Small Front Light Recomendations.

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LimeBurn

Über Member
Location
Sheffield
I have a Cree led front light with external battery for proper night riding but was out this evening for a run and the sun was setting but I knew I'd be back before dark so no need to carry it, so thought I might get a small be seen type of light that I can just keep in my pocket incase I'm caught short so to speak. Any thoughts on what's good or not. It needs to be cheap (although I don't mind spending if its going to be worth it), most importantly small and able to run on normal batteries or be recharged. I like the look of the lezyne one that comes in different colours but it runs on watch type batteries, is it better to just go for something that runs on aaa type. Thanks in advance.
 

Julia9054

Legendary Member
Location
Knaresborough
Knog!
I have several of these and the rear versions for exactly that purpose.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/knog-frog-strobe-led-front-light/
I have several because I lose them and have to buy another one. Then I find the one I lost!
 
I have the Lezyne Micro Drive for this reason.

USB chargeable, a lot of punch, and a small enough size for pocket storage

0012269_lezyne_micro_drive_light_set.jpeg
 

mattobrien

Guru
Location
Sunny Suffolk
I have got an Exposure Flash and Flare for small front and rear lights. They run on rechargeable batteries but I believe exposure do a version that are USB chargeable rather than battery chargeable.

The front light kicks out 110 lumens and the rear is 75. Both front and rear pulse, by that I mean they emit a constant light, but it increases in intensity like a flash, but without going off. I tend to run them on dull days or early evening, before needing a light to see by. Rear can be used anytime though.
 

Chris S

Legendary Member
Location
Birmingham
Get a Poundland front light - they're great if you only want to be noticed, especially when they're pointing slightly upwards!
 
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LimeBurn

LimeBurn

Über Member
Location
Sheffield
Ill have a look next time I'm passing but I have to say I've never seen anything in poundland that I would be willing to put near my bike apart from WD40. Maybe I'm a snob when it comes to cycling. :blush:
Get a Poundland front light - they're great if you only want to be noticed, especially when they're pointing slightly upwards!
 
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LimeBurn

LimeBurn

Über Member
Location
Sheffield
Seen the lezyne in the flesh, so to speak, today and like the look of them so will probably go for one of them. Thanks peeps.
 

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LimeBurn

LimeBurn

Über Member
Location
Sheffield
They actually look like the very small lezyne ones at a tenner from wiggle.
http://www.wigglestatic.com/product...ront-and-Rear-Light-Set.jpg?w=1500&h=1500&a=7
IMO these are the best looking ones around but use 2 x CR3032 batteries. I'm willing to put up with that given how neat they are :thumbsup:
 
One of the difficulties is sorting out batteries.

Rechargeables are cheaper than coin batteries by a long way, and although gaining popularity the life and replacement of coin batteries leaves a lot to be desired
 
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