tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post3974583914279870362..comments2012-02-14T09:47:59.224+00:00Comments on MCRcycling: Philips Saferide dynamo lampDr C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10234078254243840589noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-86890898897033021362011-12-03T15:15:05.222+00:002011-12-03T15:15:05.222+00:00On mine the switch does turn off the stand-light, ...On mine the switch does turn off the stand-light, however it does not turn off the rear light which is connected to the extra pair of connectors. Has anyone else seen this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-58750416999312259172011-11-24T20:53:21.446+00:002011-11-24T20:53:21.446+00:00@anonymous,
Perhaps you have an earlier version t...@anonymous,<br /><br />Perhaps you have an earlier version than me? The stand-light is supposed to be able to be switched off to avoid attracting the attention of thieves when parked.Dr C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10234078254243840589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-89019636444945649292011-11-22T09:23:44.209+00:002011-11-22T09:23:44.209+00:00The switch doesn't turn off the standlight on ...The switch doesn't turn off the standlight on mine. Is there something I missed ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-70555687307955235502011-11-06T23:58:03.593+00:002011-11-06T23:58:03.593+00:00@Adventure,
The Floop is short for the Fallowfiel...@Adventure,<br /><br />The Floop is short for the Fallowfield Loop, a non-loop cycleway which forms a smile shape a few miles south of Manchester city centre, built upon the trackbed of a disused railway line.<br /><br />@MiddleAgeCyclist,<br /><br />Added the update, the ride certainly was illuminating (and illuminated). It'll be nice to see lights of this calibre become cheaper (and more accessible) over the next few years. Plus they'll probably squeeze another bump in brightness at the top end of the product range too.Dr C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10234078254243840589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-1116145264032257152011-11-05T21:37:51.452+00:002011-11-05T21:37:51.452+00:00Thanks for the night ride on the FLOOP MrC. It was...Thanks for the night ride on the FLOOP MrC. It was certainly illuminating. Look forward to your light comparison. The pub thingy sounds good too!MiddleAgeCyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03873996681529127207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-37130013465470839012011-11-04T17:14:53.323+00:002011-11-04T17:14:53.323+00:00Mr. C--
I remember those lights. My first bike lig...Mr. C--<br />I remember those lights. My first bike light when I became "serious" about cycling was a cheapo Cateye that took 2 C cells. The thing was already dim by the second night. But it was cheap and I was cheap. Even the cheapest LED lights now offer better visibility and performance than those pieces of crap!<br /><br />Also, FLOOP! I have no idea what y'all are talking about, but I just like the sound of the word Floop.<br /><br />FLOOP!adventure!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11840448827760637569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-34831773941325634522011-11-04T13:35:28.925+00:002011-11-04T13:35:28.925+00:00@Mike,
I've got mudguards for that.
@Adventu...@Mike,<br /><br />I've got mudguards for that.<br /><br />@Adventure,<br /><br />In looks, it reminds me of the crappy incandescent lights I had as a kid which took loads of C or D batteries and lasted about an hour or so. In performance, it reminds me of the cars of that era. I'll add some more detail on it as I spend more time with it. Should be available in the USDr C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10234078254243840589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-68387073534671250382011-11-03T22:42:13.110+00:002011-11-03T22:42:13.110+00:005.30 Fallowfield Sainsburys. Check.5.30 Fallowfield Sainsburys. Check.MiddleAgeCyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03873996681529127207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-40091958722617441622011-11-03T22:37:53.171+00:002011-11-03T22:37:53.171+00:00Sure thing. How about meeting at about half five a...Sure thing. How about meeting at about half five at the front of Sainsbury's in Fallowfield?Dr C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10234078254243840589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-31758523779162889042011-11-03T22:32:06.832+00:002011-11-03T22:32:06.832+00:00Are we on for Saturday them MrC? Diary pressures a...Are we on for Saturday them MrC? Diary pressures are mounting!MiddleAgeCyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03873996681529127207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-24874520146579355072011-11-03T10:45:29.970+00:002011-11-03T10:45:29.970+00:00LC
But we can give you a bicycle driven light sho...LC<br /><br />But we can give you a bicycle driven light show of your very own! Just you, me and MrC. Maybe there is somehwere dark we could meet you near Wythenshawe Park?<br /><br />LOL. I just read that bit back and it sounds kind of naughty but you know what I mean. You do trust me right?...LC?MiddleAgeCyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03873996681529127207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-61494430685801448632011-11-03T07:25:59.568+00:002011-11-03T07:25:59.568+00:00Man, now you got me intrigued. The look of that li...Man, now you got me intrigued. The look of that light looks very 70's retro. I would love to have an "overkill" light for night riding in rural locations. I'll have to check and see if this thing is available States-side.adventure!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11840448827760637569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-61098842069230981022011-11-02T21:22:40.770+00:002011-11-02T21:22:40.770+00:00"For urban utility riding, the Saferide is co..."For urban utility riding, the Saferide is complete and total overkill."<br /><br />You forget the poorly lit Irwell river path where avoiding the dog shit is an important part of navigating the path...Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675611922168618055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-1300362565513702042011-11-02T17:55:00.656+00:002011-11-02T17:55:00.656+00:00Hello! But it's bonfirenight!!!! I am off to W...Hello! But it's bonfirenight!!!! I am off to Withenshaw park with friends for a bonfire bonanza :D (it's my favourite time of the year!)<br /><br />Have fun! :D xLChttp://www.naturallycyclingmanchester.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-64939182642300397962011-11-02T16:51:03.728+00:002011-11-02T16:51:03.728+00:00FLOOP good. Give me time and place and I'll be...FLOOP good. Give me time and place and I'll be there!MiddleAgeCyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03873996681529127207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-41409423774554986002011-11-02T14:53:21.093+00:002011-11-02T14:53:21.093+00:00The Floop is dark and quite near to the centreThe Floop is dark and quite near to the centreDr C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10234078254243840589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-86785539106138221122011-11-02T12:42:38.957+00:002011-11-02T12:42:38.957+00:00Yep. Early Sat PM fine for me. City centre is equi...Yep. Early Sat PM fine for me. City centre is equidistant for both I suppose but not sure where to meet that is really dark. Suggestions?MiddleAgeCyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03873996681529127207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-19521801988017944912011-11-02T12:39:54.662+00:002011-11-02T12:39:54.662+00:00@MiddleAgeCyclist,
I could probably do very early...@MiddleAgeCyclist,<br /><br />I could probably do very early evening on Saturday, just after it gets dark. It all depends on where though (have to be in city centre afterwards).<br /><br />@Muldydoona,<br /><br />Do you run disc brakes, and if so are they 6 bolt or centre lock? Could probably do a disk wheel (using old rim) for about 50 or so, less if rim brakes.Dr C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10234078254243840589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-17662123714882724032011-11-02T12:15:40.181+00:002011-11-02T12:15:40.181+00:00I need to get one of these on my bike, I don't...I need to get one of these on my bike, I don't have a dynamo hub or anything yet. I think I'll need your advice on all this sort of thing.muldydoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14683624558130148974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-84435873308817233172011-11-02T12:04:50.198+00:002011-11-02T12:04:50.198+00:00Happy to go for a spin MrC, even it it was not to ...Happy to go for a spin MrC, even it it was not to compare lights. Any night good for you? Saturday evening is doable for me for me. Maybe LC or Ian might join us to video the comparison? Speak soon.MiddleAgeCyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03873996681529127207noreply@blogger.com