Which Light for the Coming Winter Months

Kintarō Hattori

Hey Folks,

Occasionally I cycle 35km to work and like to cycle at the weekends on the backroads. I have some very basic lights which don't do anything more than to make me visible. I'd like something which, when setup correctly, will allow me to see what's in front of me on the road.

Now, I don't cycle to work nearly as often as I used to, so I'm not looking to plump down a lot on a light. If I was on the road as much as I used to be, then yes but I'm not so have been looking at the below. They are laid out in preference. Any thoughts, suggestions?

http://dx.com/p/cree-xm-l-t6-3600lm-4-mode-white-bike-light-headlamp-black-silver-4-x-18650-171971

http://dx.com/p/t6-waterproof-xml-t6-3-mode-1200-lumen-white-led-bike-light-with-battery-pack-set-82510

http://dx.com/p/t6-assault-crown-waterproof-xml-t6-3-mode-1200-lumen-white-led-bike-light-with-battery-pack-set-82508

http://dx.com/p/magicshine-mj-808-ssc-z7-900lm-3-mode-white-bike-light-black-silver-4-x-18650-168077

ford2600

Just flagged your post.

Hope your banned until winter solstice

Lumen

Forget all that overpowered Chinese crap, get some proper lights.

Fit and forget.

Busch + Müller LUMOTEC IQ2 LUXOS B
http://www.bike24.com/p238291.html

N20 Dynamo wheel
http://spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s170p1793

Ole Rodrigo

I've been using the Fenix TK11 on 3hour + spins on dark country roads and find it grand.

Batteries are a bit of a pain but I found a place on ebay doing them in bulk. Think I now have a lifetimes supply. :pac:

Edit - I would prefer a hub dynamo and light setup.

t'bear

Its July still (...checking calender).......

Kintarō Hattori

t'bear wrote: »

Its July still (...checking calender).......

I was tired, bored and pretty much have all my work done. I was itching to buy something and thought 'Ooh, why not do this now while I think of it'.

ROK ON

Lumen wrote: »

Forget all that overpowered Chinese crap, get some proper lights.

Fit and forget.

Busch + Müller LUMOTEC IQ2 LUXOS B
http://www.bike24.com/p238291.html

How is this light powered?

Beasty

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

I was tired, bored and pretty much have all my work done. I was itching to buy something and thought 'Ooh, why not do this now while I think of it'.

You're not the first and won't be the last - anyway I succumbed today and picked up the Argos Autumn/Winter catalogue ....

Smalltom

The lads in Velo bike shop in Birr have excellent rechargeable ones for 100€ approx. A few in our club use them winter training on 3hr spins and rave about them. Shop closed for holidays until Monday week I think though.

Planet X

ROK ON wrote: »

How is this light powered?

Legs.

G rock

Dyno hub and proper headlight. No contest.

Looking forward to hearing from planet x on how the luxos is going!

robertxxx

This is what I have and I'm very happy with it.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=70347

calistro

Got the below last year and am very happy with them. I think I paid €112 though when Wiggle had a discount on lights coming towards the winter months, so might be an idea to hold out a bit.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/moon-x-power-300-front-and-shield-rear-light-set/

cdaly_

ror_74 wrote: »

I've been using the Fenix TK11 on 3hour + spins on dark country roads and find it grand.

Batteries are a bit of a pain but I found a place on ebay doing them in bulk. Think I now have a lifetimes supply. :pac:

Edit - I would prefer a hub dynamo and light setup.

I use this with a pair of 18650 rechargeable batteries and a charger. Well happy with it.

Seweryn

Beasty wrote: »

You're not the first and won't be the last - anyway I succumbed today and picked up the Argos Autumn/Winter catalogue ....

I may be the only person here actually using lights in July. I am on holidays in central Europe and the only way I can enjoy cycling over here is late at night, as the heat is unreal during the day. Luckily I brought my lights with me...

Zorba

Seweryn wrote: »

I may be the only person here actually using lights in July.

Naw your not the only one using lights in July. I work shifts so haven't stopped using lights all year !

Planet X

G rock wrote: »

Dyno hub and proper headlight. No contest.

Looking forward to hearing from planet x on how the luxos is going!

Oh.....it's a flyin'!

I sometimes put it on in the daytime for the commute for the craic. No drag issues or any of that crap. The cache battery on the U is pretty good as you can stick the light on without cycling anywhere.
The USB charges up the phone no issues either.

Must get a matching rear light now. They seem pretty cheap.

DirkVoodoo

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/moon-x-power-300-front-and-shield-rear-light-set/

Seweryn

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/moon-x-power-300-front-and-shield-rear-light-set/

This is the exact set that I use and i can recommend it. Importantly, this set is designed for road use.

letape

Seweryn wrote: »

This is the exact set that I use and i can recommend this set. Importantly, this set is designed for road use.

I took Seweryn's advise last year and bought the rear light (already had a good front). Fantastic buy from merlincycles.

Diarmuid

Seweryn wrote: »

This is the exact set that I use and i can recommend this set. Importantly, this set is designed for road use.

I have this front light too. Dropped it one night in front of Marley (as my backup light). Only realised about 15 minutes later. Turned around cycled back and found it in the middle of that busy main road. Heavily marked but still working. POW!

EDIT Mods please lock this thread for at least another 2 months!

hypersonic

letape wrote: »

I took Seweryn's advise last year and bought the rear light (already had a good front). Fantastic buy from merlincycles.

I have this light, easily the best light I've owned. I'm really impressed how compact it is, no awkward, is that you bike light or are you just happy to see me moments with this light in you pocket.