Great ride last night! almost 4 years since I've done that trail... those concrete block things are EVIL! I almost ate it on the first set of those. Thanks again for lighting the trail for me, I really expected that two headlamps and a handlebar lamp would be more than sufficient, as that would be overkill for hiking - but it was crap for night biking. Sooooooo.... what lights were you guys running? Any recommendations? Thanks!
Happy to hear that you folks had a fun ride last night. As for lights, I recently purchased the Exposure MaXx-D Mk.4 and highly recommend it as a bar-mount. At 1285 lumens, it’s the brightest light I’ve ever owned. Really nice unit, all in one can with a cool quick release bracket, no separate battery or wires to deal with. I really don’t feel the need to add a helmet light, but it would be nice to be able to peek around corners when riding tight singletrack in the dark. http://store.ibexsports.com/exposure-lights/exposure-lights-maxx-d-mk-4 If I was in the market for a helmet mount, I would definitely go with the Exposure Diablo Mk.3. 975 lumens, and only 124 grams. Also a cable free design. http://store.ibexsports.com/2012-exposure-lights-diablo-mk-3 Kinda spendy, I know, but worth it if you do a lot of night riding.
I'm far from a light expert but I use DiNotte lights (http://www.dinottelighting.com/Guidance.htm). Their customer service is excellent, good build quality, replacement batteries are cheap, good run times, made in the USA, and they often times offer trade ins for upgrades. I run the 400L & and 800L. (The 800L has now been replaced by the XML-3.) Here's a source for more research for you: http://reviews.mtbr.com/2012-bike-lights-shootout Check out the DiNotte XML-3. There are lots of good lights out there, I've just become a fan of DiNotte because my entire experience with the company and lights have been good.
Nice riding with you guys, and thanks makoto for setting it up, if anyone's up tom riding Friday and the weekend just pm me btw pandora let me know next time we ride I have an extra light you can use
1000 lumen spot and 1400 lumen flood/spot lamps ordered! as well as some cheap clear glasses... not sure if I'll make it this week, but next week for sure, and should have my gear by then too
Same Bat time same Bat channel (Wed, pedalling by 7pm @ Bayliss and Queensferry). Drop a message so we don't forget anyone.
I was thinking that I am a dweeb, I get home from riding and plug my bike battery pack in, and my helmet light batt pack too. I do this every evening when I get back. It makes me feel like I am an east coaster, they plug in their cars before bed. In the morning I wake up and unplug the packs. Night riding is pretty sweet, tonight a giant full moon came up, you could see the disk peek out from behind the distant ridge. We do not have restrictions on night riding here, last night I saw a dude climbing space mtn open space lands at 8:20 PM. Very dedicated rider for sure. Happy Trails
I've got family obligations tonight and next Wednesday, but will join you after that. Should be nice tonight with the full moon.
I'll check this thread at about 6:30pm tonight in case there are any last minute changes. I'm looking forward to getting a spin in tonight!
Roll call time...I know beachcruiser and w8tup are out this week. If we can get a consensus from the group let's add some miles. Maybe meeting up at Bayliss/Queensferry and dropping the Horsetrail down to Sunset, then over to Capri and up Sullivan's Fire Rd and back out the Canyon? We have many options, but drop a line if you intend to join us.
I am going to try and get a ride in tomorrow but I will be starting from the valley side with my brother in law. I also have no clue when I will be starting (have to make sure the kids are asleep before I can go play). Depending on what route you guys take I might meet up with you guys at some point on the trail.
Can't make it tonight. Dealing with some vehicle maintenance in preparation for a weekend road trip. Have a good ride!
