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rbriggz - 2010-05-12 7:53 PM Does anyone have any recommendations on lighting systems for the road bike?
I've been doing some research and it seems like there are a bahzillion different lighting systems ranging from $20 to $1000 (and more). Just looking for something to either start early (not that likely) or ride an hour or so past dark. Something rechargable, light (no pun intended) and easy to mount/dismount. I'm willing to spend $100, but i don't want to if it's not necessary.

A lot of the lighting things i've read have been targeting at night riding MTB's, which i would love to do. 
Right now the issue would be the lights would be worth more than my MTB

 

I have ridden with a bunch of lights over the years. Nothing very new as of late. What I do recommend is going to be all led lights. Lots of light, very little battery usage. I like the flashing lights on the bike to be seen. Front and back are helpful. If you are very serious, a couple of the dots for the sides.

As for seeing the road, I would consider a helmet mounted one like the people use in caves. Reason I suggest this is your bike is not always aimed where you are about to go. Nothing like taking a corner and not seeing the pot hole just out of the range of  a bike mounted light. Also if you get a head mounted light, it can be used on night runs as well. That way you can justify spending more money on a better light that can be worn on the bike and on the run.

Only other tip I have on this one is you get what you pay for. Cheep lights do not tend to give much light and you might not use it as much then.

Just found this link on head lamps. Thought it might be relevant.

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=198866&posts=20&start=1

Ontherun - 2010-05-13 4:04 PM

rbriggz - 2010-05-12 7:53 PM Does anyone have any recommendations on lighting systems for the road bike?
I've been doing some research and it seems like there are a bahzillion different lighting systems ranging from $20 to $1000 (and more). Just looking for something to either start early (not that likely) or ride an hour or so past dark. Something rechargable, light (no pun intended) and easy to mount/dismount. I'm willing to spend $100, but i don't want to if it's not necessary.

A lot of the lighting things i've read have been targeting at night riding MTB's, which i would love to do. 
Right now the issue would be the lights would be worth more than my MTB

 

I have ridden with a bunch of lights over the years. Nothing very new as of late. What I do recommend is going to be all led lights. Lots of light, very little battery usage. I like the flashing lights on the bike to be seen. Front and back are helpful. If you are very serious, a couple of the dots for the sides.

As for seeing the road, I would consider a helmet mounted one like the people use in caves. Reason I suggest this is your bike is not always aimed where you are about to go. Nothing like taking a corner and not seeing the pot hole just out of the range of  a bike mounted light. Also if you get a head mounted light, it can be used on night runs as well. That way you can justify spending more money on a better light that can be worn on the bike and on the run.

Only other tip I have on this one is you get what you pay for. Cheep lights do not tend to give much light and you might not use it as much then.

Hello group. I wanted to check in with everybody and hope all's training is going well. I have been off for about a week from training with a work related injury. 3 Doc's 3 opinons AKA broken rib/stain intercostal/torn abdominal. Bottom line less training time more couch pototo. I did make a run this week and felt pretty good but I tried painting some kitchen trim and it put me down for the rest of the day. Go figure? I will try and use this time to inspire others since I'm doing less. I'll hopefully will have better news from Doc's next week on a second x-ray and can get back to training.

I'm sure watching the Bruins game made you feel better.  

So does that make everyone injured at some point since Jan?

well at least the bruins can no longer be blamed for my lack of training

Just enter it separately.  Nice job on achieving both your goals.

Kind of quiet around here lately, well except for you know who, now that he is back from saving the world  Seriously, you are a very good person to do what you do.  Good karma is coming your way.   Is everyone so tired from working out and completing the IM Challenge?  Well, I actually went in the pool today.  I figured out that it's not the time or work outs I missed that gets me frustrated when I am sick or injured, it's the loss of fitness.  I feel like it takes me half as long to get back to where I was when I stopped.  

I hope everyone has a good week. 

sorry I have been so quiet. Crewed the Boston Avon walk last weekend, and will be walking in Chicago in 3 weeks. Going to attempt a few workouts before racing this weekend