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langdang · 11-11-2011, 16:18

Was out for my first spin in the dark last night.
Very happy* with my Hope Vision One - plenty bright on its own for road use.
Good long beam, while still casting a shadow from the front wheel.

*I suppose you'd hope to be happy with it after paying 90odd euro!

Plastik · 14-11-2011, 21:50

Just ordered a Philips from RoseBikes, should I expect quick delivery?

quenching · 14-11-2011, 22:02

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Originally Posted by Plastik

Just ordered a Philips from RoseBikes, should I expect quick delivery?

Mine took about 5 working days.

Surveyor11 · 14-11-2011, 22:14

Got a Terrelux LED upgrade for an AA Mini Maglite, as well as an adaptor for fitting to the handlebar. Have to say well impressed so far, the maglite was gathering dust at home so now provides a great front light.

Plastik · 15-11-2011, 09:19

email received from RoseBikes this morning saying that it has been shipped by DHL and have given a tracking number! Impressively fast so far.

Plastik · 21-11-2011, 12:39

Arrived

Plastik · 22-11-2011, 20:41

The Philips LED light is a very impressive bit of kit. The only negative I have against it is that on dark country roads, there's a bit of a glare from the little blue lights that indicate battery charge. I'll probably cover this with a bit of electrical tape.

Great light from it though, high power mode is very impressive. I rode some dark country roads tonight for the first time and had no problem descending at 55kph + and being able to see where I was going/what was coming.

kingerae86 · 17-01-2012, 21:12

im looking to get some lights for my road bike.
whats the best option for going on back roads with no lights at night?
where has the best value?

Dermot Illogical · 17-01-2012, 21:20

Up until recently I was using an 8 LED headlamp I bought for 3 euro in a pound shop type place on Camden St, Dublin 2. I found it did the job nicely in the absence of anything else. It has an elasticated headband and sat nicely under my helmet.
I've moved on to a Cateye Nano Shot rechargeable and it's excellent on unlit roads. Got it from my LBS for 110 euro. I had a voucher for 100 so was happy enough.

Lumen · 17-01-2012, 21:21

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showt...p?t=2055705708

kingerae86 · 17-01-2012, 22:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plastik

The Philips LED light is a very impressive bit of kit. The only negative I have against it is that on dark country roads, there's a bit of a glare from the little blue lights that indicate battery charge. I'll probably cover this with a bit of electrical tape.

Great light from it though, high power mode is very impressive. I rode some dark country roads tonight for the first time and had no problem descending at 55kph + and being able to see where I was going/what was coming.

which philips light did you go for?
how much did it set you back?
thanks

kingerae86 · 17-01-2012, 22:15

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Originally Posted by Lumen

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showt...p?t=2055705708

cheers lumen,
from the few pages i have read in that thread,the philips seems to be the pick of them.
what model philips is best and where is the best price for one?
thanks

**Captain Havoc** · 17-01-2012, 22:33

Threads merged

Plastik · 17-01-2012, 22:33

This one, just under €100 delivered I think.

thebouldwhacker · 19-09-2012, 07:38

Seeing as the 'its winter's threads have begun I thought I'd save a whole lot'a effort and bring this back to page one.
I have a BBB high power BLS63 and it suits me fine

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kingerae86 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 65 Adverts \| Friends	lights im looking to get some lights for my road bike. whats the best option for going on back roads with no lights at night? where has the best value?

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11-11-2011, 16:18	#511
langdang Closed Account Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,813 Adverts \| Friends	Was out for my first spin in the dark last night. Very happy* with my Hope Vision One - plenty bright on its own for road use. Good long beam, while still casting a shadow from the front wheel. *I suppose you'd hope to be happy with it after paying 90odd euro!

14-11-2011, 21:50	#512
Plastik Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wicklow Posts: 1,110 Adverts \| Friends	Just ordered a Philips from RoseBikes, should I expect quick delivery?

14-11-2011, 22:14	#514
Surveyor11 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: D15 @ 100psi Posts: 667 Adverts \| Friends	Got a Terrelux LED upgrade for an AA Mini Maglite, as well as an adaptor for fitting to the handlebar. Have to say well impressed so far, the maglite was gathering dust at home so now provides a great front light.

15-11-2011, 09:19	#515
Plastik Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wicklow Posts: 1,110 Adverts \| Friends	email received from RoseBikes this morning saying that it has been shipped by DHL and have given a tracking number! Impressively fast so far.

21-11-2011, 12:39	#516
Plastik Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wicklow Posts: 1,110 Adverts \| Friends	Arrived

22-11-2011, 20:41	#517
Plastik Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wicklow Posts: 1,110 Adverts \| Friends	The Philips LED light is a very impressive bit of kit. The only negative I have against it is that on dark country roads, there's a bit of a glare from the little blue lights that indicate battery charge. I'll probably cover this with a bit of electrical tape. Great light from it though, high power mode is very impressive. I rode some dark country roads tonight for the first time and had no problem descending at 55kph + and being able to see where I was going/what was coming.

17-01-2012, 21:20	#519
Dermot Illogical Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Boring the bejebus out of everyone in the bar. Posts: 1,978 Adverts \| Friends	Up until recently I was using an 8 LED headlamp I bought for 3 euro in a pound shop type place on Camden St, Dublin 2. I found it did the job nicely in the absence of anything else. It has an elasticated headband and sat nicely under my helmet. I've moved on to a Cateye Nano Shot rechargeable and it's excellent on unlit roads. Got it from my LBS for 110 euro. I had a voucher for 100 so was happy enough.

17-01-2012, 21:21	#520
Lumen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Riding my elephant into the room of human frailty Posts: 16,977 Adverts \| Friends	http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showt...p?t=2055705708

17-01-2012, 22:33	#523
Captain Havoc Moderator Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Buckley Park Posts: 7,898 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Archery, Cycling, Kilkenny City & County, South East	Threads merged

17-01-2012, 22:33	#524
Plastik Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wicklow Posts: 1,110 Adverts \| Friends	This one, just under €100 delivered I think.

19-09-2012, 07:38	#525
thebouldwhacker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: just past your field of vision Posts: 2,866 Adverts \| Friends	Seeing as the 'its winter's threads have begun I thought I'd save a whole lot'a effort and bring this back to page one. I have a BBB high power BLS63 and it suits me fine