The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread

[tuffer]

jimmyVX said:

tuffer said:

AiD1 said:

tuffer said:

Just ordered 3 (to go with the 2 I already have), it gets dark on Salisbury Plain :-)

I've ordered one... but would you recommend more than one for those of us not cycling on the Salisbury Plain??

One for your head and one (or more) for your bars.

Is the battery pack internal or separate?

Separate.

[tuffer]

tuffer said:

jimmyVX said:

tuffer said:

AiD1 said:

tuffer said:

Just ordered 3 (to go with the 2 I already have), it gets dark on Salisbury Plain :-)

I've ordered one... but would you recommend more than one for those of us not cycling on the Salisbury Plain??

One for your head and one (or more) for your bars.

Is the battery pack internal or separate?

Separate.

£8 each, madness.

[TonyHetherington]

You could probably buy a splitter or two and so have it powered from just one battery to save space?

[jimmyVX]

Ok so possibly a stupid question, but where does the battery go when you have it head mounted?

[tuffer]

jimmyVX said:

Ok so possibly a stupid question, but where does the battery go when you have it head mounted?

In your back pocket, lead is approx 4' long although the ones on this set are about a foot shorter than on the previous ones I bought. You could possibly strap the battery to the rear of the helmet to counter the weight of the light but they are pretty weighty so maybe not a good idea. Placing it in the top pocket of a backpack is probably best.

[HereBeMonsters]

jimmyVX said:

Ok so possibly a stupid question, but where does the battery go when you have it head mounted?

I put mine in one of the rear pockets on my jersey. Mate who rides with a Camelbak puts it in the top pocket of his.

[Woody]

tuffer said:

In your back pocket, lead is approx 4' long although the ones on this set are about a foot shorter than on the previous ones I bought. You could possibly strap the battery to the rear of the helmet to counter the weight of the light but they are pretty weighty so maybe not a good idea. Placing it in the top pocket of a backpack is probably best.

Trying to work out how to attach the lamp to my helmet.

[tuffer]

Woody said:

tuffer said:

In your back pocket, lead is approx 4' long although the ones on this set are about a foot shorter than on the previous ones I bought. You could possibly strap the battery to the rear of the helmet to counter the weight of the light but they are pretty weighty so maybe not a good idea. Placing it in the top pocket of a backpack is probably best.

Trying to work out how to attach the lamp to my helmet.

I am sure I saw a post on here where someone cut the straps of the headstrap and then attached the mount to the helmet via some cable ties or velcro straps.

[HereBeMonsters]

Woody said:

tuffer said:

In your back pocket, lead is approx 4' long although the ones on this set are about a foot shorter than on the previous ones I bought. You could possibly strap the battery to the rear of the helmet to counter the weight of the light but they are pretty weighty so maybe not a good idea. Placing it in the top pocket of a backpack is probably best.

Trying to work out how to attach the lamp to my helmet.

Mine came with a bunch of rubber bands. Through the vent holes, et voila...

[RCBRG]

My two lights turned up today to replace my last eBay special with a failed battery. The other eBay special is blindingly bright, but was £40. For £8 these are a bargain, still hugely bright. Plus, the batteries from the new ones work on the old light, result!

[Grandfondo]

What rear small self contained battery light for high visibility would PH'ers recommend ?

[Gizmoish]

Grandfondo said:

What rear small self contained battery light for high visibility would PH'ers recommend ?

Smart R2. They are properly bright, and have a nice pulsing mode. http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Smart-Lunar-R2-Rear-Light_...

[yellowjack]

Grandfondo said:

What rear small self contained battery light for high visibility would PH'ers recommend ?

I've used several. My favourite is the Cateye TL-LD610, although it may not match your definition of 'small'.

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http://www.bikes2udirect.com/A0070.html

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http://www.surfdome.com/smart_bike_lights_-_smart_...

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http://www.bicyclelights247.co.uk/prod/smart-super...

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http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cateye-tl-ld610-led-rear-l...

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I've put them in 'reverse order' so to speak. I'd recommend them in order of preference, bottom to top. The kidney shaped one is particularly good, with a pulse/flash setting that is really eyecatching. The Cateye (bottom) also has a cool 'KITT'/'Cylon Warrior' back and forth wave function, as well as a random 'dancing' LED setting. All take a pair of AAA batteries, and battery life is pretty good with all of them.

*The web pages are random, not necessarily the cheapest or most reliable source for the lights, I just found them quickly via Google 'image search'

If the LD610 is too long for you, Cateye also do this one...

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cateye-tl-rapid-3-led-rear...


...which is more compact, but part of the same 'family' of lights. But I've not used this one so cannot comment on it's performance, reliability, or battery life.

[S6PNJ]

Moon Shield 60 - 60 Lumens of light! It's B***dy bright! I paid about £21.50 from ProBikeKit but they don't have them in stock (individually) at the moment.
http://www.probikekit.co.uk/cycling-accessories-nc...

Edited by S6PNJ on Tuesday 12th August 22:09

[Rocksteadyeddie]

Grandfondo said:

What rear small self contained battery light for high visibility would PH'ers recommend ?

High mounted long Fibre Flare on your helmet.

Like this:

Edited by Rocksteadyeddie on Tuesday 12th August 22:17

[Batfink]

Any chance of someone messaging me this rapha discount code so I can join the secret squirrel club :-)

[Batfink]

Any chance of someone messaging me this rapha discount code so I can join the secret squirrel club :-)

[47p2]

Moon Shield is about as bright as you will find, a bit too bright at times for me though and it does annoy car drivers if aimed incorrectly

Blackburn Mars 3.0 is a great light for £12.45 Here

[WinstonWolf]

Another vote for the Moonshield here. Bright enough to get people to give you extra passing room in daylight too.

[Madness60]

Another person after the Rapha code and where to try and use, then realise nothing is left in my size!!