Lights

[allen r]

I think any kind of rear flasher is OK.
Front lights well that is another story 
I haven't had a decent front light for a couple of years. I'm looking for something bright enough for serious night training aka BRIGHT.
Any suggestions.....Gad-jet perhaps 
Dan TBM......spam us if you like 

[jay b]

Exposure make fantastic lights - one of the most respected XC night lights in the UK, great for a dark commute also. No messy wires etc etc

[Yoni C]

I use Nite Rider lights Allen and I think they are good.... mine has the USB charge system as well as usual wall charger which is handy.... Pricey but I purchased mine on special (and i used the money I saved buying a hubbard bike to purchase such things ).  You are welcome to use it and see if it suits.

OH and I hate to be contrary... but I dont agree with your statement that "any kind of rear flasher is OK"... statistically you are more likely to get cleaned up from behind!   Some of the rear lights I have seen on the road are pathetic....

I am sure Exposure are great lights too, but you know the english are renowned for being "flashers"  keep an eye on that Jay, particularly if he turns up to crits in a trench coat!

http://www.niterider.com/prod_minmini.shtml

[jay b]

Im assuming your talking about the UK law of you must have a 'flasher' on your bike if your insistent on using a 'static'

Despite the weather I have never own a 'mac' 

The Exposure guys have new rear lights too and they do a pack with an aussie plug. Im assuming they are for sale over here as Ive seen a guy at the track with a set on his bars.

I can personally recommend the 'joystick' for a front light for commuting(or second night helmet light) - great charge time, water proof, great running time two static settings and yes Yoni it does have a flasher mode    you may need the more powerful version for serious off roading at night.

Also bear in mind if your going off roading at night, the most powerful light is not necessarily the best as some can 'white out' terrain  - go for quality of light over brute power (lumens)

Having worked and a bike shop for a few years and having had to educate the public on draconian UK traffic law towards bike lights I couldnt agree more on her stance on rear lights.

Ive been quite alarmed at seeing the amount of little backup lights being used as permanent lights on the back.

Be safe Be seen 

[jay b]

forgot........

http://www.exposurelights.com

[cookie]

al,
I highly recommend the Dinotte lights.  http://www.dinottelighting.com/






Unfortunately with the AU$ its a bit pricey now but they generally have sales at this time of year (in the US)

your welcome to check mine out.

cheers

[groundskeeperwilly]

This might give you some info... http://reviews.mtbr.com/blog/category/lights-shootout/

I've used www.niterider.com for a while on the MTB...very well priced and do the job....Go see Tony at Erina Bikeworx at www.bikeworx.com.au and ask for a CCC club deal (show your license).

Gad-jet obviously has top of the line Lupines.....take out a 2nd mortgage and get yourself some 

Alternatively, just get some rollers, a turbo trainer or think how many cases of beer you could buy and drink for the same price!

[cookie]

just to add to my previous post. I took into consideration a number of things the most important being battery cost as this investment has to last for a number of years and even lithium-ion batteries will degrade. The dinotte batteries are cheap compared to any other lightset so getting replacements is not an issue. Some other manufacturers charge nearly as much for the battery as the whole lightset!

The review in the previous post is a good one and as you can see the dinotte lights get 5 stars for all the models. The 200L is more then enough for a roady and with the small 2C size lithium-ion battery you will get over 5 hours of light.

I use the 140L on the roady as my rear flasher.. 200 lumens of red flashing light goodness!

if you cant already tell, I really like these lights

[gelton]

Go for it Al,
Splash the cash and get a Lupine Wilma5 or Tesla4
http://www.virtuascape.com.au/
 

Cheers
Gadget

[climbo]

niteflux have had a decent review in a few mags lately, and they're an Aussie owned company.

I've got an Exposure light, they are awesome but pretty pricey.  The dealer is in VIC somewhere, just google them, I've bought spares from them before.

[Jim]

Go for it Al,
Splash the cash and get a Lupine Wilma5 or Tesla4
http://www.virtuascape.com.au/
 

Cheers
Gadget

I reckon go for the "Betty 7" you never know when your going to need to guide a jumbo jet in for an emergency landing and i thought my Night rider minewt x2 dual light was good

[Liam]

Ayup lights are an Australian company that do lighting packs to suit a range of uses. No fluctuation in the US dollar to contend with and you might just keep an Aussie in a job for a few more weeks.

http://www.ayup.com.au/