MTB Winter Lights?

[TonyHetherington]

Yup that was my direction of thought. I even ended up at an RS4 too, but thought it pointless plumbing money into a very similar car

[Watchman]

I'm a drummer too - I have a Legacy to cart it around, although I don't play often these days.



Installed the new lights last night - the lights are right out next to my brake levers, and possibly because they are partially leaning on them, or because I used the smallest of the o-rings, they haven't slipped at all.

Decided to fix the batteries to the handlebars too but I'm less satisfied with that arrangement. With my previous pair, the cables were a bit longer so I was able to put the batteries into the saddle bag. Can't do that with these. Well, not with the lights being so far out on my handlebars.

The spread of the light positioning and the new lenses have helped to give me a really wide "umbra" with the "penumbra" providing a very satisfying periphery spill.

[TSCfree]

My light has arrived and its very impressive, only downside is it rattles. The metal spacer inside isn't quite tight against internal light circuit board. Not sure on a fix given the heat it generates.

[cramman]

TSCfree said:

My light has arrived and its very impressive, only downside is it rattles. The metal spacer inside isn't quite tight against internal light circuit board. Not sure on a fix given the heat it generates.

My done the same, but, it's threaded so just tighten it up. Just force your fingers against it and it'll turn.

[TSCfree]

cramman said:

My done the same, but, it's threaded so just tighten it up. Just force your fingers against it and it'll turn.

Cheers, sorted it with a bit of thread-lock so it shouldn't come undone again.

[Steamer]

antspants said:

dudleybloke said:

Watchman said:

Magicshine for a little over 17 quid.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bike-Bicycle-HeadLight-C...

Don't be fooled by the fact that it isn't branded. It's the real deal (I've got two).

Edited by Watchman on Tuesday 18th September 18:06

just ordered mine.

Me too. I was at Cannock last night and suddenly realised I could only just see where I was going when I was in amongst the trees.

Might order another one for my helmet but I'll see how I go with just one to begin with.

So these are pretty good then?

Just looking at the sellers feedback and there are a few negatives - but thats only understandable I guess due to the numbers they are shifting (not spotted anything negative related the actual quality of the light though)

Would I be able to get away with just one for spot of night cycling on some easy offroad paths?

[syko89]

I ordered mine on 27/09 and got shipped the next day, estimated delvery on ebay says between 9/11 and 27/11

[rory]

Just ordered - will need to be patient while waiting for delivery!

I was tempted by this from The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread 3800 Lumens but it's probably a bit much for commuting!

Cheers
Rory

[2DDav]

Well I just ordered some off these as well:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bike-Bicycle-HeadLight-C...

Seeing as most on here seem to be rating them, ordered 2 from them

Also ordered one from this link:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1200-Lumen-Rechargeable-...

Which granted it is dearer (albeit you get a free rear light woohoo), however I think its worth paying the little extra just now as otherwise Im kind of stuck until the others arrive from China.

[Mr2Mike]

Thanks for the links, I've ordered a couple of the Chinese lights and the beam spreading lenses. I thought the £15 bar mounts were a bit steep though for what you get (almost same price as the lamp), I'm thinking I can maybe use a rubber lined stainless steel P clip to make a pretty sturdy mount for these lights.

[dudleybloke]

iv fitted a thicker piece of foam into the radius of the light fitting and it doesnt slip about now.
everyone whos seen the light is very impressed and they dont believe it was so cheap.

[Fartomatic5000]

Mr2Mike said:

Thanks for the links, I've ordered a couple of the Chinese lights and the beam spreading lenses. I thought the £15 bar mounts were a bit steep though for what you get (almost same price as the lamp), I'm thinking I can maybe use a rubber lined stainless steel P clip to make a pretty sturdy mount for these lights.

Fartomatic5000 said:

This mount looks virtually identical to the ones I have, but here for only 8.99

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

Ordered one of these for my other bike, it looks identical in the photos to the other 2 I have.

[Gizmoish]

Steamer said:

Would I be able to get away with just one for spot of night cycling on some easy offroad paths?

Yes, one is enough - although if you've only got one then make sure it comes with a helmet/head mount, because off-road it's much better to have the light pointing where you're looking

[McFsC]

Any suggestions for bright rear lights? I do most riding on roads and it's cars approaching to overtake me that I want to see me at the earliest oppurtunity.

[Gizmoish]

McFsC said:

Any suggestions for bright rear lights? I do most riding on roads and it's cars approaching to overtake me that I want to see me at the earliest oppurtunity.

One of these two:
http://www.probikekit.com/uk/accessories/lights-se...
http://www.probikekit.com/uk/accessories/lights-se...

The only reason I haven't got one of these is because I don't think they'll grip my very skinny seatstays.

I've got a Knog Skink that sits on the seat tube: it's good but not especially waterproof.

[McFsC]

Look decent lights, any rechargeable version/models?

I seem to eat through light batteries and one of the main reasons for me wanting to upgrade.

[dudleybloke]

McFsC said:

Look decent lights, any rechargeable version/models?

I seem to eat through light batteries and one of the main reasons for me wanting to upgrade.

iv been looking at this.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magicshine-MJ-818-Rear-B...

[McFsC]

Now that could be the dogs...

Thanks for pointing that out, just to clarify, it is a red light as the picture looks a bit white to me... ?

[dudleybloke]

Super bright 85 lumen manufacturer rated output.
3W red LED + 9 SMD red LEDs.

yup its red!

[McFsC]

Yeh, I spotted that bit. Like I said, the picture looks awfully white but I'll trust the description.

It's tempting that, like.