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Post by Admin on Oct 22, 2014 17:43:56 GMT
Well the long winter nights will soon be upon us, this year i'm not going to let it stop me so i've decided to buy some lights. The ones I ended up ordering are from MTB Batteries and I went for the Lumenator & Lumen800 Combo pack. I think that should be enough light for me |
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Post by Fidius on Oct 22, 2014 20:40:19 GMT
Very nice light set but to be honest my SOLARSTORM X2 5000 Lumens £85 cheaper and do the same job  though the build quality wont be as good they sure put enough light out for night riding and i purchased a better power pack than the shit one supplied |
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Post by Admin on Oct 22, 2014 20:56:58 GMT
Very nice light set but to be honest my SOLARSTORM X2 5000 Lumens £85 cheaper and do the same job though the build quality wont be as good they sure put enough light out for night riding and i purchased a better power pack than the shit one supplied Even at what I paid, i'm still happy, especially when you look at the price of some other brand  I've also got a cheep Chinese ones but the build quality is crap and the battery pack and charger are a fire waiting to happen. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2014 6:54:56 GMT
Yes, I've got the cheap Chinese ones and tbf they kick out plenty enough light but you never feel comfortable leaving them charging un-watched.
I bought them as a cheap way to get into night riding in case I didn't get into it - well I love it and will eventually get better built, UK made lights.
I might be wrong but I think that MTB batteries are just down the road from me in Lichfield, I'll pop in at some point and have a squint.
A lot of money but at least buying local there is no hassle with any repairs - plus I happen to know the lads at MTB batteries have a really good rep for after sales care.
Good choice Euan.
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Post by Jimbo on Oct 23, 2014 7:24:26 GMT
I have the chinese jobbies too and yes i always keep an eye on them when charging. To be honest I would love lights without wired batteries like the exposures but they are way too expensive
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Post by matthews on Oct 23, 2014 7:37:15 GMT
I run cheapo chinese too , X2 on bars and T6 on helmet , works for me
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Post by hodgy on Oct 23, 2014 8:13:00 GMT
I have the chinese jobbies too and yes i always keep an eye on them when charging. To be honest I would love lights without wired batteries like the exposures but they are way too expensive In the current climate ..the Exposures are not worth the money ..and other than being wire free are completely out performed by the SECOND generation Chinese lights which have a built in coolant and the build quality is every bit as good as anything else out there . I paid £ 90.00 ( discounted) for a set of Sanguan lights kicking out 2700 lumens which I helmet mount ..and have my Exposure Enduro Maxx on the bars ...but if I had to choose only one set to go out with ...it wouldn't be the Exposures . |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Oct 23, 2014 9:23:20 GMT
I've got cheapo chinese lights - plenty bright enough. Beam's a bit spotty so have ordered a diffusser lens to even it out a bit. Realised last night that I don't like solo night riding - sacked it after a mile or so  |
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Post by matthews on Oct 23, 2014 11:00:24 GMT
I've got cheapo chinese lights - plenty bright enough. Beam's a bit spotty so have ordered a diffusser lens to even it out a bit. Realised last night that I don't like solo night riding - sacked it after a mile or so Spooky ain't it |
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Post by Jimbo on Oct 23, 2014 11:08:43 GMT
Realised last night that I don't like solo night riding - sacked it after a mile or so I know what you mean, on the road you feel more vunerable and off road no one will find you when the mad axe murderer gets you! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2014 6:00:40 GMT
Realised last night that I don't like solo night riding - sacked it after a mile or so I know what you mean, on the road you feel more vunerable and off road no one will find you when the mad axe murderer gets you! Solo riding at nite in woods I tend to set Pr's ... As I'm shifting my self |
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Post by Admin on Oct 24, 2014 11:48:49 GMT
The lights turned up today so i'll be out at GT tonight for my first ever night ride. Cant wait!
First impressions of the lights are good, nice and compact, well made and don't weigh that much, also the battery pack attach to the frame well or have a long enough cable for the helmet mount to fit in the bag
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Post by hodgy on Oct 24, 2014 13:15:56 GMT
You are gonna love it ... If you have the option ...helmet mount .. Better to look at what you want to see rather than where the bars are pointing... Enjoy !!
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Post by Admin on Oct 24, 2014 13:17:46 GMT
You are gonna love it ... If you have the option ...helmet mount .. Better to look at what you want to see rather than where the bars are pointing... Enjoy !! Yeah, I have both options, I have the double barrel one for the bars and a singe for the helmet, had a quick play around with them in the house and it's like daylight with them all on lol |
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Post by Jimbo on Oct 24, 2014 14:05:47 GMT
it is amazing the first time you try the lights compared to my last set of lights at university in 1994! I'm often flashed by cars as they are too bright.
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Oct 24, 2014 15:48:11 GMT
Got my diffuser lens delivered my my cheap chinese light. Will see what difference it makes.  Here's before:  After:  Will see how it performs on the bike next week. Looks better though already. |
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Post by hodgy on Oct 26, 2014 6:00:37 GMT
That certainly looks to have given a wider spread.. Look forward to hearing how it works out.
Euan ...did you go to GT ...and if so how did you like it in the dark ?
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though the build quality wont be as good they sure put enough light out for night riding and i purchased a better power pack than the shit one supplied 
I've also got a cheep Chinese ones but the build quality is crap and the battery pack and charger are a fire waiting to happen. 
