I've just descovered the joys of cycling but I have no front light, I don't know which light to get. I want a good bright light as I cycle in a park, which also has no lighting and we got caught out last weekend. I don't want to spend too much as I'm not sure how long my interest will last. Any suggestions???
2007-12-16 07:46:37 · 11 answers · asked by moonlight 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
halfords halogen...
2007-12-16 07:51:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do not go to Halfords. No, I mean it. Their Halogens are OK, but the battery is mounted in the light body. One decent bump and your looking for a new light. Get something with a separate battery. Either in a bag that straps to your frame or that will fit into the bottle cage.
Halogen lights are good and offer a nice bright light. LED is also good, but, while offering longer burn time, are a more directed beam and you will need to spend a lot of money before you get decent coverage.
You have 3 considerations. Firstly - Brightness. Next - Burn time and finally weight.
There are a couple of entry level lights that you might consider. First - Cat Eye. Their into level light has a 10W bulb and a burn time of about 2hrs. Warning - when the light dies, it does so with little warning. Failing that, a reasonable light. Expect to pay between £50 and £80.
The system that I use is an Electron. It uses a twin 5/10W set up with a Nicel Metal Hydrade battery (Light weight). The 5W bulb is wide beam and has a 5.5 hr burn time. The 10W has a 2.6 hr duration. Using both will give you a 1.6 hr burn duration. So by only using the 10W when you need to you should be able to cover an evening ride without difficulty. This weighs in at £42.
There are better systems out there. You can spend upto about £750 on some systems. These will pump out 45W and offer burn times of over 8 hrs. However, for what you want, either of the above systems (Note: Electron conections are prone to weakness.)
Try these on line shops:
www.chainreactioncycles.com
www.wiggle.co.uk
www.woolyhatshop.co.uk
Luck
2007-12-16 09:48:23 · answer #2 · answered by Alice S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've been given some useful links.
I'd avoid halogens, a decent LED front light (spend a tenner upwards, beyond £40 there are diminishing returns; coupled with a Smart rear LED (very bright and only a fiver) will get you started.
Yes, you CAN spend £750 on a light set, but doing so until you're absolutely sure you're going to stick with cycling is madness.
2007-12-16 10:42:00 · answer #3 · answered by Steve C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your interest may end when someone smacks into with their car. You use lights to be seen as well as to see. how much you spend depends on how much you value either aspect. A pair of $20 halogens will keep the road lit up and make you visible but you shoudl also have a pari of $20 rear LED flashers.
You buy lights in pairs because they get stolen and the batteries will always run down when you least expect.
Serious riders and commuters will spend $400 on a setup including HIDs, lithium-ion batts, daylight-visible flashers, LEDs for backup, smart charging systems, and specialized helmet mounts.
You spend what you think is necessary but to ride without lights is just silly.
bogiesan
2007-12-16 08:19:51 · answer #4 · answered by bogiesan2000 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/
I got some for £45, Battery is shaped like a bottle so fits into bottle holder on frame, Rechargeable Battery, twin bulbs 5W for normal riding and 10W ( high beam ? ).
Why spend £20 ish on something poor when you can have excellent for this price
And they have free Delivery
Also fluorescent clothing is very use full especially if you ride on roads, cars can see it much better than some lights ! and it doesn't need batteries
2007-12-20 00:37:54 · answer #5 · answered by ajpshares 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is what has been stated before. It is important to note the amount of usable light, or beam the fixture emits. Not how bright it looks as you look at the light itself. Have fun in the dark!
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2007-12-16 11:06:57 · answer #6 · answered by McG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-11 06:49:02 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
halfords .dont cycle in a park at night on your own.
2007-12-18 08:44:22 · answer #8 · answered by col 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
spend a bit extra for a good set.its for your own safety
2007-12-18 04:33:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Halfords, they will recomend and even fit if you ask nicely.
Good luck.
2007-12-16 07:55:46 · answer #10 · answered by ph 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
since its christmas you can put christmas lights on it
2007-12-16 07:54:50 · answer #11 · answered by answering machine 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋