Bicycles

[unharmed]

'Proper' MTB lights all seem to be just ridiculously spendy. From what I hear the Magic Shine units are a good low-cost alternative.

I bought one of the many Hong Kong-produced no-name lights from eBay. They have good Cree LEDs in them and are very bright. I got four of them shipped for GBP20 and mounted two on my 'bars and two on my helmet. This gives me plenty of light for moderately fast trail riding in the dark and they're so cheap you could just buy as many spares as you think necessary.

[daynym]

Thx guys.

@ unharmed: magic shine lights? I have a Sigma powerled evo on my helmet.

[unharmed]

This is the current version I think: http://www.magicshineuk.co.uk/products/MJ-816E-1800-lumens-Magicshine

Ridiculously cheap for 1800 lumens and (reportedly) they are solid units as well.

[Jii]

I'm using a Magishine 856b unit with the helmet mount and have been very happy with it. The battery's quite small and the light has ample power in it for pitch black dark technical trails. Haven't even used the most powerful setting yet 3/4 is powerful enough. A two hour ride uses up about half of the battery. No good for commuting though, as it's a friggin' motor vehicle driver blinder

[bertoni]

Yeah i've looked at the Magicshine ones but I don't think i'll be able to attach one to my helmet. The only solution i've found so far is the Exposure Joystick. Silly money for what amounts to a torch with attachment. The Urge Enduromatic is a bit awkward unfortunately.

[unharmed]

I use some of these to attach mine to my lid:

http://www.fenixtorch.co.uk/led_torches/lockblock.html

[bertoni]

Here's my helmet:

http://www.urgebike.com/fr/vtt/enduromatic

Would the Fenixtorch straps work on this?
Thanks for the help by the way guys!

[unharmed]

There are two orientations of the Lock Blocks: one where the torch sits perpendicular to the block and one parallel. From looking at the pics, I would guess the parallel one would work threaded through the two holes on either side of the front of your helmet but that's just a guess.

[Jii]

You'd probably be able to attach the magishine helmet bracket with the help of some zip ties if the original velcro strap doesn' t work. The bracket is 6 cm*6 cm so if the space between the ventilation holes is a minimum of that it'll work just fine.

[bertoni]

Anyone know anything about Ay Ups lights? Sound like a good option from a small, quality company (just how I like 'em ).

http://www.ayup-lights.com/galleries/user-gallery/

[Jii]

I know a guy who has a set from Ayup and he praises them loudly. The price though is quite -erhm- "steep".

[bertoni]

I know, trying to justify the cost to myself but I harbour dreams of Alpine adventure so these might be the ticket….bit scared of import tax into France though. Anyone know how much i'd end up paying on a 370 euro set? Seul?

[daynym]

Lupine lights are really great, too. The prices otherwise are pretty steep. I am pretty happy with my Sigma. RRP is 180€ and I got it for 100. Never had a problem on our local trails with it.

[Jii]

A friend of mine just uploaded loads of pics of bikes we've had along the way. This is the one I miss the most, it was so much fun:

The rear triangle gave up on me after three years of heavy use, and I got this frame as a replacement. It was really nice as well but we never really clicked (and I got offered a nice sum of money for the bike) so off it went…

I've got that trailbike urge again (and bad), been looking at both 29er FS bikes and regular 26" ones. This might turn out to be an expensive year for me…

[Blackheart]

Awesome bikes Jii, those look like they'd be a blast to ride!

[Jii]

Competed in a "cyclocross" race today. Came fifth. About five inches of snow everywhere :).Pics later… So tired I'm struggling to type right now - sauna and five pints later..

[unharmed]

Nice! CX looks like a laugh. My fixed road bike is actually a CX bike but I've never used it as such.

[ChuckDenim]

[Jii]

My EAI Bareknuckle got a nice new powdercoat and some Campagnolo Record Pista cranks. Now all that I need is this feckin' winter gone so I can go out and ride the crap out of it.

[llvlaglne]

Nice setup. Good thing you went with road bars, more comfortable in the long run.

What pedals will you be using?MKS?

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