I've got a Smart Lunar 35 and a Smart R1 light that I use on my commuter (on bar and my backpack). 2w front and 1/2 w rear. Good lights for the money (you can get as a set for £30 nowthough just the front was £30 when I got it)

 

Just been into maplin and they have a maplin branded set for £9.99. They are the EXACT same lights minues the Smart branding. They claim the front light is 3 watt rather than "w

 

3W Cycle Light Set : Cycle Lights : Maplin Electronics

 

I bought a set and tested against my Smarts - theya re without question off the same production line (or the same moulds/machine tools) Everything is 100% identical and power output seems the same to my eyes

 

So a total steal in my book for a tenner.

Nice find, just the ticket for this time of the year. Grab them while stock lasts as they say ;-)

 

I just checked and I have the exact same set on my Mezzo! I never paid a penny for mine though, came free with the bike ;-)

A good price for the Main set when you compare them with the Smart lights.

 

However, I wouldn't bother with either now that Cree T6 LED lights complete with rechargeable battery packs are available for around £30. They give you so much more presence on the road. Well worth a few extra pounds for the safety aspect. Plus they actually light the way ahead for sufficient distance to enable you to stop safely.

True enough tillson but they are not nice looking IMHO , plus I've got enough wires already !

 

These smarts are fine for city commuting I think. They cause every sign and number plate for 200m to flash !

 

Finally I'm think more lights placed in different places, different angles is safer than one big ol light. I've a main front , main rear, two smalls mounted on forks, one rear in backpack and a further headlight in helmet. Plus EL wire on wheels rims

 

Overkill? Maybe but better than actually being killed

Yes, the T6 lights (Ebay) are a bit ugly, but if you need a powerful light for unlit lanes I think they are excellent. Like you say, these are probably not necessary in well lit urban areas.

 

Wherever you are cycling, I think this light is worth considering for the rear. It certainly marks you out on the road and catches the attention of motorists approaching from behind.

 

I have been considering these to make the bike more visible to cars approaching side on. It's a pity that they aren't amber though. I can only seem to be able to find red or other unsuitable colours.

l think a hivis coat or vest for the low cost is well worth getting if you ride roads at night. Adds considerably to visibility.l always wear mine. Some people swear lifesaver.

Edited November 23, 201213 yr by morphix

actually I think my lights maybe different. Look similar but says Polaris 5 LED takes 2x AA.

For back light, this one is very bright with two 12w LEDs. I'd be surprised if you need more.

Smart Lunar R2 2x1/2 Watt Rear Light

A good price for the Main set when you compare them with the Smart lights.

 

However, I wouldn't bother with either now that Cree T6 LED lights complete with rechargeable battery packs are available for around £30. They give you so much more presence on the road. Well worth a few extra pounds for the safety aspect. Plus they actually light the way ahead for sufficient distance to enable you to stop safely.

 

I originally had a cree t6 powered light on my MTB. Was too bright for city use attracting Plods attention too much. Great for out of town though. The Smart Lunar front light I have on my folder. Very nice light I agree. I didn't like the rear light and and swapped it for a Cateye. The RSPCA are now on the case:)

The last thing you need is Mr Plod pulling you over and saying "now what have we here then! Got your approval certificate and registration docs on you, Sir?"

I nearly had such an encounter once when I rode on a pavement right in the town centre (something I always do in a quiet back street) but unlucky for me there happened to be a plod just nearby who looked very bored and wanting to get busy nicking someone. So he clocked me on the path and his eyes fixed on me like a radar tracking a missile...his mouth opened but before he could yell "come here m'lad" I was gone for the wind, down another path and underpass.. I saw him get into his car rather sharpish and thought ay up...probably hoping to cut me off as I had to cross a road other side of underpass, but he had a roundabout to contend with and before he could get around that, I was down a back alley and crossing fields with sheep, well out of the reach of cars Maybe we'll meet again though, it's a small town!

I'd be surprised if you need more.[/url]

 

Yeah, but why not go for it anyway? :-)

 

This is on it's way to me as we speak:-

 

BikeRay Rear Light Extension Kit - LightsLightsLights.co.uk

Yeah, but why not go for it anyway? :-)

 

This is on it's way to me as we speak:-

 

BikeRay Rear Light Extension Kit - LightsLightsLights.co.uk

 

That looks like a nice light. I'd be interested to hear what you think about it when you have it fitted.

@d8veh, yep I've got one of them on steady as well an exposure flare on blink . They are great lights

For back light, this one is very bright with two 12w LEDs. I'd be surprised if you need more.

Smart Lunar R2 2x1/2 Watt Rear Light

 

What are the fitting options for this one ? I struggle with rear lights - the B&M dynamo rear light (not much of shiner to be fair !) and reflector are on the rear mud guard and I have a Topeak one which clips onto my rack bag so doesn't need mounting on the frame, but it's not 'arrestingly bright' :

 

Topeak RedLite UFO | Buy Online | ChainReactionCycles.com

 

When I tried to fix a Bikelight rear light to the rear rack with a belt clip it lasted a day before falling apart ... and off the bike when I (er...) became closely acquainted with a pothole weaving through heavy traffic .. Nothing mounted on my seatpost would ever be seen from behind as always stuff in the way.

I've got a Smart Lunar 35 and a Smart R1 light that I use on my commuter (on bar and my backpack). 2w front and 1/2 w rear. Good lights for the money (you can get as a set for £30 nowthough just the front was £30 when I got it)

 

Just been into maplin and they have a maplin branded set for £9.99. They are the EXACT same lights minues the Smart branding. They claim the front light is 3 watt rather than "w

 

3W Cycle Light Set : Cycle Lights : Maplin Electronics

 

I bought a set and tested against my Smarts - theya re without question off the same production line (or the same moulds/machine tools) Everything is 100% identical and power output seems the same to my eyes

 

So a total steal in my book for a tenner.

 

These are now even cheaper!

 

Got to be worth that and getting even for spares

 

Jerry

Saneagle just got one of these laser lights. The laser beams are a complete waste of effort, but the light itself is pretty good because not only is it quite bright, but it's bright over a large angle (side to side).

Cycling Bicycle Bike Rear Tail Safety Caution 3 LED +2 Laser Flashing lamp light | eBay

If you are a real tight wad like me 5 LED Bicycle Bike Front Lamp + Flash Rear Tail Light N | eBay

 

 

I dont care if they get nicked or smashed

Thank you muckymits....

 

I think I'll follow your lead and get 3

 

 

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The laser beams are a complete waste of effort

 

I actually think the laser beams work really well. I have both the 3 LED and the 5 LED versions. The 3 LED is smaller and more discreet and has a slip off back for the batteries. The 5 LED is brighter but also larger and has a rear plate that has to be unscrewed to replace batteries,

 

Also that deal in Maplins includes a 1/2W rear light and 3W front.

 

Regards

 

Jerry

For back light, this one is very bright with two 12w LEDs. I'd be surprised if you need more.

Smart Lunar R2 2x1/2 Watt Rear Light

 

0.5watt leds :-)

 

Even my rear light only draw 1.5 watts on low and 3 watts on high.

 

12watt leds would be insane on a rear light!

That rear light is 2*1/2 watts not 2*12 watt which is a typo in the main heading as stated by amigafan.

 

Although the other one linked is only 1*1/2 watt, at £6.99 for the full set its still a pretty good deal.

 

Regards

 

Jerry

Edited December 15, 201213 yr by jerrysimon

I recently brought a set of these lights. There appear to be different versions of the smart lights. The version of the the smart light I have does not have the strip in the middle of the front light. The Maplins light gives a less focused beam than this smart version. Which is better I can't really say. I can say that the rear light is better than the one in the other smart set however. In that version the on off switch was difficult to use. (Maybe I had a faulty copy, I don't know). This rear light with this set is quite bright and really good. They are an absolute bargain at this price. I have just ordered myself another pair.

I just picked up the last set in my local Maplins for £4.99, a steal

 

The front 3W one is pretty impressive for this price over and above that you get a rear 1/2 watt one with it too.

 

Comes with batteries as well and one of the best/fastest fitting front mounts I have seen to date.

 

PS it basically an unbranded one of these

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Smart-Lunar-25-Front-Rear-LED-Bike-Light-Set-1-2-Watt-Rear-Black-/150899254401?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Cycling_Bike_Lights&hash=item23224be481

 

Jerry

Edited January 3, 201313 yr by jerrysimon

 

Just been into maplin and they have a maplin branded set for £9.99. They are the EXACT same lights minues the Smart branding. They claim the front light is 3 watt rather than "w

 

3W Cycle Light Set : Cycle Lights : Maplin Electronics

 

I bought a set and tested against my Smarts - theya re without question off the same production line (or the same moulds/machine tools) Everything is 100% identical and power output seems the same to my eyes

 

So a total steal in my book for a tenner.

 

Even better at £4.99, which is the indicated Maplin price just now when I looked...

 

Rog.