Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets

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Sticky: The best headlights under $50 thread

Just looking for something cheap but effective. This isn't really for any nighttime riding on the regular, but more for those times when I'm coming from a friend's house at night, for example.

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daredevil

11-19-09 06:10 AM
Sticky: Total Geekiness

Moderator Note: This thread helps you build bicycle lights that meet your own needs. You can use the search option on this thread to find the details you need. Still need help? Go ahead and post your questions, comments, and brag-shots My wife phoned me at work. "Pete, I pulled up this website,...

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Zen Bicycle

11-09-09 01:35 PM
Sticky: Light selection guide.

Total Geekiness.] Since so many people are starting to get lights for the fall and I was bored, I came up with this. Edit: Updated 10/2/05 - V4 I realized since most of you commute, charge time is important, I added a column for that too. In most cases, I tried to list the lights with...

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TwoHeadsBrewing

11-05-09 12:12 AM

Shopping for a taillight

My Ultrafire red taillight has disappeared. Theft or, uh, self-liberation while on a ride, I don't know. So I'm shopping for a replacement for a steady (not-blinking) red light out back (I already have a PB Superflash on my seat and on my helmet). Recommendations?

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Plutonix

11-21-09 02:13 PM
complete PC that uses <8W max

http://www.fit-pc.com/ It's a complete computer fast enough to even play HD video and it only consumes 6-8W (1W in standby)...and even less if you use a solid state hard drive. It's marketed as reducing electricity costs for businesses and companies that need many computers (internet...

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dougmc

11-21-09 01:11 PM
Show me some wild Jerseys!!

Hola to all Xmas is coming up and im thinking about asking for a new Jersey. I like the neon green wind breaker i have but i think that its time for a step up. I want something colorful and wacky and out there, becuz thats a pure reflection of my personality Any body have any suggestions? ...

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Zero_Enigma

11-21-09 03:56 AM
MagicShine rubber band

With my new MagicShine, I get two rubber bands. The larger one works on the bars. But I am wondering what's going to be the life of that rubber band. In time, rubber deteriorates and starts to get brittle especially when exposed to the elements. What are the alternatives to the rubber band?...

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Plutonix

11-20-09 10:12 PM
The tiniest pump in all the land!

Hiya. I'm in the market for a little bike pump to take with me when riding. I don't want one of those co2 jobbies, and short length is more important than slimness. I was kinda eyeballing these soma atom pumps. The smallest of the bunch being just under 4 inches. ...

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agarose2000

11-20-09 09:40 PM
Anyone else use the Airzound?

Well, I finally got around to ordering an Airzound air horn as part of my winterizing project. (I thought it was even more important to have a loud horn during the winter when drivers will have their windows up.) It came today, along with my pogies. Unfortunately, I didn't do enough research...

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Halloween

11-20-09 09:10 AM
I want to buy a camera

under $50. I NEED TO BE ABLE TO DOWNLOAD PICTURES TO VARIOUS COMPUTERS. I don't want a camera that requires it's own software. I don't need ultra-high quality pictures. Digital. Any suggestions?

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ItsJustMe

11-20-09 07:41 AM
GPS or Maps...

Hi there, I'm about to embark in the new year upon a cycle event taking me all round England, through each of the counties. I'm going to be using the Sustrans National Routes but am i need of some advice. Should I invest in a Bicycle friendly GPS, such as the Garmin Edge series, or do I stick to...

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Yan

11-20-09 03:18 AM
Has anyone tried the Magicshine 900 lumen?

Someone posted a link in the Commuter forum to a 900-lumen LED light called Magicshine. They only cost $90 for the light, charger and battery. The light has 3 settings -- 900 lumens, 500 lumens and SOS flash with a 3 to 4.5 hour run time. Even if the light output is not as high as claimed, this...

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gmcttr

11-19-09 10:42 PM
MTBR - 2010 Bike Lights Shootout

http://reviews.mtbr.com/blog/2010-mtbr-lights-shootout/

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dwilbur3

11-19-09 04:04 PM
Magic Shine - Battery Mounting Options

Hey all, Just got my magic shine last week - love it - great build, nice and bright - (smaller than I expected - a nice surprise) - Mine is the newer one with the shorter cable from the light and the ext. cable option. There seem to be lots of thoughts about how/where to mount the battery...

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Not the Slowest

11-19-09 02:16 PM
Lots of Dynamo Light Lumens!

Per the Supernova web site the latest Supernova E3 Triple headlight is putting out 680 Lumens. If true then it is one powerful LED dynamo light. http://www.supernova-lights.com/en/e3_triple.html I personally have been skeptical :eek: of some of the light output levels claimed for dynamo...

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tatfiend

11-19-09 11:34 AM
Switching my cycling data from PC to Mac (Ascent)

So the time has come for me to transition my life to a Mac. Of course, one of the things I'm looking forward to is using Ascent as my ride tracking toy. On my PC I used Sporttracks, as well as logging my rides through MotionBased/GarminConnect and GTC. Does anyone know how I can import my old...

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yak

11-18-09 04:02 PM
Why are P7 flashlights not being sold much in the US?

Ok, it's been at least a year, if not more since P7 flashlights on the cheap hit Dealxtreme. 500+ lumens or some ridiculous number like that for $35 or so. I bought one, and it delivers the goods, for real. Everyone who gets a working one loves it. So what's up with companies like Fenix NOT...

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sknhgy

11-18-09 03:30 PM
wireless computer -- overcoming interference?

I have a Sigma 1606L wireless bike computer I like a lot. But My magicShine light creates interference and makes it fail. Is there a solution? Does the interfering noise come from the light or the battery? I also have a Garmin 305 I use with a "Minty Boost"...

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tarwheel

11-18-09 08:18 AM
Retrofiting LED into L&M Arc housing

Having an issue with my Arc not igniting the bulb. Double click will cause the bulb to flicker and I can hear a zipping noise from the light, but no love after that. Battery is fully charged. I contacted the company and they are wanting $150 if the ballast or bulb is replaced. They are...

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Ziemas

11-18-09 03:43 AM
Heart rate monitors which ones do you all use?

I am in the market for a heart rate monitor..

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akohekohe

11-18-09 03:25 AM
Bike Computers Anyone?

I just got my bike 3 days ago and am loving it, but I am a little suspicious of computers that sit on your handles bars and have 12 functions etc. Does anyone know how accurate these things are and if they are worth believing or buying?

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socalrider

11-18-09 12:27 AM
Want to place a quick-connector on my dynamo hub wire. What part am I looking for?

I very simply want to cut the wire joining my dynamo hub to my light, and insert a connector (presumably attaching a male connector to one end of the cable and a female to the other) that will allow me to quickly disconnect and connect the wire so that I can take off and put on the wheel at my...

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tatfiend

11-17-09 08:00 PM
Trek bike computers - new

Trek has some new computers coming out soon: wireless with a large display. These aren't cheap ($80-$140( but the prices/features appear competitive with the other higher end computers. The transmitters are sold ($54) separately because there are different ones. One of the transmitters is a dual...

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SlimAgainSoon

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