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  1. carlbiker

    Are expensive bike lights a rip off?

    I just like the wider beam and how it’s laid out, I don’t like the torch ring of the exposures as much, Rob managed to make them look absolutely woeful compared to magicshine but then I don’t think he activated the light properly The bulbs will burn hot so will fade over time thats for sure...
  2. carlbiker

    Are expensive bike lights a rip off?

    What are the qualifying factors required for such a corp may I add?
  3. carlbiker

    Are expensive bike lights a rip off?

    And as if by magic!!!!
  4. carlbiker

    Are expensive bike lights a rip off?

    I have answered your call master! Sorry for my absence I’ve been launching a new career in airsoft now! 🤣 Plus I’ve not had a light weirdly Best bang for buck on the market is this MONTEER 8000S GALAXY V2.0 Remote Version use discount code CARL 15 and you’ll bag it for £268 (£48 saving) I...
  5. carlbiker

    Clothing for wet riding

    https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/best-mtb-jackets https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/mountain-bike-jacket-deals-360220 Couple of fairly recent guides, interesting to see the Goretex C5 scoring so highly and that’s the first endura mt500 jacket was more Breathable than the second.
  6. carlbiker

    Clothing for wet riding

    Ive just started to get into night riding in remote places, It’s amazing fun but even more exposed on a night. My pal had the Enduro freeze point and I had my sprayway, it didn’t rain but neither of felt cold through the night, tbh it’s rare I feel cold as I wear a Knox armour jacket and maybe a...
  7. carlbiker

    Clothing for wet riding

    that looks decent, I was just thinking the waterproof and freeze point jackets and not wanting to buy two, that liner could just roll up into your bag although I guess you could just buy one of those though for the waterproof version.
  8. carlbiker

    Clothing for wet riding

    I used to be an advocate of the navy/army goretex stuff for £25 but there crap for durability…..fantastic for being waterproof and seem decent with breathability but so far I’ve torn two pairs yet during my offs unlike my sprayway goretex jacket which I can’t even find a scratch on! I’ve been...
  9. carlbiker

    Magicshine vs Exposure

    I’ll consider, hard to ignore the extra you get from the night sun lights but not spunking cash can be nice…..also the bigger lights sound as though the head one isn’t needed as much Id also seen this which doesn’t fall into the save the pennies territory but was interesting Exposure Flex...
  10. carlbiker

    Magicshine vs Exposure

    I should have added I already own an allty olight 1500, wasn’t enough on its own, tried a cheapo Amazon light too same thing. Not saying I couldn’t get used to it but I see now why people get proper ones
  11. carlbiker

    Magicshine vs Exposure

    Two decent brands, exposure has the battery integral which I like, magicshine needs a separate bank…. Exposure MaXx-D MK13 Front Light | Tredz Bikes £350 not cheap but for the 2500 lumens it does, EDIT just found it for £285 Magicshine 8000 - £220 on aliexpress, the best in class according...
  12. carlbiker

    Body Armour? Recomendations and advice.

    If be amazed if it was as cool as the Racer or similar….
  13. carlbiker

    LETS SEE YOUR RIDE FOOTAGE

    It’s a great social spot, get a butty out and chomp away whilst encouraging everyone else to be down it ?
  14. carlbiker

    LETS SEE YOUR RIDE FOOTAGE

    at 30 secs in I hit that rock drop thingy it’s defo one you do a couple runs upto. That little rock turn you walked down is also daunting at first too….I love this place!
  15. carlbiker

    Orbea Rise to coil or not to coil?

    Ive already ridden the life out of one already on a demo, plus my old Orbea Wild was all air, I know what it’s about. Changes like the coil are an experiment without massive expense as you just sell what you don’t like. Instantly I was blown away, best thing I’ve ever paid for on a bike and the...
  16. carlbiker

    Orbea Rise to coil or not to coil?

    Anywhere will service the EXT I believe but I’d just send back to Mojo. I’ve an Ohlins 20 mins away, both will do a great job but the EXT seemed to get great user feedback from what I gathered, I’ve not seen bad things regarding the Ohlins though, I will have read plenty of comparisons but I’ve...
  17. carlbiker

    Orbea Rise to coil or not to coil?

    Yeah the guys there are great, they dial it in for you, offer advice and watch you ride whilst making adjustments, highly recommend doing it this way. Plus FOD is next door which has to be the best trails / off piste stuff I’ve been on yet…..the bike with this coil was like a rebirth to me...
  18. carlbiker

    Orbea Rise to coil or not to coil?

    Runs better than expected…..nice to have a bike that behaves for a change ?
  19. carlbiker

    Protective gear (knee pads, shin guards, helmets, body armour, xyz)

    https://www.deporvillage.net/hebo-defender-pro-2-0-protective-vest-black?country=GB&gclid=CjwKCAjwmeiIBhA6EiwA-uaeFdMQKNvypKyi5HAv2T4n9xFmMXDD4WA2bOwAYhes81iJ1cWYf-A8DxoCTawQAvD_BwE looks interesting
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