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SV-net 23-11-08 10:54 PM

Winter riders check this out.
 
I got one of these and its the nuts twenty quid too;) sorted.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=47715

wyrdness 23-11-08 10:58 PM

Re: Winter riders check this out.
 
Sounds like a bargain. I've got a Jett heated vest, but it was considerably more than twenty squid.

SV-net 23-11-08 11:04 PM

Re: Winter riders check this out.
 
Nice one, I know this is is cheap. But honestly if it lasts the winter I will be so chuffed. I only have a 17 mile commute to work so I can just leave it on all the way. Cool, or rather hot lol.

DarrenSV650S 23-11-08 11:17 PM

Re: Winter riders check this out.
 
Only bad thing I can see is this:

Quote:

Q) and how long does it keep warm for on one set of batteries? - jon
A) OK - this should be used in the following way; turn on the power for a few minutes to warm up the jacket - turn off. It is not deisgned to be powered up constantly and if used in this way the batteries will last no more than 40 to 50 minutes
Might be tricky on the bike

Stig 23-11-08 11:38 PM

Re: Winter riders check this out.
 
My commute is around 35-40 minutes each way. That's new batteries for both trips each day. Not so sure that's such a good investment.

Off the bike I'd say yes. But not as a commuting tool.

Stu 24-11-08 12:14 AM

Re: Winter riders check this out.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BigApe (Post 1695429)
My commute is around 35-40 minutes each way. That's new batteries for both trips each day. Not so sure that's such a good investment.

Off the bike I'd say yes. But not as a commuting tool.

I got this £20 heated jacket http://www.primrose-london.co.uk/hea...ket-p-450.html It comes with a lead to run it off your bike's battery so no batteries required

injury_ian 24-11-08 09:12 AM

Re: Winter riders check this out.
 
6AA batteries = 9v, so you couldn't direct wire it to your bike if you wanted....

...mind you it May heat up quicker than 5 minutes!

SV-net 25-11-08 11:07 PM

Re: Winter riders check this out.
 
Its ok for short trips. My ride is 17 miles each way, I switch on when I leave ride the 17 miles its gets warm not hot about halfway and the batteries last me a week. Or if they are rechargeables then I have to charge them twice a week. So its ok for short cold trips but i agree not an ideal commuter kit. Probably best go for the http://www.jett.us.com/ as commented by Wydness above, afterall its a get what you pay for product to be fair. Mine was only twenty quid.

Grinch 26-11-08 09:48 AM

Re: Winter riders check this out.
 
I have lots of rechargeable AA's but yes running it off the bike would be better.

Grinch 26-11-08 09:49 AM

Re: Winter riders check this out.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu (Post 1695457)
I got this £20 heated jacket http://www.primrose-london.co.uk/hea...ket-p-450.html It comes with a lead to run it off your bike's battery so no batteries required

You sure its that one as it doesn't mention a lead on the link.


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