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Never done a 24 hr solo before but have ridden at night a fair bit.
Currently have:
1. Lupine Edison 5 on bars - will give me 3-4 hours on 10W setting.
2. Exposure Joystick on helmet - 1 to 2 hours.
Will probably get some sleep so aim to ride 4-6hours during dark, may go longer if feeling good.
The easiest option seems to be a piggyback battery for the Joystick. Should I go for the triple and stick it in a pocket or get a couple of singles that will attach to helmet?
Alternatively should I think about a separate/ back up light. Don't want to spend +++.
Thanks
i did Clic24 solo a few years back and forgot to take any lights.
i rode later than I thought I could without lights just by following other people.
Some bloke kindly lent me a set of lights when he saw I was riding without any and they lasted about 3-4 hours and by the time they died I could see well enough.
Battery in pocket not on the helmet if you can
We have a load of Lupine Wilma 10's in the shop to get rid of, ideal for these sorts of event, PCS built in to change outputs etc, 10 hours @ 9 watts (650 lumens)£400 with a full warranty. SITS/MM etc usually require that you have lights on your bike from dusk onwards.
Cheers - I'm sure the light would be great and will bear in mind. Was hoping to have change from £100, so looking at extra batteries - emailed smudge, the uk mtb lights guy.
ygm djflexure 🙂
Surely if you sleep it's not a 24hr solo? 😉
Joking aside, why not run your joystick on medium - 10hrs run time no?
I'm running a Diablo with Triple Piggyback on bike and just ordered a Joystick for the helmet.
Surely if you sleep it's not a 24hr solo?
I'm ashamed I contemplated rest - thanks to Smudge will now have power to run through the night - like an Energizer Bunny.
I'm running a Diablo with Triple Piggyback on bike and just ordered a Joystick for the helmet.
Great combination but I'd consider a piggyback for the Joystick as well. Mine was all out after two night-time laps last year.
I had Smudge make me a double piggyback - it's a good compromise, strap it onto the back of your helmet and use it with a Joystick. It's definitely more convenient not having a lead trailing down your back and it should happily last all night.
Smudge is getting me through the night bits with extra batteries too!
Top banana Smudge! 😀
www.mtbbatteries.co.uk
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