velomaniac
MacRetro Rider
I know of a source of used but still useful studded tyres. Usual sizes, so no fat bike tyres but loads of tread and studs still present.
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Yeah I picked up some studded tyres cheap in the summer, never ridden studded tyres yet, so will be interesting if I get to use them!
What do you guys do about lights? Or do you just use your Jedi powers and see "through" the darkness??
I have a decent light I use helmet mounted which lasts a few hours, and a reasonable bar mounted light that takes 18650 batteries so I can carry spares.
I get that on the fire road climb I can use low power setting, but I'm not convinced my lights will last the distance. Maybe this year is the year I ask Santa very nicely for some new bike lights
What do you guys do about lights? Or do you just use your Jedi powers and see "through" the darkness??
I have a decent light I use helmet mounted which lasts a few hours, and a reasonable bar mounted light that takes 18650 batteries so I can carry spares.
I get that on the fire road climb I can use low power setting, but I'm not convinced my lights will last the distance. Maybe this year is the year I ask Santa very nicely for some new bike lights
velomaniac
MacRetro Rider
18mm x 65mm dimensions Batteries usually LiPo (lithium battery) but also available as NiMH (Nickel Metal Hybrid). Basically a traditional cylindrical battery that is rechargeable and around 3.6v usually used in battery power packs for lights etc but also as individual batteries for torches etc.
I believe at Strathpuffer there will be some kind of stand operated by the sponsors where lights can be charged for a nominal fee.
I believe at Strathpuffer there will be some kind of stand operated by the sponsors where lights can be charged for a nominal fee.
I got a lamp which uses 18650 batts a couple of years ago - great wee setup and really bright - right up to the point the charger disintegrated and then one of the (very flimsy) wires detached at the business end of the lamp. Batts are excellent though 
Yes, Covid strikes again
Hopefully entries can just roll over to the next Puffer (in 2138 probably!) and I can actually manage do a bit of preparation beforehand...
velomaniac
MacRetro Rider
Brian, look at Reyt Pack in the rides and events section, it's got you written all over it. I will be testing out my entry on 3rd January for our festive frolic ride if that's allowed to go ahead
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