Irn-Bru? Scottish Blethering Thread

[Pat "5mph"]

Today I learned about hub servicing, and how it is wise to inspect (or get a mechanic to inspect) your hubs once a season

 

[GlasgowFinn]

What lights do you guys use for commuting?

I don't feel that the ones I have (which were cheap get you home types) are up to the job.

 

[Col5632]

Mine is slightly different to this but much the same

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1800lm-CR...ing_LightsLanternsTorches&hash=item43c687db13

 

[Rasmus]

My commute is fully urban, so I use "cheap get me home" type lights (Cateye opticube).

One of my front lights just suffered a snapped bracket this morning, so I'm looking for a replacement and possible upgrade, too

 

[Col5632]

My commute is fully urban, so I use "cheap get me home" type lights (Cateye opticube).

One of my front lights just suffered a snapped bracket this morning, so I'm looking for a replacement and possible upgrade, too

Well i got my front light for £20 from Hong Kong (you do get UK sellers) and it came with two batteries, charger and bike mount, its brightest setting its really too bright for urban roads but its perfect for my mile or so for unlit roads

 

[tug benson]

Big high pressure over most of the uk next week, temp could be in the high teens... About time we started getting some good sunshine

 

[GlasgowFinn]

My commute is fully urban, so I use "cheap get me home" type lights (Cateye opticube).

One of my front lights just suffered a snapped bracket this morning, so I'm looking for a replacement and possible upgrade, too

Let me know what you go for @Rasmus - especially if there are any deals :-)

 

[GlasgowFinn]

Big high pressure over most of the uk next week, temp could be in the high teens... About time we started getting some good any sunshine

FTFY

 

[GlasgowFinn]

Well i got my front light for £20 from Hong Kong (you do get UK sellers) and it came with two batteries, charger and bike mount, its brightest setting its really too bright for urban roads but its perfect for my mile or so for unlit roads

Can you adjust it @Col5632 ? What's the battery life like?

 

[Rasmus]

Let me know what you go for @Rasmus - especially if there are any deals :-)

Probably going to get the Lezyne micro drive

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/lezyne/micro-drive-front-light-ec052673

 

[Col5632]

Can you adjust it @Col5632 ? What's the battery life like?

You can twist and tilt the mount but thats about it, i get about an hour on full power but it only uses one battery and you get two with it so always keep them both fully charged, as I said full power is prob too bright for most journeys

 

[Col5632]

Probably going to get the Lezyne micro drive

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/lezyne/micro-drive-front-light-ec052673

Thinking about getting this myself now, seems ideal with it charging from USB

 

[ShooglyDougie]

What lights do you guys use for commuting?

I don't feel that the ones I have (which were cheap get you home types) are up to the job.

I use the moon x300, great light, bright enough for unlit country roads even at half power lasts about 2 weeks between charges.

I managed to get mine half price but was still £40ish so its not the cheapest light but, was well worth it.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

CatEye Opticube for me too, supplemented by a pound shop helmet light, I can see in the Green after dark no problem. Two smart lights/phaar (can't remember spelling, about a fiver from Planet X) as rear lights.
My favorite commuter also has dinamo back and front, so has only one additional rear light.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

@Rasmus are you going to lead a PoP feeder route from Glasgow this year?
I'm going to take the train and walk from the Meadows, as I'm doing @Brandane 's 3 ferries next day, could not manage the two.
Will rally a few of the fasted Belles to increase numbers if you do