Don't Forget

Simonb said:

Don't forget to take any batteries out of lights which you might not be
using again until the autumn.

(like I did last year and found one of them a corroderd mess)

Serves you right for not using rechargables. >:-)

--
Phil Cook looking north over the park to the "Westminster Gasworks"

Simonb said:

Don't forget to take any batteries out of lights which you might not be
using again until the autumn.

Used mine tonight coming home from a friends house.

Having ridden there in good early-evening daylight, I'd had to go back
once for my lights. If I'd taken the batteries out, I'd doubtless have
found myself having to beg a lift home, or with a long, dark walk.

--
Nick Kew

Haven't forgotten but the batteries go in the kit bag under saddle in a
waterproof box, just in case the lights which remain on the bike are
needed.

TR

Nick Kew said:

Having ridden there in good early-evening daylight, I'd had to go back
once for my lights. If I'd taken the batteries out, I'd doubtless
have found myself having to beg a lift home, or with a long, dark
walk.

Well, if you're continuing to use a particular light, don't take the
batteries out!

On Mon, 11 Apr 2005 19:56:44 +0100 someone who may be "Simonb"
<[email hidden]> wrote this:-

Quoted message said:

Don't forget to take any batteries out of lights which you might not be
using again until the autumn.

Another advantage of dynamos.

--
David Hansen, Edinburgh | PGP email preferred-key number F566DA0E
I will always explain revoked keys, unless the UK government
prevents me by using the RIP Act 2000.

On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 13:05:22 +0100 someone who may be "Simonb"
<[email hidden]> wrote this:-

Quoted message said:

Good point: dynamos don't need batteries and they are always ready. But you
can't quickly and easily move them from one bike to another;

Why go to all that hassle when one can have a dynamo on every bike?

Quoted message said:

they introduce drag, and weight (even when not needed);

They introduce drag when needed. It is not a great deal.

They introduce weight when not needed. This is not noticeable.
Alternatives include being a party pooper because one needs to get
home before dark, or being a criminal if one decides to work late.
Each to their own.

Quoted message said:

even the high-end models are not as bright as
comparable battery lights.

In an escalating war of brightness it is clear who will win.

--
David Hansen, Edinburgh | PGP email preferred-key number F566DA0E
I will always explain revoked keys, unless the UK government
prevents me by using the RIP Act 2000.

David Hansen said:

They introduce drag when needed.

Even hub dynamos?

Quoted message said:

They introduce weight when not needed. This is not noticeable.

Some will beg to differ.

Quoted message said:

Alternatives include being a party pooper because one needs to get
home before dark, or being a criminal if one decides to work late.
Each to their own.

The answer to this one is simple. If I'm likely to be cycling in the dark,
I'll carry lights. It doesn't take a great deal of organisation.

Quoted message said:

In an escalating war of brightness it is clear who will win.

Cars? I'm not fighting a war of brightness; I just love being able to hare
along at night, at full speed.

Simonb said:

David Hansen said:

In an escalating war of brightness it is clear who will win.

Cars? I'm not fighting a war of brightness;

You have to admit it's a very cool phrase, though.

tom

--
THE DRUMMER FROM DEF LEPPARD'S ONLY GOT ONE ARM!

Simonb said:

Don't forget to take any batteries out of lights which you might not be
using again until the autumn.

All mine go in the baby's multitudinous toys when they're half exhausted.

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Quoted message said:

Simonb said:

Don't forget to take any batteries out of lights which you might not be
using again until the autumn.

All mine go in the baby's multitudinous toys when they're half exhausted.

The baby or the batteries?

cheers,
clive