Now the nights are actually drawing in noticeably
faster, many people are turning their attention towards lighting systems which allow
them to ride longer.
Though there are a stack of light sets on the market,
it's possible to build up your own bike-light kit from readily available parts, saving
a stack of cash. Several sites and mailing lists are around to help you do this.
Cyber Cyclery run a mailing list, exclusively about bike
lighting, located at http://www.cyclery.com/lists/bikecurrent/. It also covers info on cycle computers and other wierd, wired gadgets.
Then there are a couple of manufacturer sites for looking
at batterys. High capacity, hi-tech Nickel-metal-hydride batteries are available
mail order http://www.cpc.co.uk. Lighter
but more expensive than regular Ni-Cads, NiMh batteries are what the new and funky
mobile phones use to give week-long standby times.
Chargers and Ni-cad batteries plus other stuff are available
on line at http://www.maxim-ic.com, though
we had trouble with their secure server connection.
BIKEmagic member Neil Hardiman writes
"I use a Mag Light for lights you can buy a special aluminum mount and the Mag
Light has a wide beam and spot so you don't need two The whole set-up costs about
£20."
If you've anything to add to this feature, drop me
a line.
