Yes, it's still bright and sunny out there, but isn't it time to think about getting ready to extend your riding when the dark days set in? One of the best lights I've come across is advertised in the link below and I highly recomend this. Jay Buthman, aka SCAR on MTBR, is an enthusiatic night rider himself and his service for his lights is brilliant ;D . A cottage industry, niche product assembled in his garage, the product is first class.
http://classifieds.mtbr.com/showproduct.php?product=53341
David
http://www.geomangear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_41&products_id=180&zenid=6c87jjl67gve974gqfluquabd1
anyone with experience of the magicshine lights?
Cheers
David
Was out riding last night, between 7 and 9 and, first night ride of the season!
http://www.geomangear.com/index.php?main_page=recall
Any recommendations for a decent light setup for night riding? I'm totally clueless on this.
You might have noticed last night that it is getting dark pretty quickly already.
If you want to try night riding in September or during the fall but don't want to spent a lot money, I would go for that cheap light ($30):
http://www.linkdelight.com/DC969-CREE-XM-L-T6-LED-Red-Bicycle-HeadLamp-1800LM-for-camping.html
It has been recommended to me by John and even if I did not used it much last season and it might not be 1800 lumens, it is pretty decent and you just can't beat the price.
The only issue is that it is coming from Hong Kong and can take up to 30 days to reach your mailbox so you might want to order one or two right now...
Well I guess i'm gunna try this whole riding at night business. Decided to trust my Chinese brothers and get some cheap knock-off lights.
Ordered 2 different lights to try out:
http://dx.com/p/yinding-yd-2xu2-2-x-cree-xm-l-u2-1200lm-4-mode-white-bicycle-light-headlamp-red-4-x-18650-243739
http://www.linkdelight.com/DC969-CREE-XM-L-T6-LED-Red-Bicycle-HeadLamp-1800LM-for-camping.html
I've ordered computer stuff from DealExtreme before, I know they are good and fairly fast at shipping, dunno about this other site.
have these arrived yet? does it mount to a helmet ok?
no I suspect it may take a couple weeks. I will definatly report back of what I think of each.
Have your lights arrived yet?
If so how do you like them?
OH I forgot to report back! Thanks for reminding.
Yes they both arrived, the one from dx.com arrived in 2 weeks, the other one took a month. Both had no shipping or duty fees.
The first one the battery pack strap broke off right away, no big deal though, I prefer to bungee cord it, more secure than velcro strap. It seems very bright, seemed like one of the brightest at the night ride I went too. The battery pack cable is pretty short on the YINDING YD-2XU2, so best to use that one for a handlebar light. The 2nd one has a longer battery cord, I think John also has 2 of these lights (CREE XM-L).
I haven't gone on a ride more than 2hrs with them, but they both lasted that time on high no problem.
Batteries have lasted me for 3 rides or more. 6 plus hours on bright. My oldest one is 2 years and has been used and abused. Still works. Cords will break but can easily be repaired or replaced. My favourite is this one so far. I like the bungie for easy on and off the handle bars. It also has the higher capacity battery. Just be prepared to wait 4-8 weeks for delivery.
http://www.linkdelight.com/DC969-CREE-XM-L-T6-LED-Red-Bicycle-HeadLamp-1800LM-for-camping.html
For thoes who asked. These are the lights that I orderd.
http://dx.com/p/sl-8208b-2-cree-xm-l-u2-2000lm-4-mode-white-bicycle-light-headlamp-black-4-x-18650-224526
Bill