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Front Light for Really Dark Nights _ Any Recommendations??

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  • November 3, 2013 at 9:41 am #20148
    Mostyn

    HI all, I have been looking at the front lights on offer; and wondered if anyone could recommend a front light that has a good beam of light for those country lanes without any street lighting ?? Don’t really want to spend a lot of money on a front light; but would like one that enables you to see where your going. Would also like it to be reliable. Your Help & Guidance would be appreciated.

    Thanks

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  • November 7, 2013 at 8:32 pm #761927
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    pj

    Whatever you get try to avoid
    Whatever you get try to avoid being a total douche and blinding other cyclists with excessive glare and a misdirected beam, like nearly every other chopper fuckwit in Bristol at the moment.

    November 7, 2013 at 7:24 pm #761925
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    bendertherobot

    If you go Lezyne then Power,
    If you go Lezyne then Power, Super or Mega

    Looks, to me, like both the Power and Super take 18650 cells, so you can easily get some extra cheap ones.

    Sigma appear to have the Power loaded at 69

    November 7, 2013 at 6:52 pm #761923
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    Mostyn

    Thank you for the help and
    Thank you for the help and advise. I think it will probably be a Lezyne (not sure which model?) or Maybe? and Exposure – again not sure which model. I’m continually searching the internet for a Bargain Price for either of the above mentioned lights.

    November 7, 2013 at 5:21 pm #761921
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    FatBoyW

    Don’t ignore the XML T6 ebay
    Don’t ignore the XML T6 ebay comments – I own an exposure joystick, had a couple of lezynes and have a Cree T6. The T6 is car headlight technology and super bright – the joystick is my back up, last year’s Lezyne failed (charging issue) but I understand they have changed them for this year.

    At less than £20 for a cheap light that is as bright as a ‘reputable’ £150 light it is a no brainer for me. Bit worried about all the reports of dodgy chargers from China so I charge the batteries with a UK charger- you will not regret buying the Cree T6…!

    November 7, 2013 at 4:29 pm #761919
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    oozaveared

    did you know Exposure have an
    did you know Exposure have an online Outlet shop that sell reconditioned / last years models etc. Look on their site.

    Strada Mk1 (2010) 480 lumens with bracket brand new £100.

    OK The Strada Mk 5 is 800 lumens but Exposure is good reliable solid kit and 480 lumens with a road specific shaped beam, the ability to have it on full and with a flash and it’s dippable. Plus you can attach all the other Exposure lights to it and run them off the battery. They also have a RedEye Long cable so you can run that off the front light. £33.

    Basically £133 and you’d have top range kit from a few years ago.

    November 7, 2013 at 4:18 pm #761917
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    oozaveared

    I do some pitch black lanes
    I do some pitch black lanes on my commute in the winter. I have an exposure Strada on the front. It’s truly excellent. I use that to power an Exposure RedEye on the back (cable discreetly down the top tube).

    The RedEye is a fixed light though and I wanted a flashing one as well. (when I am driving it’s the flashing ones that catch my eye). Exposure didn’t do one as a rechargeable so up at the Cycle Show in Birmingham last month I bought a terrific rechargeable rear light from FOUR4TH. It’s called a Scorpion has a natty bracket for under the saddle and several modes. As bright as the Red Eye.

    It also has a mode for Time Trialling. You know when you’re nervously riding into the low sun on a dual carriageway and are worried about being seen in time. Well the Scorpion has a flashing red that also incorporates an intermittent green. You have to see it. It’s specifically designed to be seen against that background.

    Can’t say enough about it. I’d have bought an exposure version if they had one but they didn’t so, well done Four4th.

    November 7, 2013 at 2:12 pm #761915
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    bendertherobot

    Loads tested in Cycling
    Loads tested in Cycling Weekly this week.

    Lezyne lights looked to be the standout winners in each category (quickly read!)

    November 6, 2013 at 7:53 am #761913
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    bendertherobot

    No, no issues at all with
    No, no issues at all with charging. It’s a very good light indeed. No mains charger supplied so I just use any phone one that’s knocking around.

    On that, the light has two charge modes, one green flash on low power charging and one blue flash on high power. I’ve found, so far, that only the old style Apple charger (big one) provides blue charging. There may be others.

    On the rest of the range I’d consider the Power Drive XL the minimum for a serious commute but, reallly, the Mega Drive rocks. Extra battery, should you not get the loaded box, is only about £20?

    November 5, 2013 at 11:05 pm #761911
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    Mostyn

    vorsprung wrote:Surprised no

    vorsprung wrote:
    Surprised no one has mentioned generator powered lights

    The advantage is the run time – infinite and the time to charge them up -zero

    The disadvantage is the cost, a B&M Cyo + a Shimano wheel with a generator hub is over £100

    Lots of pictures of bikes with generator lights on the blog if you are interested

    Thanks for the Blog Link, I don’t normally read blogs; but I’ve just read through your latest page on your blog, and thoroughly enjoyed it! I also have too many bikes (5) at present; and I’ve been hunting for a second hand touring bike. Although, my cycling is quite minimalist compared to your sortes.

    November 5, 2013 at 10:34 pm #761909
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    Mostyn

    Like the idea of the
    Like the idea of the Generator Hub Dynamo! But, I don’t need the hassle; all I need is a good quality front light. Looked on the Torchy Site. Wow, there’s some food for thought on there. Seems there are some fantastic lights for £30 to £40, But what to choose; and where from in the UK?

    November 5, 2013 at 8:45 pm #761907
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    bendertherobot

    http://www.torchythebatterybo
    http://www.torchythebatteryboy.com/p/bike-light-database.html

    Check out loads here.

    November 5, 2013 at 7:01 pm #761905
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    Trull

    Buy a B+M Cyo Plus, Toplight
    Buy a B+M Cyo Plus, Toplight Line Plus, Shimano DH-3N80 and your choice of spokes/rims and you shall enjoy fantastically even illumination of the road surface and never worry about battery life again. Any oncoming cyclists will really appreciate you not losing their night vision too.

    I just did and its amazing – I can’t honestly say I can feel when its on or off either. So, don’t think the miniscule extra drag is going to slow you down.

    You will also get knowing nods from other guru level cyclists and car drivers won’t be blinded by your rear end, but will be able to distinguish how far away you are and pass more safely.

    http://mccraw.co.uk/blinding-lights-reduce-road-safety/

    November 5, 2013 at 6:50 pm #761903
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    Dr_Lex

    Mostyn wrote:Just seen this.

    Mostyn wrote:
    Just seen this. : >

    http://www.pedal-pedal.co.uk/exposure-sirius-front-light-360-lumens.html?gclid=CKyM1MqezroCFSrJtAodd1UA8g

    Your thoughts?

    Doesn’t seem bad – see here:
    http://www.torchythebatteryboy.com/p/bike-light-database.html

    Would agree with dynamo option – the convenience factor makes it worthwhile. Just about get a wheel and light set for £100 from one of the German sites, or spend a little more and get one of the front lights with a USB socket so that you can charge your Garmin/mobile/iPod in daylight rides.

    November 5, 2013 at 6:27 pm #761901
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    vorsprung

    Surprised no one has
    Surprised no one has mentioned generator powered lights

    The advantage is the run time – infinite and the time to charge them up -zero

    The disadvantage is the cost, a B&M Cyo + a Shimano wheel with a generator hub is over £100

    Lots of pictures of bikes with generator lights on the blog if you are interested

    November 5, 2013 at 6:11 pm #761899
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    Mostyn

    Just seen this. :
    Just seen this. : >

    http://www.pedal-pedal.co.uk/exposure-sirius-front-light-360-lumens.html?gclid=CKyM1MqezroCFSrJtAodd1UA8g

    Your thoughts?

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