RedRider3141 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 6 hours ago, AustinBike said: I hate those, especially with old man eyes. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073RMHXC8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_i_FG8BNZ6FTGV5S5NQRB0F?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 This used to be helpful for small. Detailed tasks, now it's a necessity for doing PCBA work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Probably a good idea. I have two connections to make so it might be overkill, but I have a friend that is going to help me retire my basses so this might be a nice gift for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 My double E father would be embarrassed by my solder skills, but it is working again! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 56 minutes ago, AustinBike said: My double E father would be embarrassed by my solder skills, but it is working again! Why would your father be embarrassed by your solder skills just because he has very wide feet? 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 EEs that can solder well are not as common as you’d think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 18 hours ago, The Tip said: Why would your father be embarrassed by your solder skills just because he has very wide feet? 😉 Well, technically he's embarrassed by a lot of things that I do. But when I think about some of the batshit things that he believes in, I'm not too worried. But he has small feet 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Man Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 On 11/24/2021 at 9:43 AM, Taco Man said: I bought my Hangover ~a week ago. I noticed Monday they are on sale for a bit cheaper. I could have cancelled the order and re-ordered at lower price as Im in no real hurry but instead I asked for the discount. Owner gave me the discount but was a bit snarky about it- I almost cancelled the order after his response but frankly I like the light so I stayed with it. Moral of the story- if you want a light go get one now since its discounted. FYI- Just got a shipment notification, 3 weeks from order to ship. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 On 11/24/2021 at 12:39 PM, Barry said: And damn it....with this Black Friday deal, I just had to go and buy the DH package for 2. I got my shipping notice today! 2 days ahead of the 3-4 week window. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Well it seems my beloved Shenkey light is no longer avaialble at Amazon. I bought a few of these over the yrs and really grown to love them. Recently dropped one on the tile and it no longer works. The other has been lost somewhere (prolly on a camping trip). Thus I'm out light shopping currently... If anyone out there has a recommendation for a low cost, light weight, rechargeable, compact LED light that I could run on top of my helmet....and use as an around-the-house flashlight, then I'm all ears. Likewise, if any of you own this model Shenkey and do not use it much, I'd pay full retail price for yours. 🙂 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IHIMJRS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Cheers, CJB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 i know alot of us are using the Outbound Hangover for helmet, due to its wide field. It is on the expensive side if you'd like a similar profile to the Shenkey, I'd recommend the Nightrider Micro 900 or 850. These can be found on sale for cheap and provide great power/weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 34 minutes ago, circuitbreaker said: i know alot of us are using the Outbound Hangover for helmet, due to its wide field. It is on the expensive side Worth every damn penny. I'm cheap AF and I got one of those. They had a Black Friday sale when I got it, though. Just in time for the sun to go down early enough that I needed it. On the budget side, my main on-bike light is a MagicShine. They probably have a smaller model that will fot on your helmet. Sofirn flashlights have been good to me so far. One of their smaller, lighter units might work on your helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbike85 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Any recommendations for a rear blinky light ? We're moving soon and my daily rides will involve more rural roads and gravel. I get concerned with cars come up from behind me, so a solid rear blinky gives me slightly more peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted May 28 Author Share Posted May 28 Most lights have a blinky mode for daytime and a solid mode for night. In daytime, drivers can see you, but they might not notice you, so a blinking-flashing light gets their attention. At night, the might not see you at all, so a steady red light lets them know where you are and where you're going. A blinking in the dark is confusing to drivers because they can't track your movement. Using TWO lights on your bike is my favorite solution for redundancy (in case the battery on one goes out) and extra visibility. I can't recommend any one light. Just don't buy generic garbage when it comes to your safety on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssorgs Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 15 hours ago, bestbike85 said: Any recommendations for a rear blinky light ? Big fan of this Knog's Blinder https://www.knog.com/collections/rear-bike-lights/products/blinder-rear-bike-light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 I am a huge fan of these: https://cygolite.com/product/#tab-tail-light Crazy bright, really long battery life. I have a couple 50's for my bikes, and they are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Magnet Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 On 5/27/2023 at 9:04 PM, bestbike85 said: Any recommendations for a rear blinky light ? We're moving soon and my daily rides will involve more rural roads and gravel. I get concerned with cars come up from behind me, so a solid rear blinky gives me slightly more peace. I've talked to a few road riders who WILL NOT RIDE country roads without the rear radar system that alerts them to oncoming traffic. It's worth it just to not be surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbike85 Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago Following up. I ended up looking at all recommendations, so I appreciate all of the input, and I went with Magicshine Alty800 front paired with the Magicshine SeeMee200 v2.0. They're both awesome. It was important to me to have the garmin/wahoo style mount for front and rear and the option to get an additional mount as I frequently ride both of my bikes so the ease of swapping back and forth was required. These things are crazy bright, especially the rear. I'm ready for the move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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