New Bike - Help Choose :D

syke · 27 Feb 2006 at 21:06

ive got a BELL helmet (think its good..i can get another later) also im buying this light: http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=20469 and this one for the back, i think: http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=20021 what do you think?

i have the reat light somewhere..but if i cant find it, ill buy a new one

alexakasloth · 28 Feb 2006 at 07:37

Look nice, LED's always last long.

Vinny1511 · 28 Feb 2006 at 08:18

Cateye lights are ultra reliable. Battrery life is also good with LED's.

I think its all you will need, but why buy them now ? Wait untill the nights draw out and the summer is here, you may find some sales on just after winter. I just brought a new rear light and i dont even need it, its still light when i leave work.

Id suggest waiting, buy your bike 1st.

-Vinny-

syke · 28 Feb 2006 at 18:48

Yeah possibly, but i can get them with a lot of discount... but ok

benjo plz. · 28 Feb 2006 at 18:53

Lights won't go down much at any part of the year, but things like gloves will. I'd suggest you get the El-500, its a lot brighter than the el-400, and its worth the extra money.

syke · 28 Feb 2006 at 18:57

ive tested both, i thought the el-400 was. But ill see when i go there again. what bike do you think? Best for money, GT Avalanche 1.0 (2006) or the Hardrock Sport ?

edit: i think ill stick with the EL-400 because its cheaper

also id not use it enough to pay £45 for it.

benjo plz. · 28 Feb 2006 at 19:00

The GT. The Cateye Hd-El500 is about 10x the brightness of the El-400.

syke · 28 Feb 2006 at 19:03

yeah also more expensive.. but i can buy a light set for £44.99 or something, with that EL-500 and a backlight - http://www.pearsoncycles.co.uk/inde...IJWo2PxsqGdYGTS5/UDVU+1RFlDtUEL2vX+cpMpHjshY= and was thinking of this too.. http://www.pearsoncycles.co.uk/inde...ys6JpoSTLRurwbbRlzTzCUtz8r8vuMhTpBogvzooFOzrj sorry for the long links

benjo plz. · 28 Feb 2006 at 19:08

Second offer is £10 cheaper here at the bottom, but imo, Id go for the one above it. The 510 is lighter and smaller than the 500, but the 500 is a lot brighter. The LD 1000 is very bright and solid as a rock, highly recommended.

syke · 28 Feb 2006 at 19:14

yeah but i can get £10-20 off them. Also what gloves? (www.pearsoncycles.co.uk) because i was going to get a set of Specialized Gloves..

benjo plz. · 28 Feb 2006 at 19:17

Up to you tbh, its what feel best to you that counts mainly. I prefer Troy Lee's as they give most protection, but in terms of which I would say are best for winter, it would either be Gore or Altura.

syke · 28 Feb 2006 at 19:18

not bothered by winter hehe..

id do most riding in summer, also.. is that rear light..in the set good?

benjo plz. · 28 Feb 2006 at 19:22

syke · 28 Feb 2006 at 19:24

ok..thinking about that EL-500 set. Is there much between the HR Sport and the GT?

benjo plz. · 28 Feb 2006 at 19:30

Yep. The components on the GT are a lot better.

syke · 28 Feb 2006 at 19:38

Going to need around £520 id say, for lights..bike..gloves perhaps, but i may leave the lights for a bit unless they're cheap.

syke · 28 Feb 2006 at 20:09

decided to get the Hardrock, and if i need another..ill buy one later. Also because its got a better warranty, also its cheaper

. Thanks for all the help mates.