Lights

[Sully]

Hi all seen these http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=13257
would like your views on them please
Thanks in advence
Craig

 

[Sully]

Hi Paul, so are you saying they are a good buy ? du use them now ? if not what du suggest ? tar

 

[jimboalee]

It will probably be suggested that 5W LED and a 3W LED torches do the same job.

 

[BentMikey]

Fenix L2D torch plus twofish lockblock innit.

 

[ufkacbln]

Halogen technology such as these lights is fine, but not at this price. Tey can be picked up for about £50

Personally I would go for a set of LED lights as the battery is smaller and lighter - even integrated..... all with similar or longer life than the halogen lights for a smaller package

Electron do an LED package for the same price as your proposed buy.

Hope also do an LED light at this price with internal batteries - completely self contained, a good output and 3 hr life!

 

[Sully]

Thanks for your advice where would you recommend to buy from please ?

 

[purplepolly]

I ordered one on Sunday from ukbikestore which was the cheapest I found, closely followed by winstanley bikes. It was despatched this afternoon (1st class recorded) so I can't vouch for the end result yet. They say it'll take 2 days, but I doubt that allows for the Christmas post.

http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/Product/214/HOPE1LED/ukbs/hope-1-led-front-light.html

 

[dubman]

i think they are great set of lights for the money light up the road very well.

heres a pic i took of them.

 

[jay clock]

I have a pair - Chain Reaction they were about £53. Not bad, but my old Smart twin lamps were better. I used them last night on dark lanes and they are ok to tank along at normal speeds, but if I was off-roading I would go for one the super bright LED(?) type ones

 

[rickangus]

Every so often I buy something that actually exceeds my expectations. When this happens it is particularly pleasing because, being an anorak, I like to research my options thoroughly.

I've just received my christmas present to myself - a B&M Cyo light which I've wired to a B&M S6 dynamo. It is the 40 lumen model which I believe isn't being imported by Amba (I heard they are only importing the 60 lumen version) so bought it from starbike.com.

I believe the 60 lumen model has the same bulb/brightness but a different lens. The 60 lumen gives a longer beam but a black spot close in whereas the 40 illuminates all the ground from front wheel forwards but not quite so far ahead. At least, that is my understanding and doubtless someone will correct me if I am wrong!

I went for the 40 'cos I am not a fast rider - and don't need to see half a mile down the road and would rather see all potholes/obstacles until I pass them.

However, I am completely amazed by the performance of this light. It is, literally, brilliant with an excellent distribution of light, right where you want it. Even my mate who is tighter than a tight thing is interested in getting one - and that, if you knew him, says everything.

 

[purplepolly]

How big is the Hope unit?

About 9cm x 4.5 - most of that is the 4AA batteries - and comes with quick release handlebar mount, helmet attachment and wrist lanyard. It arrived late this morning, so no complaints about the post. Tests in the hallway show that's its a lot better than my cateye (el320?) which cost about half the price. Definately worth twice the price and I prefer using normal recharegeable batteries rather than a rechargeable battery pack.

 

[Cubist]

Tesco 3w Leds give good light for the money. I have pair mounted on the bars at a total cost of £15.56. Trialled one at work in the total dakness of an unlit wooded cycleway. As good as you'll ever need on a commute.

 

[Sully]

Cubist, you dont get the mounts at that price tho da ya ? how much are the mounts please ?

 

[Cubist]

Cubist, you dont get the mounts at that price tho da ya ? how much are the mounts please ?

The mounts are the frame mounts from a couple of Oxford combination locks, which were going into the bin. The tube the lights are sticking through has an insert, (the section on the inside of the mount where the male part of the lock slips through,) which can be drilled out, whereupon it fits the collar of the torch just behind the part where the bulb housing screws on. If I get time (sorry, but I'm going to work in half an hour) I'll do a step by step "how to".

 

[Sully]

Cubist I am useless at things like this, people like you always amaze me, guess some people can put their hand to anything