The Cycling Thread

500 plenty, moon xp500 is spot on, good spread nice light ahead to see about 5 setting and USB rechargeable
200 is OK but with the 500 you have the option of all settings

As for the law...... There is no law as yet. I've heard on the grapevine they are going to try and limit the brightness, for the blinding reasons

[Dipper]

Originally Posted by aaron020873

How many lumens would make a good front road bike light for riding mainly on road unlit roads? After advice in the mtb thread i got a 6000 lumen light for my mtb which is great for off road but blinds anyone that is coming towards me (not really good when they are in a car). I still need to see where i am going though ie potholes and grids etc.
Also is there a law on how bright your light can be?

Get a couple of these, narrow beam so can be angled at the road in front of you, cheap as chips and very bright. I've been using these for 4 years and many others I know use them, with very few issues - the odd battery doesn't last - but at this price they are effectively disposable...

i can second the lights Dipper has recommended. They are absolutely fantastic for that cost. I have four, and no problems as yet with any of them.

On another note; I had an off this morning. Cycling into uni - hit a patch of ice on the Thames Path coming out of my flat. Bike nearly ended up a bit damp (in the Thames) although was only 2 miles an hour and a soft landing so I'm all fine!

It's getting cold - be careful out there!

I cycle into work at 0530 in the morning and as the darkness was getting more so I found I was struggling to see the potholes, drains etc. bought one of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/35089...f13=80&ff14=95

And I no longer have any problems. Bright enough to see clearly and I'm also confident that it's bright enough to be seen. Does only have a solid on function but I have a small cateye beside it in flashing mode as well. Just in case as a back up.

[maviczap]

Glad you're ok Dave, at least you young'ns bounce better than oldie's like me.

Its ok here today, just damp, but yesterday was lethal on the roads & paths, no sign of the gritters, even the car wheels were spinning on the ice. Good job I had the day off, otherwise it would have been turbo time.

Stay safe

[pookie]

road party 2 out http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...52#post2923652

and a good interview with martyn http://www.velouk.net/2013/12/11/fea...-party-2-film/

an amazing bunch of chaps

[Dipper]

Must get myself a copy...

[Luckypants]

I had last year's. June was a good month!

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[maviczap]

I was told if I got one, I'd have to have it in the garage.

I'm quite happy with that, it'd give me something to focus on when I'm on the turbo

Good evening chaps. Always ridden mountain bikes in the past but thinking of switching to the dark side and getting myself a road bike. Keeping the MTB so not becoming a complete poof

I have a budget of around £1,200, but can be a little flexible. I'm looking at getting a carbon frame with 105 (or above) components. I've seen a Giant TCR composte 2 - 2014 model which looks nice and fits well. Any other recommendations around this level of spend and components?

Cheers all.