Good front light

[goo_mason]

I got on pretty well with the Electron halogen 5+10W pair for two winters, but they've been retired and it's now AY-UP lights for me !

Had them on for over a week now since it's still not quite sunrise any more at 6am when I set out to work. Considering that it's not really 'winter darkness' yet, I can't say just how good they are in those conditions - but they do get me seen, and they're lighting up reflective signs that are quite some distance ahead.

They've also been on when I go home, since it's dull and overcast most nights so the extra visibility they give me means people are less like to pull out having not seen me...

 

[4F]

The Azerbaijan Youth Union for Peace and Security?

Mr Pig, I am intrigued as to why you mentioned Azerbaijan rather than say a more well known country beginning with an A such as Austria / Australia.

It is an area that I know quite well have been there on 4 ocassions however finding anyone else who who has even heard of the country let alone know where it is is very rare.

 

[Mr Pig]

Mr Pig, I am intrigued as to why you mentioned Azerbaijan rather than Australia.

Australia doesn't have a Youth Union for Peace and Security.

 

[Charlotte_C+ :-)]

You can now get the Ayups from the UK:

http://www.ayuplights.co.uk/

I have just ordered two torches for road use: a Tiablo A9 (for throw) and Conqueror MC-3 (for flood).

I have the Fenix and Two Fish mountings to fit them to the bars. This set-up is cheaper and brighter than the Ayups!

That torch idea sounds really good!

 

[Willow]

I've just seen someone cycling whilst holding a torch.

 

[mr Mag00]

i have these have had these for a few years and seem fine

 

[ngalbrai]

Ay-ups - awesome.

 

[Mr Pig]

Ay-ups - awesome.

Are they made in Yorkshire?

 

[tdr1nka]

Are they made in Yorkshire?

Designed by or created by a Yorkshireman in Australia, I think.

 

[Joe]

I've just joined the ayup club.
Not fitted them yet but I did stupidly shine them in my eyes
Oh and they are TINY

 

[tdr1nka]

I've just joined the ayup club.
Not fitted them yet but I did stupidly shine them in my eyes

Oh yes, I still manage to do that!!
Less than a week to go before I get the Dionette tail light!
Then when I shine it in my eyes I'll get green spots!!

 

[Joe]

I'm also waiting for a Dinotte tail light to arrive!
I've previously limited my night time riding to the city. But this winter I will be doing a fair bit of country lane riding so I decided it was worth investing in some serious lighting. Can't wait to see it!

 

[tdr1nka]

Great minds think alike, obviously!

I got sick of recharging AAA batteries that then get used in other things and cracked old plastic LEDs that you hoped drivers could see.
I have gone for lights with dedicated power supplies that leave no doubt as to my presence and what lays on the road ahead.
I mostly ride in London and the Ay Yups pick out the road in sharp relief under sodium street lamps.

I'll also be using them for rides in Ireland where there is no road lighting.

I'm a bit dissapointed that Ay Yup don't do a rear lamp.

 

[tdr1nka]

I know. So tiny that I managed to lose mine for a couple of weeks in the house. It got me all of a sweat.

For heavens sake Man, what's all them neoprene pouches and rolls for!?

I'm lucky in having a rack in the hall for coats, shoes, helmets bags etc. so when the lights aren't on the bikes they get put away safe.

 

[tdr1nka]

I see they don't seem to be offering discounted upgrades to previous customers any more.

Poo, I was going to get a battery with a switch an all.
Wonder if they'd part ex?