August 21, 20169 yr Winter drawers on. But keep that to yourself madam. Any tips, equipment and safety tips for the darker nights? Please share them here. I'll kick it off with this £1 head torch from poundland. I've had mine for over a year now, it needs new batteries, but it still works well. I carry it in my bike bag as a back-up headlight. Edited August 24, 20169 yr by HelenJ
August 21, 20169 yr http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/311531941913?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6x18650-Bayonet-Bike-Battery-Pack-8-4V-9600mAh-Li-ion-Rechargeable-for-Headlamp-/172080394982?hash=item2810ca72e6:g:wbMAAOSwJb9Wqtoc http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/European-EU-to-American-US-Power-Outlet-Plug-Adapter-2-Prong-110V-240V-/231764885057?hash=item35f6437e41:g:vWIAAOSwAKxWViYL you can use it as a bell or kill ppl with it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lhn5IREwYU Edited August 21, 20169 yr by soundwave
August 21, 20169 yr A very kind member donated me with a pair of heated insoles and although they do get warm they can't cope with sub zero temperatures for a any length of time. Can anyone recommend any foot warming devices to keep chilblains at bay?
August 21, 20169 yr Author Can anyone recommend any foot warming devices to keep chilblains at bay? I'll keep an eye out for something suitable Phill.
August 21, 20169 yr might be worth getting one of these as then you can get decent cells from over here to use in it other than the ones with naff cells from china. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Waterproof-4x18650-Battery-Storage-Case-Box-Holder-For-Bike-LED-Light-Hoc-/152101697909?hash=item2369f7b975:g:yOYAAOSwNSxVNh9w
August 21, 20169 yr i bought one so will cut the 18650 cells from my cree light and try them and get 4 good ones from insat.
August 22, 20169 yr Ummm, ain't even the end of summer yet! Autumn still to go, you know, Indian Summer and all that. We are in the hottest year on record BTW (14 consecutive record months actually). Just for info today is the first day of a three day heat wave which will be followed by thunders storms and probably another heat wave. I'll start worrying about the chill factor around the end of October.
August 22, 20169 yr Author Ummm, ain't even the end of summer yet! True. But some gear has to come from Hong Kong.
August 22, 20169 yr We had a an early morning frost here last week, it's never too soon! Dave. What!!!??? shuddering in disbelief
August 22, 20169 yr A lot of riders around here wear black winter clothing and dig out their used batteries for their dim rear lights and ride around hoping for an insurance claim
August 22, 20169 yr See my thread on Winglights. http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/indicators.25248/
August 22, 20169 yr What!!!??? shuddering in disbelief There's still a few pockets of snow on the hills from last winter, living in these parts isn't for the faint hearted but it has many compensations. Dave.
August 22, 20169 yr There's still a few pockets of snow on the hills from last winter, living in these parts isn't for the faint hearted but it has many compensations. Dave. There was a programme on TV where they said there was more snow left this year than previous years.
August 22, 20169 yr On the rare, very rare, occasions i ride my bike at night...... I just use one of those single aa cree torches from China, that cost about £2. Attached to the bars with a £1 bracket. Although i dont know why i bother having lights..... none of the rest of the bloody cyclists in my town seem to use em.
August 22, 20169 yr In the interests of see and be seen, I got one of these... http://www.therange.co.uk/hivis-trafic-jacket-yellow-xl/hi-visibility/the-range/fcp-product/118858 Probably not the cheapest but this one has some warmth to it (as opposed to some which are more like wearing a plastic bag).
August 22, 20169 yr In the interests of see and be seen, I got one of these... http://www.therange.co.uk/hivis-trafic-jacket-yellow-xl/hi-visibility/the-range/fcp-product/118858 Probably not the cheapest but this one has some warmth to it (as opposed to some which are more like wearing a plastic bag). A reflective vest is required on the road here by law after sunset. Funny thing is I already was wearing one before I had to. Mine is a cheap nylon one but I don't mind because I am always wearing it over something more comfortable or over my rain gear.
August 23, 20169 yr Author I got around to changing the batteries today. The video still doesn't really do it justice. I'll try another camera next time. Although, what do you want for a quid? The statue of liberty! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARVCZjIBfa4
August 24, 20169 yr For ultimate visibility, check out the Proviz 360+ range. Not only is it a top product, their customer service is second to none - [/url] http://terrygibson.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/urban-cyclingcommuting-in-london.html They also have a coloured version on kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1678013675/proviz-reflect360-crs-a-cycling-jacket-revolution/description [url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1678013675/proviz-reflect360-crs-a-cycling-jacket-revolution/description] You'll still need to consider layers for warmth but for visiblity this is the kiddie IMHO
August 24, 20169 yr Author They do make dobbin stuff - for horse and rider He can jump, but he's not as good as a horse just yet. It might be a bit big for him. Unless you do 'Shetland pony' sizes?
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