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| bigalrhino | 11 Aug 14:53 |
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Joined: 11 Aug 2010 Posts: 1 Bike: | as a newcomer to cycling and planning to cycle to work most days along the canal toe path from philipston to wester hailes then down to longstone nearly 16 miles, might have to build that up in stages, anyway as i dont work 9-5 and my shifts vary there is a good chance i could be cycling in the dark and would require something really bright but dont want to burst the bank ie less than £80, what would be recomended and also halogen,krypton or led the latter dont seem to be very bright? |
longbob 
| 11 Aug 16:18 |
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Joined: 22 Jul 2010 Posts: 23 Bike: My Profile | I have a set of LED catseye lights which are pretty good at lighting up dark patches but you dont get the solid beam you do with other types of lights. you can get single LED which can be pretty intense. My advise would be to spend the better part of your cash on a front light, then buy a cheaper rear light as these dont have to be that bight (or expensive), just bright and big enough for traffic to see you. By the sounds of it you wont be coming up to too much traffic so this should be fine. 50/60 quid should get you sometihng good enough for the job, leaving you change for a little rear light and some batteries. Hit your local bike shop and check a few out...if not, Halfords have a fairly good riange of bike bits in their bigger stores. and welcome to the wonderfull world of cycling! with that little route you'll be tearing along in no time! |
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Outrunner
| 11 Aug 16:22 |
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Joined: 26 May 2010 Posts: 57 Bike: My Profile | I use a pair of these lights, they are very bright. http://www.mtbbritain.co.uk/mountain_bike_lights_review_led.html I brought the following last year; 2 x lights 4 x batteries 1 x charger It all came to around £56 delivered, they did take around 3 - 4 weeks to arrive. |
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swalld
| 13 Aug 08:59 |
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Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 41 Bike: My Profile | Hi I had the same problem as there are no street lights where I live and I couldn't see the road with the light I had. I bought a Cateye HL-EL610 LED Single front light which is excellent. Even has 2 settings as the full beam can dazzle motorists! I spent £80 on it and then has a cheaper LED rear light - though have 2 of them to be sure. |
| sambrucemartin1 | 10 Sep 06:38 |
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Joined: 10 Sep 2010 Posts: 1 Bike: | For my commute this winter I have just bought a new Proviz jacket and helmet. The jacket has lighting built in and the fluorescent yellow helmet has lights also built in back and front. I love them but then I do tend to fall for every new product that comes on the market! |
| ronniec95 | 29 May 03:49 |
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Joined: 29 May 2011 Posts: 2 Bike: | Best in my opinion, get some high output torches for the front. They are brighter, cheaper and last longer than bicycle lights. Eg sunwayman T20C - 430lumens, with a 180m throw, just 60 quid with a 2.5hr runtime (small too). I have 2 mounted giving 900 lumens which is about the more than a lot car headlights. These are pro lights, not the led stuff you get at maplins/currys etc. Rear: like everyone else, just a regular led. |
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geeka
| 18 Jul 11:09 |
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Joined: 06 Apr 2010 Posts: 50 Bike: My Profile | any more ideas on the lights, not yet autumn but it'll be with us soon. i do about 16 miles a day to and from work and its mostly along a dark canal which isnt nice when its winter. |
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dudley
| 18 Jul 11:58 |
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Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile | i have recently been using a 'fibre flare' rear light, in conjunction with a normal flashy affair. It is fantastic (and not too dear, either) http://fibreflare.com/ I have been stopped at lights and had motorists comment on how it is easier to see than a flashing pin-prick in the distance. It is equally visible from 90 degrees, so cars coming out of turnings see you too. I have it fixed to the rear right seat stay, but it is equally happy on your back / bag or helmet. |
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geeka
| 18 Jul 12:18 |
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Joined: 06 Apr 2010 Posts: 50 Bike: My Profile | what about a light for the front? anything to suggest? |
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dudley
| 19 Jul 02:43 |
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Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile | Can't help with the front. I have a reasonable LED. It gets me seen, but is not one for lighting the way. Keen to see what people suggest It's a bit rich to suggest autumn is on its way when the snow has only just melted, and summer is a distant maybe!!! |
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BusterG
| 21 Jul 04:05 |
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 Joined: 25 Feb 2010 Posts: 372 Bike: My Profile | you cant do better than deal extreme. really good bright lights for a fraction of the price. I know 5 guys who have them and they dont complain but still manage to talk about them all the time. Personally i i ay-ups @ £250 for handle bar and head mounted lights that give 4-6 hours of light. but then i do a lot of night riding. |
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geeka
| 21 Jul 08:31 |
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Joined: 06 Apr 2010 Posts: 50 Bike: My Profile | ho wmany lumenems would you need for a canal tow path, say 500 or more? |
| xcexpert | 16 Aug 14:49 |
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Joined: 15 Aug 2011 Posts: 7 Bike: | I have these as lights for work http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cateye-hl-el320-and-tl-ld610-light-set/ More than enough light for me now that the dark mornings are arriving (5am start) For my other mountain bike i have these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/petzl-tikka-xp-2-head-torch/ http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cateye-hl-el530-led-front-light/ http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cateye-tl-ld600-led-rear-light/ |
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