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**Ex Finn.** · 11-03-2016, 04:01 AM

Originally posted by tim60

So you will blind on coming drivers who will then home in on you and cause you to become a thin, vegemite like, spread on the pavement.

When there is oncoming traffic I flip the on/off switch next to my right thumb and revert to the small 280 lumen Cygolite.

**Ex Finn.** · 11-03-2016, 04:06 AM

Originally posted by clackers

Well, you're supposed to point the lights down at the road in front of you, rather than the houses fifty metres away.

I tried that, its too bright, made my eyes hurt!

**Ex Finn.** · 11-03-2016, 04:10 AM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Not a problem back in my bike riding days.

I grew up with one. Talk about adding drag.

**BigMackCam** · 11-03-2016, 04:11 AM

Originally posted by clackers

the expensive new ones built into the hub are great, but not lightweight and basically you're up for a new wheel.

Do they add much resistance?

**Ex Finn.** · 11-03-2016, 04:12 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Ha! I had one of those. But the thoughts of one of those on my carbon steed leaves me cold!

Nothing wrong with adding little retro look

**Ex Finn.** · 11-03-2016, 04:13 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Do they add much resistance?

Yes they do!

robtcorl · 11-03-2016, 04:34 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

Nothing wrong with adding little retro look

A clothes pin and baseball card against the spokes works too, just don't use Honus Wagner.

Racer X 69 · 11-03-2016, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Ha! I had one of those. But the thoughts of one of those on my carbon steed leaves me cold!

You need solar panels sewn into your riding jersey.

Racer X 69 · 11-03-2016, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

When there is oncoming traffic I flip the on/off switch next to my right thumb and revert to the small 280 lumen Cygolite.

You're such a courteous and considerate rider.

tim60 · 11-03-2016, 11:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

You're such a courteous and considerate rider.

Obviously he is not a MAMIL.

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MarkJerling · 11-03-2016, 01:22 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by tim60

Obviously he is not a MAMIL.

---------- Post added 11-04-16 at 05:09 AM ----------

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Here's a MAMIL for you!

MarkJerling · 11-03-2016, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

You need solar panels sewn into your riding jersey.

Cool idea! But would they work with moonlight?

Joel B · 11-03-2016, 01:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

This is about 1400 lumens according to the spec.

Ok so I'm kinda late to the show on this, but dang that is SWEET! What you need is a Mr. fusion to run it.

That's from Back to the Future for the non geek members.

**clackers** · 11-03-2016, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by tim60

Obviously he is not a MAMIL.

I plead guilty, your honour.

Except when mountain biking, when to fit in with everyone I've got baggy shorts and jersey.

It's difficult when you live in two tribes!

**Ex Finn.** · 11-03-2016, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

A clothes pin and baseball card against the spokes works too, just don't use Honus Wagner.

We used Birch bark when I was a kid. Made a sweet sound and was very durable.

11-03-2016, 01:22 PM - 2 Likes	#30491
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by tim60 Obviously he is not a MAMIL. ---------- Post added 11-04-16 at 05:09 AM ---------- At last, back on topic: #OnlyInPerth campaign showcases unique WA food creations including bacon and egg latte - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Here's a MAMIL for you! Attached Images

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Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by tim60 So you will blind on coming drivers who will then home in on you and cause you to become a thin, vegemite like, spread on the pavement. When there is oncoming traffic I flip the on/off switch next to my right thumb and revert to the small 280 lumen Cygolite.

11-03-2016, 04:06 AM	#30482
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by clackers Well, you're supposed to point the lights down at the road in front of you, rather than the houses fifty metres away. I tried that, its too bright, made my eyes hurt!

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Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by robtcorl Not a problem back in my bike riding days. I grew up with one. Talk about adding drag.

11-03-2016, 04:11 AM	#30484
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,704	Originally posted by clackers the expensive new ones built into the hub are great, but not lightweight and basically you're up for a new wheel. Do they add much resistance?

11-03-2016, 04:12 AM	#30485
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by MarkJerling Ha! I had one of those. But the thoughts of one of those on my carbon steed leaves me cold! Nothing wrong with adding little retro look

11-03-2016, 04:13 AM	#30486
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by BigMackCam Do they add much resistance? Yes they do!

11-03-2016, 04:34 AM - 3 Likes	#30487
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Ex Finn. Nothing wrong with adding little retro look A clothes pin and baseball card against the spokes works too, just don't use Honus Wagner.

11-03-2016, 10:39 AM	#30488
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,077	Originally posted by MarkJerling Ha! I had one of those. But the thoughts of one of those on my carbon steed leaves me cold! You need solar panels sewn into your riding jersey.

11-03-2016, 10:40 AM	#30489
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,077	Originally posted by Ex Finn. When there is oncoming traffic I flip the on/off switch next to my right thumb and revert to the small 280 lumen Cygolite. You're such a courteous and considerate rider.

11-03-2016, 11:31 AM - 1 Like	#30490
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,758	Originally posted by Racer X 69 You're such a courteous and considerate rider. Obviously he is not a MAMIL. ---------- Post added 11-04-16 at 05:09 AM ---------- At last, back on topic: #OnlyInPerth campaign showcases unique WA food creations including bacon and egg latte - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

11-03-2016, 01:24 PM	#30492
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by Racer X 69 You need solar panels sewn into your riding jersey. Cool idea! But would they work with moonlight?

11-03-2016, 01:33 PM - 1 Like	#30493
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by Ex Finn. This is about 1400 lumens according to the spec. Ok so I'm kinda late to the show on this, but dang that is SWEET! What you need is a Mr. fusion to run it. That's from Back to the Future for the non geek members.

11-03-2016, 02:45 PM	#30494
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by tim60 Obviously he is not a MAMIL. I plead guilty, your honour. Except when mountain biking, when to fit in with everyone I've got baggy shorts and jersey. It's difficult when you live in two tribes!

11-03-2016, 03:26 PM	#30495
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by robtcorl A clothes pin and baseball card against the spokes works too, just don't use Honus Wagner. We used Birch bark when I was a kid. Made a sweet sound and was very durable.

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