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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 5, 2013 at 5:41 pm #761897
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    willdeath

    I use the mini USB charger
    I use the mini USB charger for my phones..

    November 5, 2013 at 5:40 pm #761895
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    Mostyn

    Chuck wrote:Mostyn

    Chuck wrote:
    Mostyn wrote:

    Reviews say that Lezyne Lights have a battery charging problem? Anyone?

    Thanks

    I’ve got a Lezyne Macro Drive and no charging problems for me- although it does vary according to what you’re plugging it in to. A laptop might take much longer to charge it compared to a USB plug in a wall socket.

    Great light too.

    Do Lezyne supply a mains charger as well as a usb connection? Quite taken with the Lezyne light range! You have any thoughts on the two lights I posted Links for? Both on the CRC site.

    November 5, 2013 at 5:35 pm #761893
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    Mostyn

    bendertherobot wrote:Chalk me

    bendertherobot wrote:
    Chalk me down as another Lezyne Mega Drive owner, previously had a magic shine.

    Having a one box solution is great. Paid £107 for mine (for the loaded box).

    For real world beam shots have a look at torchythebatteryboy’s website. I used to have an Exposure strada and, as can be seen from the shots, the Lezyne really does beat it.

    Hi BBB,

    I quite like the look of the Lezyne? Did you have any battery charging issuses?

    What do you think of the Lezyne models that I posted links too? Both with CRC.

    Would appreciate your opinion, Thanks

    November 5, 2013 at 5:27 pm #761891
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    Mostyn

    Dr_Lex wrote:Nearly all the

    Dr_Lex wrote:
    Nearly all the lights I’ve seen, be they torches or bike lights, lack a shaped beam (which is required in Germany and some other countries), so half the power is illuminating the hedgerows or blinding oncoming traffic). I’ve been using Philips SafeRide in both dynamo and battery-powered versions for the last few years and would recommend either (but be warned that the bracket on the dynamo one is prone to breaking – replace with an Edelux or B&M one or put rubber grommets either side).

    Here’s a link to the battery-powered (and USB-rechargeable) one in black:
    http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/philips-front-light-led-bikelight-saferide-80/aid:642257
    Also on Amazon in white:
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Saferide-Bicycle-Light-Generation/dp/B009O0D3I8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383657245&sr=8-1&keywords=saferide

    Thanks for the links – Rose selling for £69, Amazon £78. I’m quite taken with the Lezyne? except for the charging issue. Exosure lights are for the wealthy; especially at around £300 for a top end model. I like them though.

    November 5, 2013 at 1:22 pm #761889
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    Dr_Lex

    Nearly all the lights I’ve
    Nearly all the lights I’ve seen, be they torches or bike lights, lack a shaped beam (which is required in Germany and some other countries), so half the power is illuminating the hedgerows or blinding oncoming traffic). I’ve been using Philips SafeRide in both dynamo and battery-powered versions for the last few years and would recommend either (but be warned that the bracket on the dynamo one is prone to breaking – replace with an Edelux or B&M one or put rubber grommets either side).

    Here’s a link to the battery-powered (and USB-rechargeable) one in black:
    http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/philips-front-light-led-bikelight-saferide-80/aid:642257
    Also on Amazon in white:
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Saferide-Bicycle-Light-Generation/dp/B009O0D3I8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383657245&sr=8-1&keywords=saferide

    November 5, 2013 at 9:45 am #761887
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    bendertherobot

    Chalk me down as another
    Chalk me down as another Lezyne Mega Drive owner, previously had a magic shine.

    Having a one box solution is great. Paid £107 for mine (for the loaded box).

    For real world beam shots have a look at torchythebatteryboy’s website. I used to have an Exposure strada and, as can be seen from the shots, the Lezyne really does beat it.

    November 4, 2013 at 10:53 pm #761885
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    BBB

    UltraFire 502B 1000 Lumens
    UltraFire 502B 1000 Lumens CREE XM-L T6 from Ebay. Not really 1000 lumens but not very far.
    £14 posted with a charger and two batteries. Light on its own is only £7 posted! Get two for more power/flexibility/as a backup.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UltraFire-502B-1000-Lumens-CREE-XM-L-T6-LED-Flashlight-Torch-2×18650-Charger-/251319616719?pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item3a83d104cf

    November 4, 2013 at 11:51 am #761883
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    Chuck

    Mostyn wrote:
    Reviews say

    Mostyn wrote:

    Reviews say that Lezyne Lights have a battery charging problem? Anyone?

    Thanks

    I’ve got a Lezyne Macro Drive and no charging problems for me- although it does vary according to what you’re plugging it in to. A laptop might take much longer to charge it compared to a USB plug in a wall socket.

    Great light too.

    November 4, 2013 at 11:04 am #761881
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    Mombee

    I’ve just bought two of the
    I’ve just bought two of the ebay Cree lights for xc training during the winter, when I’m expecting a few dark sessions. The first has arrived, a Cree XML T6, and first impressions are good – good reach and reasonable burn time (easily an hour+ on full), the second one a twin-unit is still on a slow-boat from China – the single unit may well end up attached to my helmet, so between them these lights should give be good coverage and plenty of battery life. However, I’m very conscious that these are £20 lights and so, to avoid the risk of being left in the dark should either fail, I’m backing those up with my Cateye One-Shot – that’s a good reliable light that will get be home, albeit maybe not as quickly as it doesn’t have anywhere near the same ‘firepower’ of the Cree’s.
    The intention is to see how this winter ‘dark’ training goes and maybe upgrade the Cree lights next year – that’s assuming they prove to have issues, but they may turn out to be great.
    Note – one of my pet-hates is cyclists who forget about their backs when it comes to lights so, even though I’ll be cross-country for much of the time, there’ll be two large flashing units on the bike and backpack… On-One/Planet-X have great deals on rear lights at the moment.

    November 4, 2013 at 9:43 am #761879
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    Mostyn

    Didn’t want to spend this
    Didn’t want to spend this much money! But, could you give me an opinion on this light?
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/lezyne-power-drive-xl-front-light-475l-2014/rp-prod111712

    Has anyone seen one for less money?

    Also saw this >
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/lezyne-mini-drive-xl-front-light-200-lumens-2013/rp-prod86301

    Reviews say that Lezyne Lights have a battery charging problem? Anyone?

    Thanks

    November 3, 2013 at 10:55 pm #761877
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    Anonymous

    Mostyn wrote:
    Are there any

    Mostyn wrote:

    Are there any lights that I should not consider or give (steer clear of) consideration?

    The only un-recommended one from my personal experience is the Mars Click rear light. It’s a great idea, and it’s really bright, but as soon as it gets wet or a bit of grit in it, it doesn’t ‘click’ any more.

    November 3, 2013 at 10:25 pm #761875
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    Toppulov

    Very happy with my
    Very happy with my magicshine. Includes head attachment (!) and is very easy to put on/off bike. Used for MTB on totally dark trails. Battery life would only be about 2 hours on the max brightness.

    http://www.magicshineuk.co.uk/featured-products/magicshine-mj-872-1600-lumens-flood-beam-bike-light.html

    November 3, 2013 at 9:49 pm #761873
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    Mostyn

    Gentlemen, It seems I have
    Gentlemen, It seems I have a good deal to learn about good quality Bicycle lights. I appreciate all the 😕 posts; and thank you for your help.

    I shall research your recommendations and use the links you so kindly posted.

    Are there any lights that I should not consider or give (steer clear of) consideration?

    November 3, 2013 at 8:38 pm #761871
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    stuke

    Exposure are definitely the
    Exposure are definitely the ones to beat when it comes to lights, not only are they bright but they have good burn times and excellent customer service. You pays your money 😀

    i commute daily on country lanes using the latest Strada and a Toro powering a Redeye paired up with a Hope District+. Also a Sirius and a Blaze for low light conditions which i swap between the road bikes and never had a single issue with any of them

    November 3, 2013 at 8:19 pm #761869
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    Jimbonic

    I have a One23 Bright 1000.
    I have a One23 Bright 1000. Guess what, it gives out 1000 lumens (advertised). It’s a really good light. I use it for commuting on and off-road. For £60-65, it’s great (IMO) value. I can travel at 25+ mph on unlit roads, no problem, attack trails with plenty of vigour. Compared with much more expensive lights, it doesn’t fall far short. I’ve never had any problems with reliability and battery life is long (rechargeable separate battery). Only one minor complaint is that when it does go onto the “red light” for battery life, the light flashes, which can be, erm, fun when descending…..

    But, yep, highly recommend it.

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