New batteries are a must

[Matthew_T]

It has been a while since I had new batteries for my rear lights but in Aldi today, I just decided to get some. When I popped them into me light, I was amazed at how bright they actually were.
I have two lights on the rear, a cateye and cheap 3 led one. The cateye is new and is bright, but now the 3 led rivals it. I am glad that I purchased them.

 

[ianrauk]

I use rechargeables and recharge every weekend after the weeks commute.

 

[potsy]

I use rechargeables and recharge every weekend after the weeks commute.

Me too, in fact I've just stocked up as I had a 'free' voucher for Argos and couldn't think what to use it for so got some rechargeable AAA's and AA's, now need more rear lights to fit them into

 

[biggs682]

must admit went in to Wilkinsons last week and bought a charger and 4 rechargable AA's for a £5 so i must go and swap them over on the fr lights and re charge as required

 

[fossyant]

Rechargeables.

I see folk too often with 'normal' batteries with dim lights.

Get off to Planet X and stock up on some of the cheap Phaart rear lights.

 

[Matthew_T]

I am always very aware of the brightness of my lights and always take spare batteries with me (just enough power to see me home).

I should have rechargables but Aldi were doing 8 for £1.99 which is a price I couldnt ignore. Rechargables are about £7. I think I had a good deal.

 

[potsy]

I find my not so bright chapo rear lights last for weeks with the same batteries, the decent 1/2 watt or 1 watt ones need changing regularly so it makes sense to have rechargeables in those

 

[fossyant]

Order rechargeables over the net or Maplin when on offer. Rechargeables in the shops are silly money - order on-line and you get a very similar price to RRP on a set of Alkalines, i.e. about £4 for AA's

 

[simon the viking]

I've been meaning to get rechargeables for a while now. my mums bought me a new front light for Christmas so might get some sorted for it

 

[Matthew_T]

Talking about lights has urged me to fit the odd led light I have lying around to my bike, just because winter is here. I dont really need to but the more lights the better.

 

[bicyclos]

I have been using Vapex rechargeables for a good 12months now with good results. I have 3 rear lights fitted and 2 front units. Use mine on dull grey days as well as night time (motorcyclist habit).

 

[Drago]

I use rechargeables and recharge every weekend after the weeks commute.

Sane here, discharge mine fully in a torch at the end of the week and charge them brim full ready for the weak ahead. Can't believe any regular night-rider wouldn't already use recgargeables.

As our OP rightly points out, good batteries are a must.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

LiDL were recently selling rechargeable batteries at 4 for £3.99 (AA 2100mHa, AAA 850mHa). Not the best but they work. If you've a local store it's worth popping in to see whether they have any left.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Sanyo eneloop rechargeables for me. Brilliant batteries, I charge my front lights when I struggle to see down the unlit stretches, rear light has a small light that stays on when the batteries need recharging. I always have a small usb charger with me and spare batteries as well

 

[Nebulous]

LiDL were recently selling rechargeable batteries at 4 for £3.99 (AA 2100mHa, AAA 850mHa). Not the best but they work. If you've a local store it's worth popping in to see whether they have any left.

£2.99 for 4 AAAs today. We bought 5 packs of them!