Lights
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summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
I'm a Hope person ... but are you only looking at proper bike lights or including torches too?
gaz
Cycle Camera TV
- Location
- South Croydon
Import a magicshine and you have the best light for under £75.
But it all depends on your needs, running on aa's. waterproofness, company history etc..
But it all depends on your needs, running on aa's. waterproofness, company history etc..
slowmotion
Quite dreadful
- Location
- lost somewhere
They're Brighton-uf
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
Wobblers
Euthermic
- Location
- Minkowski Space
The Magicshine is most probably the brightest one. The early models have had some reliability issues, particularly with the batteries (one US importer's issued a recall of Magicshine batteries) so having a second light as backup might be advisable if you want to go down this route. Saying that, I've seen at least one chap with a Magicshine on the FNRttC.
Someone's posted a link to another Magicshine light on ebay for £40 here. Lower power (similar in brightness to the Hope 1) but would be quite adequate for unlit lanes.
I've been using a RSP Asteri 3 on my commute bike. It's not as bright as the Hope 1, but I've used it on unlit country lanes without problems. It has a metal body so is quite robust and a 7.5 hour burn time on high. It's a good light for the money.
For a cheap light, I'd suggest the Smart Polaris 5, though that's more of a light to be seen rather than use to see with.
Someone's posted a link to another Magicshine light on ebay for £40 here. Lower power (similar in brightness to the Hope 1) but would be quite adequate for unlit lanes.
I've been using a RSP Asteri 3 on my commute bike. It's not as bright as the Hope 1, but I've used it on unlit country lanes without problems. It has a metal body so is quite robust and a 7.5 hour burn time on high. It's a good light for the money.
For a cheap light, I'd suggest the Smart Polaris 5, though that's more of a light to be seen rather than use to see with.
I've got a Polaris 5 and the Decathlon cheapie is even brighter. Indeed, it's brighter than the Cateye EL300 that I used on my first Dynamo. Which is not bad for £9.99 for both front and back lights.
The RSP looks pretty darn good for the money - thanks!
Can anybody give me a reliable link for a Magicshine?
The RSP looks pretty darn good for the money - thanks!
Can anybody give me a reliable link for a Magicshine?
http://www.magicshineuk.co.uk/ but UK prices!
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
I recently bought one of these.
Unfortunately ...
1) the listing has ended (but some of the other lights on his site look quite good.)
2) I haven't been out in the real dark to test it (too much ice/snow etc) so no report as yet.
There are some useful beam shots and other info here.
HTH
Unfortunately ...
1) the listing has ended (but some of the other lights on his site look quite good.)
2) I haven't been out in the real dark to test it (too much ice/snow etc) so no report as yet.
There are some useful beam shots and other info here.
HTH
PpPete
Legendary Member
- Location
- Chandler's Ford
What's the bracket/handlebar fitting on the RSP Asteri ?
mark barker
New Member
- Location
- Swindon, Wilts
I've been looking around for a decent front light recently, and realised that i have a real dislike for the torch shaped lights. I can't think of a sensible reason for this, but its put me off buying anything so far.. Anyone else feel this way?
Yes, I can understand what you mean.
I was of a similar mind, then couldn't resist one of these real bargains. It's not that brilliant as a main light but is good for a back-up/flasher.
Having mounted it on my bike, I found I
Horses ... etc
Wobblers
Euthermic
- Location
- Minkowski Space
That's actually quite a lot of light for the money. Peter88 has linked to another ebay vendor who's selling the same light for £40.