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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-11-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,597
Posted By sweetcyclists

Brake Sensing Taillights - Useful Feature or Gimmick?

I'm curious what people's thoughts are on brake sensing bike tail lights. They seem to becoming more popular even on lower cost tail lights, but I'm still undecided if they are useful features or...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-11-20, 02:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,612
Posted By sweetcyclists

Definitely a light to consider. For $75 it has...

Definitely a light to consider. For $75 it has 100 lumens and a replaceable 18650 Li-on battery (very rare feature) which means it is easy to extend runtime by swapping batteries or continue to use...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-14-20, 05:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,568
Posted By sweetcyclists

Really depends on the type of riding your doing. ...

Really depends on the type of riding your doing. If your riding really is separate, you may want to consider a more basic commuter bike light and a more extreme mountain biking light. Most bike...
Forum: Commuting
01-11-20, 04:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,147
Posted By sweetcyclists

I'm a bit of a fan boy when it comes to...

I'm a bit of a fan boy when it comes to Magicshine, and currently own almost all their lights. I've reviewed them on Youtube/website as well if you want more information about them. They have...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-19, 02:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,839
Posted By sweetcyclists

Thanks for feedback, I'm glad I wasn't the only...

Thanks for feedback, I'm glad I wasn't the only one!

Also wanted to add that the FLR shoes I use in the photos/video only came with the screws and no washers. My SIDI shoes do some with washers,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-19, 09:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,839
Posted By sweetcyclists

I've never used the Deltas, as I started with...

I've never used the Deltas, as I started with Keos. It looks like the Delta cleats have the same Memory tab as well, so this feature has been around for quite a long time.

You must be rebuilding...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-19, 10:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,839
Posted By sweetcyclists

Finally figured out what fourth center hole on a cycling shoe sole is for - Look Memo

(Edit: Title is cut off, should say Look Memory Eyelet)

After nearly a decade of using Look Keo pedals, I finally figured out what the fourth hole on the sole of cycling shoes are and how to use...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-11-19, 02:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,823
Posted By sweetcyclists

It sounds like you've been using the wrong...

It sounds like you've been using the wrong cycling jackets. The nicer ones are more than just rubbery wind proof shells, they are breathable to keep you from overheating. I've been using a Pearl...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-07-19, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,915
Posted By sweetcyclists

If you don't need a ton of output, the Light and...

If you don't need a ton of output, the Light and Motion Vya Pro is a solid headlight. Otherwise, the Topeak Headlux 450 is a good choice. it's also designed to fit on aerobars with their flexible...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-19, 11:40 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 22,668
Posted By sweetcyclists

I've been commuting with a Coros SafeSound helmet...

I've been commuting with a Coros SafeSound helmet (they make road/mtb/urban versions), and it's been great so far. It uses directional speakers which don't sound as good as decent headphones but...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-19, 10:46 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 22,668
Posted By sweetcyclists

Obviously this is a controversial issue to ask on...

Obviously this is a controversial issue to ask on a cycling forum.

My 2 cents is that both extremes of the argument aren't fair. To say that wearing headphones will cause you to crash isn't...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-01-19, 10:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 764
Posted By sweetcyclists

Favorite Winter Shoes? Likes/Dislikes?

I'm curious what everyone's favorite winter shoes are for cycling with? I've been disappointed with toe covers in the past, so going with a dedicated winter shoe seems like a good option especially...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-01-19, 10:21 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 35,129
Posted By sweetcyclists

That's funny, I was recently joking with my wife...

That's funny, I was recently joking with my wife about Pearl Izumi's naming conventions. They decided to go extremely verbose with the product names, while the boutique clothing makers give their...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-21-19, 05:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,323
Posted By sweetcyclists

Thanks for bringing up the Knog. It looks like...

Thanks for bringing up the Knog. It looks like their PWR light (maybe others?) have the buttonless design. I'm curious if this a good or bad feature, it doesn't seem very intuitive.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-14-19, 05:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,323
Posted By sweetcyclists

That's a great list, but I've yet to see a light...

That's a great list, but I've yet to see a light that satisfies all of those. There are a few lights that get very close like the Fenix BC21R v2.0 (not reversible, not a neutral white, no GoPro...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-10-19, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,036
Posted By sweetcyclists

I haven't used the Sena helmet, but I'm currently...

I haven't used the Sena helmet, but I'm currently reviewing the Coros SmartSound Urban helmet. The features between the helmets look pretty similar although the Sena is cheaper and doesn't have an...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-10-19, 01:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,323
Posted By sweetcyclists

Hope to try some Gloworm lights in the future,...

Hope to try some Gloworm lights in the future, the user programmable feature seems like a great option for more expert users. I;m curious how often the programming feature is actually used by users...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-10-19, 12:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,323
Posted By sweetcyclists

Not to side track the main topic of the thread,...

Not to side track the main topic of the thread, but this is an interesting point. Magicshine also sells the Monteer 1400 ($99, 1400 lumens) which has two removable 18650 Li-ion cells. They made a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-10-19, 12:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,884
Posted By sweetcyclists

Obviously this is a bit of a controversial topic...

Obviously this is a bit of a controversial topic for cyclists.

To directly answer the question, the brightest flashing headlight I've used is the Magicshine MJ-908 (x8 Cree XM L2 LEDs). The light...
Forum: Introductions
11-08-19, 03:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 331
Posted By sweetcyclists

Hello from TheSweetCyclists

Greetings from northern California. I'm part of The Sweet Cyclists, a travel/cycling website and youtube channel. I consider myself a weekend warrior cyclist who rides year round through the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-08-19, 03:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,323
Posted By sweetcyclists

How many output modes should a headlight ideally have?

I'm curious how many output modes you look for when buying a light? This is a question I recently asked myself, as I'm currently testing out a Magicshine Allty 2000 and a Light & Motion Vya Pro...
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