:
Just when you could ride all day , two minutes later practically pitch black FFS. I'm a big fan of the winter weather think its more challenging, fun and no overheating. But the days are too short.
Just when you could ride all day , two minutes later practically pitch black FFS. I'm a big fan of the winter weather think its more challenging, fun and no overheating. But the days are too short.
SHUT UP AND RIDE!!!
The Tank.
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12943207
The bird.
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=13029454
The Tank.
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12943207
The bird.
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=13029454
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HebdenBiker wrote:Lights!
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Lights.... my Sunday ride started at 8:45am, but I still took a light in my pack - which allowed me a scenic detour on my way home. But midweek riding is all after dark now.Vitus Sentier VR+ (2018) GT Grade AL 105 (2016)
Giant Anthem X4 (2010) GT Avalanche 1.0 (2010)
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TownyDC wrote:HebdenBiker wrote:Lights!
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Don't have the money tbh and wouldn't like to brave my local trails at night.SHUT UP AND RIDE!!!
The Tank.
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12943207
The bird.
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mike hunts alpine wrote:Don't have the money tbh and wouldn't like to brave my local trails at night.
£35 is all it set me back for my light set up and it's lasted me 2 years.
why don't you fancy riding at night? i'll admit that I don't go to some of my usual trails on my own in the dark, but I still get out and ride the easier ones
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welshkev wrote:mike hunts alpine wrote:Don't have the money tbh and wouldn't like to brave my local trails at night.
£35 is all it set me back for my light set up and it's lasted me 2 years.
why don't you fancy riding at night? i'll admit that I don't go to some of my usual trails on my own in the dark, but I still get out and ride the easier ones
Show me the light(s) my brother ....SHUT UP AND RIDE!!!
The Tank.
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12943207
The bird.
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mike hunts alpine wrote:welshkev wrote:mike hunts alpine wrote:Don't have the money tbh and wouldn't like to brave my local trails at night.
£35 is all it set me back for my light set up and it's lasted me 2 years.
why don't you fancy riding at night? i'll admit that I don't go to some of my usual trails on my own in the dark, but I still get out and ride the easier ones
Show me the light(s) my brother ....
if you see diy's post here it's very similar to what I've got. looks like the price may have gone up slightly, but not much
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Yep, get yourself a couple of these XM-L2 torches at under a tenner each (and that includes surface shipping)... mounts are about £2 from Dealextreme and a charger is a fiver. Cells are more of a nuisance - they are from £2.50 to £10 though they are 'free' if you have access to old laptops. £35-£50 is enough to cover decent lights.Vitus Sentier VR+ (2018) GT Grade AL 105 (2016)
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Kowalski675 wrote:
We've been over this it's honestly not an orange.SHUT UP AND RIDE!!!
The Tank.
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12943207
The bird.
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Torchy B01 on ebay is cheap enough at 20 quid with mount and is enough to get you riding.0
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Its a naranja alpine ffsSHUT UP AND RIDE!!!
The Tank.
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12943207
The bird.
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Sometimes pronounced arancione.SHUT UP AND RIDE!!!
The Tank.
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12943207
The bird.
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I use this one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121158828084? ... 1497.l2649
The newer slightly smaller/lighter version of the magicshine that used to cost £150 back when it won MBUK's big light comparison test (2010?)
If riding solo you'll need 2, one bars and one helmet.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
I've read that you should avoid the ultra fire batteries due to the poor performance and minor risk of them going bang0
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97th choice wrote:I've read that you should avoid the ultra fire batteries due to the poor performance and minor risk of them going bang
are the ultrafire batteries the one in that link? if so I've had no probs with mine until recently, they've gone from 2 hour of life to about 20 mins. so I bought a new one for £25 from ebay. but still did be well for 2 years and I've never heard of anyone of my mates having an issue with them catching fire etc and i'd say most use those type.0 -
go to the southern hemisphere....take your pickelf on your holibobs....
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welshkev wrote:97th choice wrote:I've read that you should avoid the ultra fire batteries due to the poor performance and minor risk of them going bang
are the ultrafire batteries the one in that link? if so I've had no probs with mine until recently, they've gone from 2 hour of life to about 20 mins. so I bought a new one for £25 from ebay. but still did be well for 2 years and I've never heard of anyone of my mates having an issue with them catching fire etc and i'd say most use those type.
http://www.torchythebatteryboy.com/p/18 ... s.html?m=10
