Bike bits n bobs for the new MTB - Cateye the best lights?

budfox

Awaiting arrival of my new MTB...gotta kit it out now of course...

Just wondering if anyone has any ideas of lights to put on it? Saw these in Cycleways on Parnell St...

Are they any good?

Also, I've noticed that there's a huge price difference between our Dublin retailers and what you can get posted over to you from the UK on Ebay...works pretty well with the exchange rate too...

here's a brand new set for GBP38...same here is nearly €100....a few bob to be saved even including the p&p....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=250396030968

http://www.cateye.com/en/product_detail/326



http://www.cateye.com/en/product_detail/550

CheGuedara

I've used similar (looking) lights - as the description says 'plenty for casual riding or getting home from work' is pretty accurate. The front throws a good beam and the rear is adequately visible. Just remember to take them off the bike when you lock them up. E100 sounds a bit excessive for them mind you, so if you see them cheaper get them.

TinyExplosions

If it's for commuting, they will be just fine, but if you want to hit the trails at night, you'll need something more powerful, like the Fenix TK11 or L2D.I use the TK11 mounted on the handlebars, and the L2D on my helmet and they'd be fine for trail riding. Get some batteries from deal extreme and you're sorted.

blorg

Smart 1/2 watt is in my opinion the best for the rear, ideally one on flash and one on steady.

Good value set- the front here will be adaquate for lit roads but not for visibility on unlit roads, for that I use a TK11 like Tiny.

Rear on its own although I prefer the older version flash myself.

CheGuedara

Just looked at the TK11 link - a led torch with 'cooling fins' and 'tactical grip rings and momentary stiches' and a holster - I'm not sure is it very Top Gun or Jack Bauer :D