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Recommend reasonably priced lights for commute

  • 16-02-2016 04:53PM
    #1
    helimachoptor
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 21,739 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    looking to pick up a cheap front light(s) as mine keep getting stolen in work, any recommendations?


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  • #2
    Boscoirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,301 ✭✭✭Boscoirl


    I have a set of these,

    http://www.wiggle.com/lezyne-femto-drive-led-light-set/

    and have the front one placed below the stem, its not as obvious that it is there, it might last a bit longer
    it gives adequate light for me, but I just use lights to let people know I am there, I am rarely out when its really dark.


  • #3
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 26,002 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Moved to separate thread away from bargain alerts thread


  • #4
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 26,002 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Is there a reason you don't remove them from your bike when you go in to work or is it difficult to leave them in work?

    Where's your commute, might define what lights would be recommended. Is it all urban, urban and rural or just rural?


  • #5
    LpPepper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 638 ✭✭✭LpPepper


    http://www.halfords.ie/cycling/bike-lights-locks/bike-lights/lezyne-micro-drive-400-xl-front-bike-light-black

    I have the 600XL and its great, for getting peoples attention and seeing where you're going.


  • #6
    Steve SilverMint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 143 ✭✭Steve SilverMint


    I have a set of Knog blinders that charge via usb and I find them great. First set of lights I've had that I've got value for money out of, still going strong after 3 years of regular use.


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  • #7
    ArraMusha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 592 ✭✭✭ArraMusha


    The best lights by far are available on eBay from China. I use the "CREE XML2" and it has the max luminescent intensity for your hard earned euro. GCN did a comparison of the best lights, you can see their video on YouTube search for "GCN best bike lights".
    They cost about 30 delivered, and have a mains recargable battery that mounts to the crossbar
    There's 3 light settings and a flash mode. I get 2 hours on lowest setting and this is a savage light...its as good as headlights on the car so be careful not to dazzle other road users. I've been dazzled while driving by badly mounted lights like these.


  • #8
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 26,002 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Personally I would have thought them better for MTBing ando not for road due to lack of shaping, maybe they are better nowadays. They are great value and you can add on batteries to get longer life out of them


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