Cheap lights for nightriding

Subject: Cheap lights for nightriding Sat Feb 02, 2008 11:42 am

I've been wanting to try night riding for while but the high cost of lights has delayed me giving it a go.

I stumbled across a thread on another forum (now I can't find the link, will try and post it later) about cheap led lights. Various ppl were raving about Fenix L2D Q5 torches. They are small light and take cheap AA rechargeables. I've just bought a couple of those and bar mounts for £89 delivered.

I haven't been out yet but the back garden test says they look good.

I'm up for a bit of night riding now! (slowly at first Smile

Si

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your a brave boy.

Deore Joined : 28 Oct 2007 Posts : 5

I shoped around and got one of these http://www.bikelights.com/Products/Solo.htm from wiggle for £91, couldn't stretch to the higher spec models but still a very bright light!!! sunny

Subject: Re: Cheap lights for nightriding Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:36 am

I can do Tuesday nights if your up for it Si, I finish work at 5pm so can go straight from work

Subject: Re: Cheap lights for nightriding Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:41 pm

I thought I'd give this thread a bump!

This is what I use -

http://www.thephotonshop.co.uk/page23.htm

~Si

Subject: Re: Cheap lights for nightriding Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:20 pm

Being a cheepskate (just look at my bike Laughing

) I've been looking at attempting to sling something together myself. affraid

There's a seller on Ebay who makes housings for MR16 12V lamps, that are waterproof, and have a quick release clip for your handlebar. (from approx £20)

The good thing about MR16's, is that they come in various wattages, and angles, and even LED versions (all very cheap), so you can choose the lamp which suits your demand, and battery the best.

I'm currently toying with the idea of buying 2, and using one as a spot, and one as a flood, and hooking them upto a 14V Makita power tool battery. Can overdrive the bulb by a little that way for a bit more level, at the expense of a little bit of lamp life.

I probably sound a little mental now... Twisted Evil

Steve

Deore Joined : 15 Jun 2008 Posts : 38 Bike : giant yukon

steve your not mental m8 im thiking of doing the same bounce

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Subject: Re: Cheap lights for nightriding Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:14 pm

hep peeps im still selling my light and motion solo logic li-ion front light , 390 lumens , £85 if anyone interested give me bell on 07784011690

Subject: Re: Cheap lights for nightriding Wed Aug 27, 2008 5:15 pm

Subject: Re: Cheap lights for nightriding Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:39 pm

Check out this thread.

http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/read.php?f=2&i=3719946&t=3719879#reply_3719946

They are called 'HOMEBREW' kits....everyone is making them !

False economy if you ask me.
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Subject: Re: Cheap lights for nightriding Wed Aug 27, 2008 8:18 pm

I'd be inclined to agree with Nath.

The expensive bits of lights are the batteries and the housing. Lithium Ion is well expensive. I don't think I'd be able to make a realiable lighting system for the money I spent on two AA torches. I don't have leads and stuff to worry about...

If you are determined you can have a look at http://www.stirlingbikeclub.org.uk/club/members/allyg/index.shtml

This chap spent £116 on bits. I spent £90 and I've got no trailing wires...

Si