Help needed finding the best bike lights
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cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
The above sums it up, you can buy lights for riding on normal well lit routes or get lights that allow you to ride on unlit country lanes in complete darkness at full speed.The same goes for rear lights ranging from little flashers to retina burning lights .
Depedant on your budget and riding conditions you can either go for well known brands that tend to be more expensive or if your prepared to wait after purchase then you can get very bright lights on import from china that offer a lot of power for relativly little money .
I personally use a magicshine mj808 for riding at night on back roads
http://www.bestofferbuy.com/Magicsh...ce=gbase&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=gbase_uk
For normal roads i use 2 of these...
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/flood-...-3-mode-led-bike-light-with-mount-3-aaa-26800
On the back i use a smart r2,very similar to the rsp astrum..,paired with a standard flasher on each pannier bag.
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/categ.../product/review-smart-lunar-r2-light-11-44431
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/smart-lunar-r2-rear-light/
yeah the cree are ideal in town i got a set...like it so much gonna get another set and rid the cateyes http://www.bestofferbuy.com/rotating-zoom-f14-cree-q5-3mode-flashlight-p-72998.html i got these ones which i bought for 21 quid new front and rear
and the ms at 52 quid not bad compare to what Ive seen around
Aushiker
Über Member
For what it is worth ...
(1) If batteries are you preferred option, I am very happy with my DiNottee 400L front lights.
(2) For me, my preferred option now is dynamo powered. I currently use a
Regards
Andrew
(1) If batteries are you preferred option, I am very happy with my DiNottee 400L front lights.
(2) For me, my preferred option now is dynamo powered. I currently use a
Busch & Muller Lumotec IQ Cyo Senso Plus
on my Surly Long Haul Trucker and will also move my commuter over to dynamo power in the medium term.
Regards
Andrew
the price doesn't really matter, I just have no real idea what to buy.
The bike is used on a couple of country roads and then in town commuting to and from work.
The led 3 mode bike light is this easy to mount on the bike?
PpPete
Legendary Member
- Location
- Chandler's Ford
yes - toolfree mounting
Another one to consider: http://www.highonbikes.com/smart-lunar-35-lux-led-front-bike-light-3-modes.html
For the back - any of the Smart 1/2 watts are fine. Personally I use two of them, one on constant , other on flashing mode (unless riding in company).
Cost for two, if you shop around, is little more than the rather lovely R2 or the eyeball searing R1 - and you have the re-assurance that if one should fail you are still properly visible.
totallyfixed
Veteran
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- The only county without a McDonalds
While I appreciate the value for money and power of Magicshines and others of the same ilk, none of them are designed for road use, the beam is round in shape and will blind other oncoming road users particularly on narrow dark country lanes. No doubt you will be told you just need to angle the light down, why should you have to every time a someone approaches you? If money is available, after much research have a look at the Exposure Strada Mk3, a seriously well made light manufactured in this country with good after sales service. I have now seen one in action and they are seriously impressive, working like a car headlight with dip and main beam, even a remote handlebar switch so you don't have to move your hands. Sure you pay a lot of money but you also get peace of mind and a great looking light, I will be buying one of these this summer.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/exposure-strada-mk3-front-light/ This is a good time to buy lights and you may be able to find it cheaper elsewhere. Good luck.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/exposure-strada-mk3-front-light/ This is a good time to buy lights and you may be able to find it cheaper elsewhere. Good luck.
Jdratcliffe
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Redhill, Surrey
i use a exposure flare and flash set on recharge batteries http://www.evanscycles.com/products/exposure/flash-flare-light-set-ec024352?query=expousre#features with http://www.evanscycles.com/products/exposure/charger-pack-ec024366?query=expousre last good 6 hrs per charge and then i have two of these on the front http://www.evanscycles.com/products/lezyne/led-super-drive-2012-light-ec030565?query=lezyene and two of these on the rear http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cateye/rapid-3-rear-light-ec024630?query=cateye rapid
