new SOLAR Blackburn Flea
09-06-09 | 01:08 PM
#1
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: tucson
Bikes: 2007 IRO Mark V fixed, 1971 Schwinn Spitfire stock newsie cruiser, 60's Schwinn Collegiate single speed, 1984 Azuki Imperial fixed, old unknown brand Tandem fixed.
new SOLAR Blackburn Flea
new for 2010 the solar flea. can't wait for this. supposed to be available in November
09-06-09 | 09:44 PM
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From: Kitchener, Ontario, CANADA.
Bikes: Jamis Sputnik, Custom Cannondale CAAD8 road, 1994 Rocky Mountain Metro
I like this....Was I the only person who thought the old version of the Flea that used a battery to charge another internal battery was inefficient, expensive, and kind of stupid...
09-06-09 | 09:51 PM
#5
Rumblefish
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Austin Texas
Bikes: 1973 Crescent Pepita Single Speed,1978 Raleigh Competition G.S.,1976 Raleigh Super Course MKII,1970's Motobecane Super Touring Fixed Gear, 1980's Denti Road Tech Five,Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo,1973 Atala Giro,Cheap MTB Tandem,Schwinn World Sport
09-06-09 | 10:47 PM
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Comanche Racing
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Deep in the heart of Texas
Bikes: Presto NJS build, Specialized Allez Pro w/ full Dura Ace and Ksyrium SLs, 1990something Specialized Sirrus
I have one that I don't really like. It turns off on me at all the wrong times. I don't get it. I'll just be riding along and about 10 minutes after I turned it on, it will just turn itself off. Sometimes I don't notice for a few minutes and then I'm really freaked out that I had been riding sans light for a few minutes. Anyone else have that experience? My friend recommended it, but so far I wish I just had a cateye.
09-07-09 | 01:10 AM
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a.k.a. QUADZILLA
Joined: May 2007
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From: Denver
Bikes: Super Pista, Basso, Big Dummy
Mine only turns off on me when it's very low on juice. I have not been too good about remembering to charge the little guy. I don't think it's too expensive to recharge using regular batteries. 1 D battery lasted several months for me, and I think the little system is kind of cool. I'll be excited to pick one of these up, though. We get plenty of sun out here.
09-07-09 | 03:26 PM
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