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I want some cycle lights!

Skint_Catt
Skint_Catt Posts: 11,548 Forumite
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in I wanna buy it or do it
Can anyone recommend some bike lights? My brother in law wants some 'bright' ones for his bike :riolleyes: and we haven't a clue.

My sister in law gave us this website http://www.wiggle.co.uk/c/Cycle/7/Lights_-_Sets/
but any suggestions welcome!

C xx

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  • giggity
    giggity Posts: 78 Forumite
    I've got these Smart Lights very bright and lightweight. There is a rear light as well. All in various sizes. Can't remember how much I paid at our local independent bike shop.
  • Lugh_Chronain
    Lugh_Chronain Posts: 6,867 Forumite
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    One of my brothers got me Cat Eye HL-EL520 from eBay which are quite pricey if purchased direct from a renowned website/store, they cost about £30+ although you could pay about £19 at eBay. I also purchased a Blackburn Mars 3.0 Rear 7 LED rear light from Chain Reaction which is now £1 cheaper than what I got it for. I highly recommend both these lights. I can’t see any buy it now’s in the UK on eBay for the Cat Eye at the moment though.

    If you don’t mind paying the full amount make sure you shop around for the best prices. And don't forget possible CashBack.
  • TiTheRev
    TiTheRev Posts: 3,215 Forumite
    Cateye definately worth the money. LD610 on the rear are the brightest ive seen out, and you can get those for about £15. Blackbrun Mars are similar in brightness and price but ugly IMO ;) the EL135 or EL530 are good front lights, but have to say that the Smart Lights mentioned above are only really good as additional lights, no good on there own if you need to be seen. I have two lights on the back and a 190lumen torch on the front but still get missed on the road somehow!?

    Don't scrimp, or you may not get seen :shocked:
    :A Luke 6:38 :A
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  • Lugh_Chronain
    Lugh_Chronain Posts: 6,867 Forumite
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    TheRev is right about scrimping; always remember safety first when cycling.

    However, the Blackburn Mars 3.0 may not be a very attractive light but it does have side LED's which provide 180 degree safety-boosting visibility, one of the reasons I bought it.
  • TiTheRev
    TiTheRev Posts: 3,215 Forumite
    Knog make good additional lights too, and reasonably priced.
    :A Luke 6:38 :A
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  • Skint_Catt
    Skint_Catt Posts: 11,548 Forumite
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    Thanks - just bought the Cateye EL135 for the front and the Blackburn Mars 3.0 for the back. Hope he likes them!

    Thanks for everyones help!

    C xx
  • Lugh_Chronain
    Lugh_Chronain Posts: 6,867 Forumite
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    Good choice, I’m sure he’ll like ‘em! These should give all-round visibility.

    Well done!
  • TiTheRev
    TiTheRev Posts: 3,215 Forumite
    Good choices :)
    :A Luke 6:38 :A
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  • Skint_Catt
    Skint_Catt Posts: 11,548 Forumite
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    Ok, the fact that you've both said thats what I've done is a good thing instills confidence! My BIL might even think I know what I'm doing ;) :rotfl:

    Thanks :grin:
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