What lights to go for

[barnesy]

Okay so im in the market for new lights with the dark nights starting to come in.

I commute year round on lit streets but im also thinking of trying night rides this year. Currently i use smart front and rear sets which give plenty of light for what i need.

I seen some threads last year on the magicshine, any reviews or alternatives?

 

[Wooliferkins]

B&M Ixon IQ on the front and the Smart 1/2 watt or 1 watt on the rear. I've been using the Ixon for 4 winters now, 5 hours on max chat which I doubt you'll need in town recharges overnight or in a shift at work. Good square beam pattern where you need it on the road I swear by it. The Smart 1/2 and 1watt lights are obnoxiously bright. If my old 7 LEDever fails I'll be having one of them.

 

[avsd]

Another vote for Magishine lights. See Dealextreme Item Number 82510 at www.dealextreme.com. The delivery may take a while but the costs is very low.

 

[Cubist]

If you can afford it go for the Mickey Mouse magicshine. 816 . It has various settings and is far more road-friendly that the straight 808. It has a dimmer and three different output levels. The basic magicshine is very bright, but is a PITA for oncoming traffic.

 

[Silver Fox]

Take at look at www.exposurelights.com

I use these lights and they're very good .... imo.

 

[captainhastings]

My magicshine came last week and I am very happy bright as hell but small and light. I got this one
http://www.magicshineuk.co.uk/products/Magicshine-bike-light-set-MJ-808LSET

 

[gregsid]

Take a look here. Rear light that paints your very own cycle lane on the road with lasers!

 

[gaz]

Take a look here. Rear light that paints your very own cycle lane on the road with lasers!

I question why we need this and IMO it should be a lot wider!

 

[cyberknight]

+1 for magicshine , you can pick them up for £30 for some models.

I have this one ...

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/mj-808-ha-iii-ssc-p7-c-sxo-3-mode-900-lumen-led-bike-light-set-44459

 

[viper]

Take a look here. Rear light that paints your very own cycle lane on the road with lasers!

I must have these.......

 

[GentleBenn]

I've just bought this ...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Fashi...isure_Cycling_Bike_Lights&hash=item23169caf33

..delivered in 4 days , looks well made and very, very bright . Comes with a charger and 3 pin plug to plug the charger into(2Pin) a normal battery powered rear light a helmet strap and for some reason a compass, saves waiting for 6 weeks from dealextreme!

 

[cyberknight]

I've just bought this ...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Fashi...isure_Cycling_Bike_Lights&hash=item23169caf33

..delivered in 4 days , looks well made and very, very bright . Comes with a charger and 3 pin plug to plug the charger into(2Pin) a normal battery powered rear light a helmet strap and for some reason a compass, saves waiting for 6 weeks from dealextreme!

Good deal !!!

 

[Scousegaz]

I've loaded my winter trainer with the new Moon Mask front light and Moon Shield rear light, rechargeable units which are VERY VERY bright with about 5 settings on each, also very compact units which attach by way of a very durable band for easy off and on the bike for recharging....................would recommend these to everyone

 

[SoloCyclist]

I've loaded my winter trainer with the new Moon Mask front light and Moon Shield rear light, rechargeable units which are VERY VERY bright with about 5 settings on each, also very compact units which attach by way of a very durable band for easy off and on the bike for recharging....................would recommend these to everyone

@Scousegaz.

Firstly thanks for the useful post. Just one question. How do you think the Shield would get on with an aero seatpost?

 

[Scousegaz]

@Scousegaz.

Firstly thanks for the useful post. Just one question. How do you think the Shield would get on with an aero seatpost?

I'm not sure, if you take your bike to your LBS they will probably test if it will fit or not, my LBS have all the lights out on display but if they do fit you will be very impressed