New Ay Up lights

This is the way of things - I procrastinate about buying something, in this case off-road mountain bike lights, then after much deliberation I come to a conclusion and make the leap. This serves to build up the sense of anticipation to delirious levels. Then a couple of days after ordering it I go and break a finger. When they arrive, after all the anticipation I'm going to have to wait probably at least another 2 weeks before I try them. Gutted!

I went for Ay Up lights and picked the MTB kit which includes 4 lights in 2 pairs totalling 640 lumens combined. A narrow beam and wide beam pair. 3 batteries - two 3hr helmet mounted and one 6hr stem mounted one. The kit is well stocked with spares and optional bits. And the charger is a dual charger with circuitry to cut the charging once it reaches full charge. I'm really impressed with it all. My only niggle is the way the roll up carry case it comes with works, It feels as though it's a bit of a squash to get it all in. and when you do you have to go over-stretching the elastic straps that keep it together.

But that's not what I bought it for!! I wanted light! I've charged up the batteries and fired up the lamps - They are awesome. Compared with what else is out there on the market, you'll struggle to beat it for £250. Can't wait for winter!!!