Iainj837
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After my commute home last night, I decided I need brighter front lights. So I am looking into getting twin headlights (Rechargable) the ones with 5 watt and 10 watt beam, any suggestions
Twin lights
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hackbike 6
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At the budget end, I've got two types, both with Lead Acid batteries.
Smart Owl, IIRC its 10W / 2.4W and LED.
10watts ok for dark lane riding, the LED's good for urban / lit road situations, and the 2.4W somewhere inbetween.
Burn times quoted (something like 2 hours for the 10W, hours and hours for the LED) are about right...although this tails off as the battery gets a bit older.
Also have a Cateye RC230 twin lamp set, 10W spot and 10W flood. Again, ok for what it cost.
The Smart Owl's more of a MTB, commuter light i assume. Doesnt look impressive on a road bike.
lead acid batteries are ok, but require some care and regular charging, even over the summer. The technologies not very high, but with care, they do the job...the rules are dont overcaharge them, it slowy kills them...and dont let them completey discharge, it can kill them quite quickly. I use a mutimeter to check the battery voltage during charging...just to ensure i dont overcharge. Mine are 2 years old, used almost daily in the winter, and still going well.
Hope that helps a little
Smart Owl, IIRC its 10W / 2.4W and LED.
10watts ok for dark lane riding, the LED's good for urban / lit road situations, and the 2.4W somewhere inbetween.
Burn times quoted (something like 2 hours for the 10W, hours and hours for the LED) are about right...although this tails off as the battery gets a bit older.
Also have a Cateye RC230 twin lamp set, 10W spot and 10W flood. Again, ok for what it cost.
The Smart Owl's more of a MTB, commuter light i assume. Doesnt look impressive on a road bike.
lead acid batteries are ok, but require some care and regular charging, even over the summer. The technologies not very high, but with care, they do the job...the rules are dont overcaharge them, it slowy kills them...and dont let them completey discharge, it can kill them quite quickly. I use a mutimeter to check the battery voltage during charging...just to ensure i dont overcharge. Mine are 2 years old, used almost daily in the winter, and still going well.
Hope that helps a little
hackbike 6
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I never really got on with Lead Acid batteries.
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Iainj837
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hackbike 6 said:
Yep Halogen I have seen two this one from ribble
Front 5/10W Double NiMh Rechargeable System - Ribble Cycles - Worldwide Mail Order
and this from Parkers- Bolton
Sigma Twin 15w Rechargable Light System RRP £70 on eBay, also Lights, Cycling Accessories, Cycling, Sporting Goods (end time ... which i found on ebay
hackbike 6
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Yeah I would have thought NiMh is a better bet.For my new horn (ooer) I have a NiMh battery and a special charger for it.
hackbike 6
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I have a FENIX...Within the first 5 minutes of having it attached on my bike in Bangkok I had two cars flash me.Christ it was bright.LED technology has come far.Runtime was just over two hours on 2xAA (roughly).
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Iainj837
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have u got a picture of the or where did you buy them fromhackbike 6 said:
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Iainj837
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I have also just found these
Eurolight - EL140
Eurolight - EL140
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Iainj837
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do you have a item numberhackbike 6 said:
hackbike 6
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It was from Hong Kong 6v lamp ideal for my lighting system.
thebrowncup
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lights for commute
I recently switched jobs & am now able to ride to work everyday. I am loving it. I don't have a long ride. I probably avg 30 miles a week. Just got my winter commuter up & running (u can check out my album to see it). I need to invest in a simple light setup for the winter, but don't want to spend a lot & don't want something big & bulky.
I recently switched jobs & am now able to ride to work everyday. I am loving it. I don't have a long ride. I probably avg 30 miles a week. Just got my winter commuter up & running (u can check out my album to see it). I need to invest in a simple light setup for the winter, but don't want to spend a lot & don't want something big & bulky.
