New Light

[Snapper88]

Hi
I'm sure this has been asked thousands of times & I'm sorry. I need a new front light maybe a rear light aswell.
I'm currently using an Aldi front light (rubbish for anything really) & a Bikehut rear light which I don't have a problem with. I can get pics if needed.

Can someone recommend a decent front light so I can ride on unlit roads, preferably rechargeable & within £50 price range (little wiggle room available if needed)

Thanks

 

[paul04]

Have a look at the cree t6, which you can get from amazon or ebay for under £20, also look at these threads for loads of info.
excellent front light, I can really recommended it(and rechargeable aswell)

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/lights-cree-xml-xm-l-t6-u2-etc-thread.117285/post-2832960

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/cree-t6-ordered.145039/post-2825843

 

[Snapper88]

Thanks Paul
can't really go wrong at £18 purchased these interesting lights also
http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p/6935/tacx-lumos-front-and-rear-handlebar-led-set (never seen anything like that worth a shot)

 

[biggs682]

Thanks Paul
can't really go wrong at £18 purchased these interesting lights also
http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p/6935/tacx-lumos-front-and-rear-handlebar-led-set (never seen anything like that worth a shot)

@Snapper88 are you using these as the only lights fitted or do you have other lights fitted

 

[Snapper88]

at the moment all I have is the tacx lumos fitted & a Bikehut rear light, but I am waiting for a Cree T6 as suggested in this thread to come through the post. To be honest I haven't been riding since 23th Dec due to not having any lights.

 

[HLaB]

I opted for the Cateye Volt 300 a self contained usb rechargeable light with an easily replaceable battery, it comes in under your budget. The Cree T6 is slightly brighter but I wanted a self contained light

 

[Snapper88]

I did look at that one but I couldn't find any decent reviews.

 

[Arjimlad]

I have been using a Moon XP300. I wanted a self-contained light for quick installation & removal. USB chargeable as well. It does me fine on unlit country roads.

What I find very useful, is the facility to swivel the mount sideways by about 30 degrees with one touch of my hand. If there is oncoming traffic I can angle it to the left into the hedge and still illuminate enough road.

I charge it about once a week for a daily 45 minute ride in the mornings on low beam, and a 30 minute ride in the evenings on standard or high beam. The flashy mode is very bright though, too bright for morning traffic.

 

[bikingdad90]

I'd concurr get a T6 for front and for a rear light which recharges by USB get a moon crescent. They are currently £10.99 but use discountuk to get another 10% to bring it down to £9.89 per light.
if you are feeling cheeky go your local gooutdoors store and ask them to price match using the discount code as they match and then knock another 10% to bring it down to £8.90 per light (depending if the manger will match with the discount, some do, some don't)

http://www.probikekit.co.uk/cycling-accessories-nc/moon-crescent-usb-rear-light/10831983.html

 

[phil-b]

I have an ebay 4000 lumen light it is fantastic for the price

 

[Snapper88]

I do like the look of the moon crescent but haven't got anywhere to put them