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On the lighting side, Madison offers Electron’s 2012/12 line-up, which has two new all-in- one units. The Terra 3 boasts 800 lumens for £149.99, and the Terra Mini puts out 160 lumens for £69.99. The firm
also brings Light & Motion to the
trade. The new line-up is Madison
MADISON CLOTHING boasts a full range of reflective gear, from traditional Sam Browne Belts to full Hi Viz vests. The Hi Viz vest conforms to EN471 safety standards and comes available in three sizes, ideal for kids (£14.99).
Respro
THE NEW Vegas Hump uses high viz LED tech to boost cyclist visibility. As the latest addition to the Respro Hump backpack cover range, the Vegas features two bars of four LED lights powered by 3xAA batteries. It offers three modes: continuous light, a slow flash and a Vegas style flashy mode – all while keeping the backpack contents dry. LED technology coupled with the 3M
silver reflective strips (bouncing back car headlight beams) keep riders using the Vegas easy-to-see from both the back and sides. Three eye-catching designs are
available and batteries last 90 hours on flashing mode. The new Vegas Hump also features an upgraded strapping system for attaching onto a rucksack, elasticated
Polaris
THE RBS (Really Bright Stuff) Range includes a lightweight jacket and a gilet, both designed to fit a back pocket or back pack. They fit easily over other kit and are covered in high quality reflective taping to make sure riders can be seen from all directions. This year Polaris also introduced the RBS Hoolie, a fluorescent yellow version of one of its best selling winter gloves. Also in the Really Bright Stuff range
is a reflective pack cover in three striking colour options and reflective slap straps to keep trousers out of the chain. Next up, the Quantum jacket a
edges to grip the backpack and a mesh pocket to easily access items. RRP is £45.99. Find out more at
www.myhump.com or contact distributor Madison.
01908 326000
fully waterproof jacket constructed from Polaris’ Hydrovent material. It is covered in reflective print and comes in orange, yellow or even black. Finally, the Pulse is the top-
end road jacket. Incredibly waterproof and breathable, it is constructed from a 4-way stretch version of the Hydrovent material, hugging the body and keeping the
weather at bay. The Pulse comes with subtle ‘stealth reflective’ and this helps to keep a sleek aesthetic during the day but lights up like a Christmas tree as soon as it is hit by direct light, says Polaris.
Head to
www.polaris-bikewear.co.uk
for more info or call the number belo 01246 29 11 00 (option 1)
brighter, lighter and now cheaper – and bolstered by a new all-in-one range, the Taz 1200, and 800. Both offer 180- degree visibility, with independently controlled side lighting. Also new to the range is the Vis 180 Mini, a re- chargeable 20 lumen rear light based on the already successful ‘bigger brother’, Vis 180 (£39.99). 01908 326000
Moore Large
KNOG’S RECENTLY launched Blinder has four super-bright LEDs pumping out 80 Lumens of front light and 44- Lumens of rear light. Its optic focuses the beam and directs the light, making the Blinder brighter and visible over 800 metres. Five modes are available, running for up to 50-hours in eco- flash mode. Capping off this 35g light, 100 per
cent waterproof package, is an inbuilt USB recharging system hooked up to a lithium polymer battery with a charge time of five-hours. Blinders retail at £34.99 and come in various designs. Moore Large also offers a range of Sigma lights, including high-powered off-road lights, road/commuting lights and rear LED’s (from £8.99 - £219.99). Elsewhere, One23’s Intense Bright is
a 1 watt, hi-power, front LED offering tool-free fitting, three beam modes and a quick release bracket.
The ‘Extra Bright’ rear light is visible up to 1,000m and the ‘Mega Bright’, 3 watt, rechargeable, hi-power light gives out 170 lumens. The One23 lighting range retails
from between £10.49 to £114.99. Other ML-distributed brands include Torch, Proviz (see elsewhere in this article) and ETC.
sales@moorelarge.co.uk
THE ULTRATORCH one Watt rear LED is visible from 1,500m, features waterproof construction and retails at £14.99. Right across the Ultratorch range, Oxford has enhanced packaging in two consistent sizes. Ultra bright LEDs have been incorporated across the line-up – not least with bestseller Ultra Torch 9, now featuring nine ultra bright LEDs. All lighting products are water resistant and include batteries and mounting brackets. For reflective rider wear, popular
Oxford Products
Bright Top Active is suitable for everything from horse riding to cycling. It is made of Reflexite material (so it passes the BSEN1150: 1990 standard) and for 2012 has protective flaps to stop the zip coming into contact with the skin or paintwork. 01993 862300
Proviz
DUE OUT September, Proviz’s Nightrider is out in time for the autumn/winter months. The range of
jackets (fluro yellow, pink and black), rucksacks (large and small), vest and rucksack covers will all be compatible with the brand new ‘Triviz’ lighting system. The removable system is shaped in Proviz’s familiar warning triangle and is sold separately. The Triviz is attached using velcro and emits a sharp, eye-catching electric blue light that keeps cyclists highly visible to all other road-users, it has a USB rechargeable battery pack and comes supplied with the USB cord. The Nightrider range and Triviz lighting system have been developed to give greater flexibility, Proviz says, and retailers can now stock multiple products compatible with the one lighting system. The range is distributed by Moore Large.
www.proviz.co.uk
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