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  • #32
    cdaly_
    Registered Users Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    ted1 wrote: »
    in the absence of my Dynamo lights, I need to get a new light.
    What happened your dynamo lights? Would you not fix/replace them? Dynamo lighting beats any battery option.
    ted1 wrote: »
    The B&M from Rose look like the best light, that gives the best output pattern for cycling , however shipping is pricey, but tolerable, my main concern is that they don’t use a USB charger and unless I buy a second charger I couldn’t charge at both home and the office.
    It uses AA batteries. You'll pick up a charger from Lidl from time to time that you can keep at work.


  • #33
    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,241 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    cdaly_ wrote: »
    What happened your dynamo lights? Would you not fix/replace them? Dynamo lighting beats any battery option.


    It uses AA batteries. You'll pick up a charger from Lidl from time to time that you can keep at work.

    Rim blew out and I dislocated my shoulder.

    I’ve got a new bike with discs to avoid rim wear. But I couldn’t find a good value dynamo wheel, rose came back with a price of 300, and 550 if I wanted a back wheel. And with all Internal cabling I said I’d try batteries again this winter.


  • #34
    Large bottle small glass
    Registered Users Posts: 1,713 ✭✭✭Large bottle small glass


    ted1 wrote: »
    Rim blew out and I dislocated my shoulder.

    I’ve got a new bike with discs to avoid rim wear. But I couldn’t find a good value dynamo wheel, rose came back with a price of 300, and 550 if I wanted a back wheel. And with all Internal cabling I said I’d try batteries again this winter.

    https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m2b0s170p3729/SPA-CYCLES-Shimano-XT-Disc-Dynamo-Wheel

    You'll find something here for a lot less. Very cheap strong rim, shimano hub and hand built.


  • #35
    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,241 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    Large bottle small glass wrote: »
    https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m2b0s170p3729/SPA-CYCLES-Shimano-XT-Disc-Dynamo-Wheel

    You'll find something here for a lot less. Very cheap strong rim, shimano hub and hand built.

    I’ll give them a shout, that one linked in only a 1.5V as opposed to a 6V 3W


  • #36
    cdaly_
    Registered Users Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    ted1 wrote: »
    Rim blew out and I dislocated my shoulder.

    What hub was in that wheel? Have you looked into getting it rebuilt?


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  • #37
    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,241 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    cdaly_ wrote: »
    What hub was in that wheel? Have you looked into getting it rebuilt?

    It wouldn’t fit my new bike , it was something like the shimano Dh-3n80


  • #38
    c.p.w.g.w
    Registered Users Posts: 4,994 ✭✭✭c.p.w.g.w


    Sinbad_NI wrote: »
    Yes, Moon Meter Storm Pro light. Works great.

    Was looking at this light, have an issue with the bracket. Is there anyway to mount it to my stem? I have flat handlebars


  • #39
    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,241 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    Ok. the Halfords one is still going great, with a super battery life.

    Now it is time to look for a good Rear light.

    Any recommendations on the best rear light. I have a saddle bag and I think that it blocks the light from seat post mounted lights, and also ones mounted on the saddle bag don't aim right. so I think one that mount on the Seat Stay would be best

    Any recommendations? criteria long battery life, and flashing one that makes me seen.

    I've had See Sense rear lights, but to be honest the quality is really poor.


  • #40
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,651 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    I've been really happy with my Smart Lunar lights. I've had them for 6yrs+. Bit old so maybe there are better lights out there these days.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=smart+lunar+bike+light&crid=26DUFLMLR0U65&sprefix=Smart+Lunar+%2Caps%2C145&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-oa-p_1_12

    I've a few of them. I usually have one on steady one on flashing. So two on front and two rear. Means you always have a backup.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Smart-Lunar-Front-Watt-Light/dp/B007XJRRKM/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=0.5+watt+rear+light+cycling&qid=1601454205&sr=8-11


  • #41
    tomasrojo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,740 ✭✭✭✭tomasrojo


    I like the Smart ones too. I'm using a fairly old one I had in the shed now. It's still a totally acceptable rear light.

    I mount it underneath the rear reflector, which also has a light built in, so I have sort of one big red light at the back. Like this:

    389748.jpg


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  • #42
    hesker
    Registered Users Posts: 1,490 ✭✭✭hesker


    I have a Moon Nebula rear light and think it’s a great light. Can be mounted on seatpost or chainstay.
    Has portrait and landscape orientations, different light level and flashing settings. Bright but not blinding.


  • #43
    Omallep2
    Registered Users Posts: 176 ✭✭Omallep2


    Looking for a night for travelling unlit roads at night. I want something water proof. Any thoughts. Not convinced on the following https://www.wiggle.com/moon-vortex-pro-aw20-front-light


  • #44
    Seaswimmer
    Registered Users Posts: 1,985 ✭✭✭Seaswimmer


    Omallep2 wrote: »
    Looking for a night for travelling unlit roads at night. I want something water proof. Any thoughts. Not convinced on the following https://www.wiggle.com/moon-vortex-pro-aw20-front-light

    I don't know much about that light however I bought a Moon (XP300 I think) back in 2009 and it is still performing as well today on the original battery (USB rechargeable). 4 modes and extremely bright on the brightest with about 20 hours on the lowest which is still bright enough to light a dark road.
    So my tuppence worth is that Moon as a manufacturer seem pretty reliable.


  • #45
    tomasrojo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,740 ✭✭✭✭tomasrojo


    Not proper headlights, but I've had Moon Crescents for a good few years. They're a great little light, and durable. Based on them, I have a very good opinion of Moon as a manufacturer.

    Assume this is pretty similar, and gets a good review:
    https://road.cc/content/review/moon-meteor-vortex-1000-279513

    That model's mount isn't great, says the review, and I'd say the same for the Moon Crescent. I like mounts you bolt on, and I can live even with the Cateye mounts, but I don't like the stretchy band mount design.


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