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Oct 28, 2015 17:16:52 GMT
Post by kooch481 on Oct 28, 2015 17:16:52 GMT
Hello guys,
Sorry if this has been covered several times.
But as we are getting closer to dark nights can anyone recomend a good set of bike lights.
Ive heard that some Cree LED lights of ebay do the job for pretty cheap too.
Dont really want to go spending a fortune. Just curious if anyone has these type of lights.
Thanks
Phil
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Oct 28, 2015 17:42:29 GMT
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Post by hodgy on Oct 28, 2015 17:42:29 GMT
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Post by kooch481 on Oct 28, 2015 17:45:37 GMT
My Bad. Ive been out the country most of the year so only just got back onto the forum  Thanks alot mate ill have a read |
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Post by hodgy on Oct 28, 2015 17:50:12 GMT
Not at all mate ..you weren't to know ..just put it there to be helpful ..
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Oct 28, 2015 18:48:16 GMT
Post by Euan on Oct 28, 2015 18:48:16 GMT
MTG Batteries Luminator is a fantastic bit of kit
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Oct 28, 2015 23:17:33 GMT
Post by step on Oct 28, 2015 23:17:33 GMT
I'm waiting on one of these...  |
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Oct 29, 2015 5:24:23 GMT
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Post by hodgy on Oct 29, 2015 5:24:23 GMT
Hell ...that should do the trick ..but how much foes the battery weigh?
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Oct 29, 2015 7:45:50 GMT
Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2015 7:45:50 GMT
Didn't know you rode an Orange, Step?
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Oct 29, 2015 9:12:54 GMT
Post by leedodds1 on Oct 29, 2015 9:12:54 GMT
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Oct 29, 2015 9:17:57 GMT
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Post by hodgy on Oct 29, 2015 9:17:57 GMT
Well rated Lee ..Australian manufacture ..tad expensive ..but quality though
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Oct 29, 2015 10:24:25 GMT
Post by step on Oct 29, 2015 10:24:25 GMT
Didn't know you rode an Orange, Step? No my bike was made this century  |
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Post by andywatson on Oct 29, 2015 10:32:38 GMT
My Bad. Ive been out the country most of the year so only just got back onto the forum Thanks alot mate ill have a read Welcome back. It only seems like yesterday that you went.
Not much has changed except Marmite is half the weight he was when you left.
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Oct 29, 2015 11:01:57 GMT
Post by Marmite on Oct 29, 2015 11:01:57 GMT
If you are only riding once in a blue moon then get ya self some cheap Cree one of eBay If not then buy some quality one |
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Post by roundie1981 on Oct 29, 2015 17:55:24 GMT
If you are only riding once in a blue moon then get ya self some cheap Cree one of eBay If not then buy some quality one My cheepo one from eBay has been going strong for 3 years now, and it was only £26 |
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Oct 29, 2015 18:12:26 GMT
Post by Marmite on Oct 29, 2015 18:12:26 GMT
If you are only riding once in a blue moon then get ya self some cheap Cree one of eBay If not then buy some quality one My cheepo one from eBay has been going strong for 3 years now, and it was only £26 I killed a few of my cheap ones off eBay more the batteries ... But saying that I managed to rip more button off one of my mtb batteries light managed to fix it :: the diffrent is battery life thy last hours longer than the cheap eBay ones when your on a mega 4/5 hour ride |
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Post by hodgy on Oct 31, 2015 8:47:30 GMT
Here are my illuminations ...putting them to use for the first time today ( since the clocks changed) as we are not starting the ride until 12.30 ..so it could be dark when we finish ... Sanguan helmet mounted ..2200 lumens ...Exposure Maxx ..bar mounted 720 lumens ... If you go down to the woods today ....!   |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2015 9:16:03 GMT
My cheepo one from eBay has been going strong for 3 years now, and it was only £26 I killed a few of my cheap ones off eBay more the batteries ... But saying that I managed to rip more button off one of my mtb batteries light managed to fix it :: the diffrent is battery life thy last hours longer than the cheap eBay ones when your on a mega 4/5 hour ride I'm a cheapo chinee devotee  Cured the battery problem by always taking a spare pack out with me. The Chinee ones normally last 2 hours on the front-3 on the lid so one spare does it. My night rides haven't gone beyond 3 hours so that's fine, tbf. |
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Oct 31, 2015 13:04:41 GMT
Post by Marmite on Oct 31, 2015 13:04:41 GMT
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Post by hodgy on Oct 31, 2015 18:55:40 GMT
I'm not gonna say your doing it wrong Gaz ...but ...
It works better for me having the brightest light on my bonce ..why ? ...simple really the light on your head is more directional and shines where you actually look whereas bar mounted lights shine the way the bars are pointing and only illuminate what is in front of the wheel .
Having the brighter light on your head gives you more of a chance to see what is coming up ahead on the trail ..
I've tried both ways in the 10 years I've been night riding and honestly think this works best ..
But each to their own mate ..
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Post by Marmite on Oct 31, 2015 21:35:42 GMT
I'm not gonna say your doing it wrong Gaz ...but ... It works better for me having the brightest light on my bonce ..why ? ...simple really the light on your head is more directional and shines where you actually look whereas bar mounted lights shine the way the bars are pointing and only illuminate what is in front of the wheel . Having the brighter light on your head gives you more of a chance to see what is coming up ahead on the trail .. I've tried both ways in the 10 years I've been night riding and honestly think this works best .. But each to their own mate .. Fair play mate each to there own tried it that way as well just like that one on the bars thumb next to switch great lights |
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Nov 1, 2015 20:45:23 GMT
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Post by mata on Nov 1, 2015 20:45:23 GMT
I've used one of the cheap cree lights for the last 2 seasons, great piece of kit. No need for ansecond light, this did more than enough. Stood on the charger last week though  Ordered one of the Solarstorm lights the other day, hear they are good and the charger/battery pack will work with my old light as well... Result! |
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Nov 1, 2015 20:48:37 GMT
Post by Marmite on Nov 1, 2015 20:48:37 GMT
I've used one of the cheap cree lights for the last 2 seasons, great piece of kit. No need for ansecond light, this did more than enough. Stood on the charger last week though Ordered one of the Solarstorm lights the other day, hear they are good and the charger/battery pack will work with my old light as well... Result! two reason why I use 2 lights one it helps you see where your looking mother one lights fail battery's die you got back up when your out on a 4/6 hour nite ride doing a mega loop it's a must |
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Post by mata on Nov 1, 2015 20:53:17 GMT
Yea def the way to go, that's what my old light will be Imy trails are just round the corner from me so not big a deal to me. |
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Nov 2, 2015 8:09:06 GMT
Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2015 8:09:06 GMT
I've used one of the cheap cree lights for the last 2 seasons, great piece of kit. No need for ansecond light, this did more than enough. Stood on the charger last week though Ordered one of the Solarstorm lights the other day, hear they are good and the charger/battery pack will work with my old light as well... Result! two reason why I use 2 lights one it helps you see where your looking mother one lights fail battery's die you got back up when your out on a 4/6 hour nite ride doing a mega loop it's a must 6 hour night rides?!?!? Yer feckin nuts you are!  |
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Post by Jimbo on Nov 2, 2015 17:13:43 GMT
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