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09-01-07, 10:37 PM
I purchased this light combo from Nashbar (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=6000101&subcategory=60001066&brand=&sku=15863&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Light%20Combos). I posted one issue about it being lit still (faintly) after shutting it off. That is ok. What I didn't know about this light is that is a light intended for me to be seen but not help me see all that much.
So, I have already sunk an accumlative $910 into a bike and bike related items (the bike is a Trek 7.5 FX--non disc brakes--probably should have bought a bike with disc brakes). Accessories include the light combo, clothing, a helmet, air gauge, and pump and a few others.
I don't really want to spend too much more than say $50 on a lighting system that allows me to see well enough at night. The back light seems to be OK, but some people seem to prefer a brighter back light--so maybe all I need is a front light. Spending upwards of $200, $300 seems like too much for lighting--it is for safety, but still. I don't plan on riding too fast, say an average speed of 15-20 MPH and maxing out at I'd say 25-30 MPH (may be overestimating here). This is hard for me to say precisely though because I am newer to biking and usually bike alone and I also don't have a computer on my bike. I do plan on riding in the road, so that's why this is an issue.
Can I save money by making my own lighting system? I am not a "total geek" but I wouldn't mind delving into some geekiness if it can save me some money--I may even enjoy it. Doing some browsing on Nashbar, it seems lighting systems can get up there in price and those are the big boys that let you be seen AND see.
I think I'd be happy with the visibilty afforded by this lighting here found in the "Light selection guide" thread.
http://terrengsykkel.no/img/guide/tester/lykter2005/full/Niterider_Storm_HID_styre.jpg
It's a Nite Rider Storm (I think). Not sure on the price on that, but it's probably too much than I should be spending and want to spend.
I checked out the "Total Geekiness" thread and while I think I'm capable of putting a lighting system together, I'm not familiar with the more technical jargon. I could do with more visuals though in those two threads AND more BOLD to serve as headings and also highlight more distinguished info--they would really compliment them. Also, quite a few of the links are dead. They could use some sprucing up at least in the initial pages. I know the postings are old, and that's why I made the suggestion.
If any of you all could steer me in the right direction, I would really appreciate it. :)
~Dave
So, I have already sunk an accumlative $910 into a bike and bike related items (the bike is a Trek 7.5 FX--non disc brakes--probably should have bought a bike with disc brakes). Accessories include the light combo, clothing, a helmet, air gauge, and pump and a few others.
I don't really want to spend too much more than say $50 on a lighting system that allows me to see well enough at night. The back light seems to be OK, but some people seem to prefer a brighter back light--so maybe all I need is a front light. Spending upwards of $200, $300 seems like too much for lighting--it is for safety, but still. I don't plan on riding too fast, say an average speed of 15-20 MPH and maxing out at I'd say 25-30 MPH (may be overestimating here). This is hard for me to say precisely though because I am newer to biking and usually bike alone and I also don't have a computer on my bike. I do plan on riding in the road, so that's why this is an issue.
Can I save money by making my own lighting system? I am not a "total geek" but I wouldn't mind delving into some geekiness if it can save me some money--I may even enjoy it. Doing some browsing on Nashbar, it seems lighting systems can get up there in price and those are the big boys that let you be seen AND see.
I think I'd be happy with the visibilty afforded by this lighting here found in the "Light selection guide" thread.
http://terrengsykkel.no/img/guide/tester/lykter2005/full/Niterider_Storm_HID_styre.jpg
It's a Nite Rider Storm (I think). Not sure on the price on that, but it's probably too much than I should be spending and want to spend.
I checked out the "Total Geekiness" thread and while I think I'm capable of putting a lighting system together, I'm not familiar with the more technical jargon. I could do with more visuals though in those two threads AND more BOLD to serve as headings and also highlight more distinguished info--they would really compliment them. Also, quite a few of the links are dead. They could use some sprucing up at least in the initial pages. I know the postings are old, and that's why I made the suggestion.
If any of you all could steer me in the right direction, I would really appreciate it. :)
~Dave