we like it when it is windy: rechargable

Bike lights arrived today.

I especially was in need of a front light so good to have that sorted.

Charged up and ready to go . . . road test on way home.

Moon Mask and Moon Comet Rear.

Glowey blue and orange charging lights. Mini-USB.

Also got red knog front and back for Kate.

This is the place I got them from, good price and v. good selection AND good website where can sort lights by category:

http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-lights-44302/

This morning on cycle in at the junction of Baggot St. Upper, Haddington and Lemsip road just before going over the bridge on canal there was a rear bike light on ground. Totally run over and smashed. I picked it up (compulsive rubbish picker-up) to get it out of the way. It has red duct tape on it. In case someone is wondering where their rear light has gone to! It's in the bin :-7

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Selecting bike lights . . .

There is a very big selection out there.

LED lighting and battery tech has been improving every year.

But what are good lights to buy for bike?

We got a pair of knog blinders for Daire at start of September.

They're so small and handy and also neat/cute/cool!

I borrowed one a couple of times.

Bike shops in Dublin have some lights but there is really a much better selection at better price on the internet.

Bike Light Database . . . compare features and look at reviews.

http://www.bikelightdatabase.com/headlights/

Lights needed for James, Kate, ?Maeve, ?Fionnuala . . .

Knog frog, cheap - coin batteries.

http://www.halfords.ie/cycling/accessories/lights-reflectors/frog-strobe-twinpack-light-set-black

€23.99

http://www.halfords.ie/cycling/accessories/lights-reflectors/halfords-mini-silicone-led-bike-lights-purple

coin or AAA batteries in Halfords Knog style silicone lights . . .

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/lezyne-femto-drive-front-light-15l/rp-prod111699

coin batteries

http://www.adverts.ie/bike-lights/cree-q5-led-flashlight-with-bracket-mount-holder/6573708

city cycles 1 AA 10 euros

There are alot of very simple Knog frog style lights now from generic/any manufacturers.

Cycleways on Parnell St.

http://www.cycleways.com/store/product/67295/Nite-Rider-Lumina-650-Front-Light/

€139.99

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/lights

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/knog/accessories

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/knog-blinder-1-led-front-rear-twin-pack/rp-prod89710

Knog Blinder 1 LED Front & Rear Twin Pack

NOW€46.99 out of stock until 17/10/xxxx

Wow. A shop that allows you to categorize on rechargable lights:

http://www.merlincycles.com/rechargeable-lights-44303/

http://www.merlincycles.com/front-and-rear-lightsets-44306/

http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/12/15/review-lezynes-micro-drive-usb-frontrear-lights/

http://road.cc/content/review/47211-moon-mask-5-led-front-light

http://road.cc/content/review/71583-moon-meteor-front-light

http://road.cc/content/review/72538-moon-comet-front-light

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/category/accessories/lights/back/product/review-moon-comet-12-46822/

http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/bikes/bikes-and-cycling/bike-lights-review/page/what-to-buy.aspx moon mask wins there

COMPARE:

http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/bikes/bikes-and-cycling/bike-lights-review/page/compare-results.aspx?result=true&products=product_1,product_8,product_9,product_15

http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/bikes/bikes-and-cycling/bike-lights-review/page/compare-results.aspx?result=true&products=product_3,product_5,product_10,product_12,product_46

http://dublinbikeblog.com/how-to/mount-the-moon-comet-rear-light-on-a-pannier-rack/

CONCLUSION:

all good! But moon meteor/comet front rear prob good for me ?or mask(better and on sale :-P)+comet?

Knog red front & rear blinder for Kate

also looks good: moon shield rear

http://www.merlincycles.com/moon-shield-60-rear-led-light-55406.html

http://road.cc/content/review/49061-moon-shield-rechargeable-tail-light powerful!

http://handsonbike.blogspot.ie/2013/12/moon-comet-rear-light-review.html

Knog Blinder 1 Rechargeable LED Front Bike Light - Red KBL111RED	Update Remove	25,14	25,14
Moon Mask 5 Front LED Light LAA630	Update Remove	25,40	25,40
Moon Comet Rear LED Light White LAA673W	Update Remove	26,66	26,66
Knog Blinder 1 Rechargeable LED Rear Bike Light - Red KBL112RED	Update Remove	25,14	25,14
Lezyne Micro Drive Front & Rear LED Light Set - Black L-1-LED-2P-V104	Update Remove	63,50	63,50
Moon Comet Front & Rear LED Light Set - Black LAA674K	Update Remove	50,75	50,75
Moon Meteor/Comet Front & Rear LED Light Set LAA675	Update Remove	69,80