No, SRD? Try pressing and holding the button for two or three seconds while the light is on.
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rack lights redux
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Posted 9 years ago #
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Nope. And box doesn't say anything about flashing mode either. I could have returned, but it will do.
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Sorry SRD, I really thought it was the same model as the Infini Apollo 409 that I have. It looks identical. I'll buy it off you if you'd like.
Posted 9 years ago # -
Don't be silly. But please do show me how the auto function is supposed to work next time our bikes are in the same place.
Posted 9 years ago # -
Have been using the RSP Meson light that Hannah from Cycle Service recommended (and supplied) for about a week now. Very handy. Attaches well. Definitely a good solution to the 'blackburn rack problem'.
Posted 9 years ago # -
I use the Reelight Rack mounted rear and I've got a front one too. They use induction magnets to power so no dynamo rubbing and always on when moving. Makes things simple.
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I drove past someone the other day using the Philips lumi-ring rack light and was amazed how effective it is. It was like driving behind a motorbike or other legitimate vehicle.
Apparently Philips have quit the bike light business, which is a shame as otherwise this would be the gold standard IMO.
I'm currently using the first of four £2.50 knock-off LED 0.5W blinkies that I grabbed to make up an order from Planet X a few weeks ago. It's nothing special, but I'm too lazy to reconnect my new front dynamo light to the rear.
Posted 9 years ago # -
Apparently Philips have quit the bike light business
really? that's sad news.
Posted 9 years ago # -
Seems available on amazon, but http://www.dutchbikebits.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=230
Posted 9 years ago # -
Argh!
RSP meson. Has started turning itself on randomly. And not because it's bouncing around in a bag either. Twice so far tonight, I've walked past the hall table and noticed that it's come on.
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"I've walked past the hall table and noticed that it's come on."
Do you have children...
Posted 9 years ago # -
no. they were no where near it.
Posted 9 years ago # -
Spooky.
Posted 9 years ago # -
RSP - these could be better products. The old RSP rack light has failed waterproof test on the forum before (SRD, Min) although new packaging suggests latest version is now waterproof. That might just be the packaging though... !
RSP Meson looks like a Cateye copy. rrp suggest they'd like £20. Sells for as low as £10. Sadly these items are viewed as disposable. I don't blame CS as lights are going to get even cheaper and no longer a specialist item (unless you're a student cycling home from the pub!)Posted 9 years ago # -
i like the light, but gotta say i'm unlikely to buy anything from RSP again given these two experiences.
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@SRD Really sorry to hear that, not had any problems with them before. Pop in and we'll sort you out with a replacement
Posted 9 years ago # -
I'd definitely still recomment the battery-powered B&M toplight line. At least you know it's gone through some testing to get the German approval...
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/b--m-toplight-line-senso-battery-back-light/aid:527826
Posted 9 years ago # -
SRD, is there no way you can mount a Cherrybomb?
It has both clip and a rack type fitting.
Currently around £15.99 and very bright, very reliable (2 years all weathers bouncing around on my Carradice) and my rechargable batteries last a very long time.
Posted 9 years ago # -
@Darkerside: you have to admire the Germans and their attention to detail. If you're using rechargeable batteries, it's only approved for bikes up to 11kg...
Posted 9 years ago # -
thanks for the advice folks: Most 'rack type fittings' don't work on the blackburn. annoyingly, we have just replaced it only to have the copilot seat either blow away or be stolen. The seat was on its last legs, so not a huge deal, but odd. if we'd known we were going to lose it, we could have put a different rack on.
@cycleservice - we'll monitor it and see what's up...thanks for the help though!
Posted 9 years ago # -
SRD - have extra demo copilot seat here if you need. Quite happy to lend out - have brand new one plus BoBike one too.
Posted 9 years ago # -
I've discovered that there is a new Infini Apollo rack mounted light. In fact there are three models:
I-501R, which has a 0.5W LED, looks very B&Mish and has 'a standlight'.
I-500P, which has a 0.5W LED, and light and motion sensors with a 4-minute standlight.
I-500R, which has a lower powered LED for longer run time, but otherwise as the I-500P."mega-bikes" on ebay.de has the I-501R for sale for €16 plus postage (but only two of them). Also, "victoria-cycles" on UK eBay has the I-501R for sale for £15 with free postage (10 or more available)—but strangely titles it as "Infini Apollo Dynamo 0.5w LED Carrier Rack Tail Light Unit". Infini's website says nothing about dynamos, but says everything about AAs. If I hadn't just made a bracket to mount my old Cateye LD600 to my rack, I'd be looking very hard in Infini's direction again.
Posted 9 years ago # -
Are any of these very bright? From my cursory research they seem to be 5mm emitters behind a defuser.
I'm having a luggage/lighting incompatibility. With my carradice in place I don't have any seat post for what is now a normal rear light with the rack on my new CDF I don't have much space to mount one on the seat stays. The obvious answer is the rack but none of them seam nearly as bright as a seat post option.
Posted 8 years ago # -
I have a Toplite Line Plus (B+M) and I'm very pleased with it. It runs off a dynamo and the stand light lasts for many minutes. If you're not convinced it's bright enough, then strap on one of the Moon range which are re-chargeable via a USB port and last ages.
Cheers
ColinPosted 8 years ago # -
@steveo Rear mudguard?
Posted 8 years ago # -
Cherry bomb on the helmet, glow stick on your jersey, wheel lights. Something that fixes to the cArradice? But the rack light probably best single source? See also all of the above for multiple less intense sources.
Posted 8 years ago # -
Colin, I've not got a dynamo (yet) but tbh from experience I think I'd prefer a battery rear, running cables just gets messy. I can't find the Moon one though.
@wingpig Aye, I have a mudguard and it has a reflector. Good shout.
Any thoughts to these?
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/pdw-taillight-rack-bracket-prod28397/Posted 8 years ago # -
Steveo
There is a good selection of Moon lights here:-
Generally excellent and bright, but can be a bit fiddly to switch on and off/scroll through modes with a gloved hand. Also, don't be clumsy when unplugging the recharge seal! Easy to attach and remove with a thick rubber strap.
Cheers
ColinPosted 8 years ago # -
I have two moon lights and all that Colin says I can reiterate. They can also be pointed in many directions.
Posted 8 years ago # -
I have a Toplite Line Plus (B+M) and I'm very pleased with it. It runs off a dynamo and the stand light lasts for many minutes.
+1 it's been a long time since I bothered with the mega flasher lights (just on the recumbent since that doesn't have either a seatpost or a rack).
I guess there are different schools of design. Point source of ever-increasing brightness (drivers can only see the brightest thing in their field of view?), or larger cross section to tie in with the way everything else on the road is lit up.
The first time I drove up behind someone with the Philips dynamo rack light I thought I was overtaking a scooter. It was a bit confusing until I saw their pedals going up and down...
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