My first time riding in the dark...
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cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
It is at 3 am on unlit country lanes
Seriously though coming home after night shift on the back lanes i needed the magicshine on full power to see where i am going but the odd car that is about does tend to give you a lot more room.
OP
OP
Cycleconvert
Active Member
- Location
- Oxfordshire
I made it home safely. It was not as scary as I thought although only time will tell if I enjoy it or not.
There is a stretch of about 2.5 miles with no lights that is a fast road too so pleased with myself for not panicking! could have done without a strong headwind in places but you can't win em all!
There is a stretch of about 2.5 miles with no lights that is a fast road too so pleased with myself for not panicking! could have done without a strong headwind in places but you can't win em all!
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Just get some big oomph lights for the dark bits.
Hip Priest
Veteran
What sort of oomph are we talking? I'm a bit confused by lux & lumens. My front light is 35 lux, and I'm not sure that'd be any good on country lanes.
400bhp
Guru
IIRC a good light is about 100 lux, but I could be wrong.
And I don't know if lux measurement is linear. Could be something else. I CBA to look on t'internet.
ClaireSaud
Veteran
Nice one
Now only another 6 - 7 weeks until the nights start drawing out again
I was convinced on my first night ride that I was going to hit a badger all the way home!! Had to settle for pesky pot holes instead!
Hope the wind eases for you tomorrow
Maverick Goose
A jumped up pantry boy, who never knew his place
- Location
- A champagne supernova in the sky
Potholes....ouch!
you're gonna love it and wonder why you ain't done it sooner. As long as you have good enough lights to see potholes then you will be fine. Cars will give you extra room in the dark bcoz they will spot you a mile off... The advantage of no street lights is you stand out like beacon. And be prepared for amazing skies on clear nights ... Just don't put yourself in a ditch while looking up for too long.
slowmotion
Quite dreadful
- Location
- lost somewhere
Get some "retina burn" rear lights too. They don't need to cost a fortune.
Riding in the dark is fun.
Riding in the dark is fun.
BalkanExpress
Legendary Member
- Location
- Brussels
If it says 35 lux I guess it is a Smart as they are about the only ones who use lux as a rating. I have one of these great around town but I found it a bit lacking when there is zero street lighting: I could see or go quickly but not both. I then paired it up with a Vision 1 and was far happier. Mind you, the roads I use are quiet, if your route is busier you may prefer a (suitably angled) Chinese bunny blinder.
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SomethingLikeThat
Über Member
- Location
- South London
I've got the Lunar R2 rear light from Smart and it works very well for the money.
Shut Up Legs
Down Under Member
You're not alone there: I find it a bit confusing, but Wikipedia has some useful descriptions, such as this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumen_(unit)
In other words, lumen is total light output, while lux is lumen per square metre of area.
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Deleted member 1258
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At least we don't have to use these things anymore,
http://benscycle.blogspot.co.uk/2009/05/product-of-week-wonder-cycle-light.html
I used to train on winter mornings down unlit country lanes with one of these on the front of the bike, I'd have been better off with a candle, I'm surprised I didn't end up in a ditch.
