Cycle Lights.

Mollers · 12 December 2008, 12:07

Trying to get fit for skiing, thought I'd get the bike out. The dynamo has packed-up on the Raleigh Sprite

, so I need to invest in some lights.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=350117916223

I've been told that these are shite, but they're cheap. Has anyone had any experience of them?

MikeCC · 12 December 2008, 17:22

Don't know about those exact ones, but I've got some similar from Halfrauds (Photon model, halogen front, LED rear but don't seem to have them any more). Think they were about the same price. Used them daily and no-one's taken me out yet. OK to see where you're going as well.

Poly · 12 December 2008, 17:22

Mollers where are you cycling? If its off road, or on roads without street lights these aren't going to be much good. If it is on lit roads they will do the job ok.

If you are looking for a cheap solution - there are AA 3W Led torches in tesco (£8) which are amazing. cable tie to helmet or bars. consider removing the colimator lens. Much talked about in the cycling community/forums at the moment I believe. I have 2 on the bars and one on my lid for proper in the dark mtb-ing. Beats my 15W lead acid halogen hands down.

If you want a proper bike light and aren't going off road - then Edi Bike Coop do their own brand (revolution) 1W LED which I have and use for commuting when its not so icy. (Mail order around £15 - i think they do a front and rear set fro £20).

EDIT - oh and be cautious of people telling you lights are shite - some people will spend > £500 on bike lights... ...obviously a £10 light can't compete.

Mollers · 12 December 2008, 17:29

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Originally Posted by Polwart

Mollers where are you cycling?

On road at night.

Poly · 12 December 2008, 17:42

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Originally Posted by Mollers

On road at night.

If you would walk along that road without a torch you will be fine. If you would need a torch just to walk it - then you might strugle a bit cycling at any speed with this.

As well as seeing where you are going you need to be seen. There doesn't seem to be any sideways illumination with these - this is more of an issue in town than on country roads...

ian parkes · 12 December 2008, 23:03

they look the same as the ones I have , they are ok for the road , i stick my headtorch on aswell with another little red led on the back of the strap , it helps the cage drivers see your face as they try to kill you

Mollers · 12 December 2008, 23:09

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Originally Posted by ian parkes

they look the same as the ones I have , they are ok for the road , i stick my headtorch on aswell with another little red led on the back of the strap , it helps the cage drivers see your face as they try to kill you

Was that on the Aprilia?

ian parkes · 12 December 2008, 23:24

You got it mate , them allright for goin up Camborne Hill but not comin down

Mollers · 12 December 2008, 23:36

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Originally Posted by ian parkes

You got it mate , them allright for goin up Camborne Hill but not comin down

You'dve 'ad the whole lot nicked goin' up Camborne Hill.

ian parkes · 13 December 2008, 00:03

only if you stop wednesdays they do say .
Now get yourself down to trago an get some proper lights and a pai8r of imitation crocks to wear when you "off pist" in the evenings

bedajim · 13 December 2008, 06:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mollers

Trying to get fit for skiing, thought I'd get the bike out. The dynamo has packed-up on the Raleigh Sprite

, so I need to invest in some lights.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=350117916223

I've been told that these are shite, but they're cheap. Has anyone had any experience of them?

I got a set of these for a similar reason

they seem fine and do have the sideways illumination I wear a hi vis vest and have a second led on the back of that for the early morning drivers

I also got a set of these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=110305809681

Grouse · 13 December 2008, 08:19

I bought the same lights for the same reason. The lights are fine but the weather at the moment is grim.Been doing a spin/cycle fit class twice a week at my local gym and it has been great.You can measure how hard you have worked by the size of the pool of sweat beneath you when the hour is finished.After 5 weeks the legs are starting to feel as if they are ready for a few mogules. Cant wait for Jan to get away.

timboli · 13 December 2008, 08:24

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=225493
I use 2 of the front light from this set,very bright but only just adequate for those very dark lanes,back seems ok,but dont use it,I have two back lights,one flashing,one non flashing plus a high vis vest,these are very good
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Ca...ht/5360025767/

Mollers · 13 December 2008, 09:07

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Originally Posted by bedajim

I got a set of these for a similar reason

they seem fine and do have the sideways illumination I wear a hi vis vest and have a second led on the back of that for the early morning drivers

I also got a set of these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=110305809681

Exactly the same?

I'm also considering a pair of these for the old bone. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=110305809681

bedajim · 13 December 2008, 09:53

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Exactly the same?

I'm also considering a pair of these for the old bone. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=110305809681

Yep from the same seller

5 mins to fit and great, i cable tied the back light to the end of the mud guard

Mollers · 13 December 2008, 11:08

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Originally Posted by bedajim

Yep from the same seller

5 mins to fit and great, i cable tied the back light to the end of the mud guard

..and what about these? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=370124580504

I thought I might shove a few down my shorts when out cycling.

nik · 13 December 2008, 11:12

I had a standard cycle headlamp, and replaced the bulb with one of these.
Expensive to buy, but if you use it a lot, could save you a fortune in batteries.
The beam was really punchy as good as the standard bulb and still be as good when you would have chucked the batteries on a standard bulb.

Avocet · 13 December 2008, 17:23

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Originally Posted by Grouse

I bought the same lights for the same reason. The lights are fine but the weather at the moment is grim.Been doing a spin/cycle fit class twice a week at my local gym and it has been great.You can measure how hard you have worked by the size of the pool of sweat beneath you when the hour is finished.After 5 weeks the legs are starting to feel as if they are ready for a few mogules. Cant wait for Jan to get away.

What's a mogule? And who's Jan? We need to be told!

bedajim · 13 December 2008, 18:57

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Originally Posted by Mollers

..and what about these? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=370124580504

I thought I might shove a few down my shorts when out cycling.

The blue pills not working

Grouse · 13 December 2008, 19:24

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Originally Posted by Avocet

What's a mogule? And who's Jan? We need to be told!

That would the local indian takeaway,and Jan is on a need to know basis