Lights

[Mudpuppy]

How do you guys get enough lights without spending tons of money. I have a nice light but what about another one, and spares, and extra batteries, and chargers? How can you get enough lighting equipment to ride without spending well over $1000?

[tammy]

Originally posted by Mudpuppy
How do you guys get enough lights without spending tons of money. I have a nice light but what about another one, and spares, and extra batteries, and chargers? How can you get enough lighting equipment to ride without spending well over $1000?

Well, you can approach some of the smaller light companies about helping to sponsor you (keep in mind, you are asking for HELP, not FREEBIES!). Also, usually a quick charger isn't too terribly expensive, and if you have two sets of lights, one can charge up while you're out on a lap with the other (this does require electricity, though - but some quick chargers will run off a car battery). If you're racing on a team, two sets of lights might be enough. You can also go the cheapest way out and try to borrow lights from your non-racing friends (this will require the purchase of beer, etc., as a bargaining chip )

I have six lights - each with its own battery and charger; no extra anything - just six complete sets. For racing solo, that seems to work out well. I did graciously receive some price breaks from my lighting company, but it was still a bit pricey, but then, so is solo racing

Also, at some of the larger races, some of the lighting companies do bring quick chargers themselves, and many will loan you extra lights/batteries/quick chargers for the asking (and maybe a small fee).

Hope this helps!

tammy

[Heidi]

A couple light companies usually "sponsor" the races and some even give out FREE loaners, yes FREE! I got two sets last year for FREE but you have to call and reserve them as soon as you can. I also went the borrowed route and mooched off friends that had lights but weren't racing.

[The Toninator]

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