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Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
I have some really nice Moon lights.
I had Lezyne but with time the USB connections on all 4 of them have become faulty and when you charge them you have to tape them or use elastic bands. Impossible to recharge on the moving bike with a battery or dynohub.
I had Lezyne but with time the USB connections on all 4 of them have become faulty and when you charge them you have to tape them or use elastic bands. Impossible to recharge on the moving bike with a battery or dynohub.
NorthernDave
Never used Über Member
- Location
- The real Northern Powerhouse
I can recommend the Moon Meteor X Pro and they're frequently on offer.
I'd agree with using two rear lights - and in terms of sheer VFM, it's hard to fault Poundlands 5-LED rear lights.
I'd agree with using two rear lights - and in terms of sheer VFM, it's hard to fault Poundlands 5-LED rear lights.
MontyVeda
a short-tempered ill-controlled small-minded troll
- Location
- Lancaster... the little city.
Me neither, but prior to that i was using what were essentially LED torches, which can be very fickle when it comes to bumps.
vickster
Legendary Member
That's the one I have (indeed I even have an unopened spare bought during one of those many deals). The only issue is it's easy to switch on accidentally when in bag and it can get rather hot!
I didn't like Lezyne terribly, seemed to conk out quickly, and not cheap
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Chris S
Legendary Member
- Location
- Birmingham
The lights come back on again when I press the switch again so I think the problem is here.
Yellow Saddle
Guru
- Location
- Loch side.
SuperHans123
Formerly known as snertos999
Had this bad boy last year from Halfrauds for £35 (Now £50)
https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-lights/bike-lights/bikehut-1600-lumen-front-bike-light
https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-lights/bike-lights/bikehut-1600-lumen-front-bike-light
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
Do you want dynamo lights, battery lights or USB charged lights?
- Location
- London
@Chris S I still don't think you have told us what the lights are for?
For night time riding in the country or just "to be seen" lights in town/built up areas.
May then be able to give some relevant advice.
The good news is that you don't need to pay a lot for perfectly decent lights these days.
That will stay on over bumps.
Nor do they have to be "dogs bollocks", "bad boys", "bitches", "laser eye burners" or whatever. Or incredibly incredibly incredibly small.**
If you ride in London (haven't checked) please don't be one of the nits blinding me for no good reason at all.
I'd second advice above to always use two rear lights - and mount them sensibly - and ensure that aren't or can become obscured.
** though for folks who demand such performance from their city lights I can assure them that I am still working on my prototype suppository that will make their arse flash like a giant distress beacon. It will be sold on a monthly rental basis with a course of dietary supplements which will ensure that their rear flesh continues to shine and pulse to the max, whatever the ambient temperature. By internalising the light they will of course add not a microgram to the bike's weight.
For night time riding in the country or just "to be seen" lights in town/built up areas.
May then be able to give some relevant advice.
The good news is that you don't need to pay a lot for perfectly decent lights these days.
That will stay on over bumps.
Nor do they have to be "dogs bollocks", "bad boys", "bitches", "laser eye burners" or whatever. Or incredibly incredibly incredibly small.**
If you ride in London (haven't checked) please don't be one of the nits blinding me for no good reason at all.
I'd second advice above to always use two rear lights - and mount them sensibly - and ensure that aren't or can become obscured.
** though for folks who demand such performance from their city lights I can assure them that I am still working on my prototype suppository that will make their arse flash like a giant distress beacon. It will be sold on a monthly rental basis with a course of dietary supplements which will ensure that their rear flesh continues to shine and pulse to the max, whatever the ambient temperature. By internalising the light they will of course add not a microgram to the bike's weight.
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Chris S
Legendary Member
- Location
- Birmingham
Riding to the gym and back, it's about 3 miles each way mainly on main roads in Birmingham.
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Chris S
Legendary Member
- Location
- Birmingham
The switch is just a springy metal strip that makes contact with a printed circuit. The first time it turns the light on, the next few times it goes through various flashing modes and then turns the light off.
I can't stop the metal strip springing when I go over a bump so I'll just have to get some decent lights.
