LIGHTS AND REFLECTIVE CLOTHING Dazzlingly brilliant
Cyclists looking to stay safe want to be seen. Jonathon Harker spots some high visibility gear and cycle lighting currently available to dealers…
Buffera 2pure
NITERIDER’S 2012 range is on average 20 per cent smaller than previous model years, but all lights have had a power increase. The flagship is the Pro 3600 (£599.99) which pumps out 3,600 lumens. Last year's favourites, the MiNewt series, have been re-worked and are now known as the Lumina range, now more attractive, with a new and improved bracket and lumen outputs have been increased too (350 lumens – £89.99, 500 lumens – £99.99 and 650
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THE NEWEST addition to Topeak’s Redlite family is the Mega, using one high-flux Piranha LED and four super bright LEDs providing five Lumens, making it 20x brighter than a standard tail light. Redlite Mega has a 280° visible light pattern, up to one mile. Two AAA batteries provide a maximum run time of 100 hrs. The Mega hits the £24.99 price point. Elsewhere, the intriguing Fibreflare
safety light (pictured right) uses the latest super-bright fibre- optic technology in a flexible tube with multiple attachment options. The versatile design means the product can
be mounted on seatposts, chainstays, bags or clothing. It includes steady and blinking functions in the fully omni-directional bike light. Available in
multiple colours, the ‘shorty’ versions retail at £27.99. Find out more about Extra’s full light ranges from the distributor directly on
01933 672170 Fisher
SMART’S 2012/2013 range – with has everything from a 4 Lux to 35 Lux offering includes the new ‘black/black’ Lunar 25 Lux light set – a black cased front light and matching black cased rear. The new set’s front light has up to 12, 20 or 40 hours run time in high, low or flashing modes respectively, meanwhile the rear runs for up to 50 or 100 hours in constant or flashing
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modes. Visible from up to one mile with a single half Watt LED and two further LEDS, the rear – like the front – has been built to withstand extreme weather conditions. The Taiwanese-made range benefits from a brand new 3,000 square metre factory opened in Taiwan in March 2012. Find out more from Fisher Outdoor Leisure directly. 01727 798 345
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lumens – £114.99. The Mako 200 USB (£39.99) is commuter aimed and a completely USB rechargeable with a 200 lumen cree LED output and highly visible red side lighting. NiteRider has also added a brand new taillight to its range – the Solas 2 Watt USB (£39.99). It is also fully USB re-chargeable and emits an incredibly powerful 2 Watt LED which is visible even in daylight.
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BUFF’S CYCLE gloves series features reflective detailing. Retailing at £28.90, the hard wearing gloves are at home on the MTB trail and road alike, with neoprene wrist for comfort and reflective piping. Likewise the Ray cycling slim-fit jersey also boasts reflective elements. Originally designed for Buff sponsored athletes, it is designed for intense physical activity and extreme wear day-in, day-out, retailing at £86.45. Buff’s Mixer tri short provides padding for cycling and sitting in plastic boats while adventure racing, yet due to its shape will remain discreet for the run. Thanks to its reflective, bonded seams adventures can be taken into the night too. Hitting the £63.40 price point, flat lock seams mean its free from chafing. 01707 852244
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