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@esbe - I'd avoid that particular one though, it sounds like complete crap from the reviews. Any device that allegedly goes +-20% out of specified range is not something I'd want to connect anything to. Buy a decent one, it's a lot less grief than frying your battery.

Ah, thanks for the advice! I'm actually using a nice Belkin one but that was the first I found on Amazon. I'll be sure to keep that in mind though.

Yeah go for the Mask it's so good. It charges in 2 hours via USB and lasts for 8.5 hours on flashing mode (according to the box). I have front and rear Moon lights now and they both charge via USB. I have something like this tucked away in a cupboard and just stick them both on charge when I get in (no computer required):

High Speed 7 Port USB 2.0 HUB+UK AC Power Adapter Cable: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

(I also charge my Kindle and my phone this way)

Ohh, that is rather nice. I need to have a chat with somebody about removing the decals.

In hindsight I would definitely rather do this instead of buying something off the peg. At the time though I wanted something quickly and hassle free.

Also, I found the Pista for about £650.

All three! Being able to hear a song somewhere in a pub or in a movie and then have it in your pocket instantly for the journey home is the best part!

A bit of a dredge.

Does anyone have spotify premium? Is it worth it? I'm thinking of signing up, as I don't have a huge amount of music on itunes and like the idea of taking some of my spotify stuff out and about.

I paid for Spotify premium for the past year and feel it was worth every penny.

I was weighing up the same options about half a year ago. I went for the Bianchi and I love it. However, a friend has the Feather and it's also real nice.

Me too!

1. MA3K
   
2. Cafewanda (if temp not below freezing)
   
3. upstart
   
4. Xander
   
5. Chris Pin Glove, Errrr...
   
6. Big Dave
   
7. conker (ian)
   
8. superjoe
   
9. poots
   
10. torker
    
11. Eamesy
    
12. Nigel182
    EI. almac68
    
13. Hoke
    
14. shambolic
    
15. S/J
    
16. hats
    
17. bianchimasher
    
18. bothwell
    
19. Sweats
    
20. tommmmmmmm
    
21. Will
    
22. braker
    
23. Sally
    
24. 790
    
25. Debbie East (fair weather cyclist!)
    
26. Charan
    
27. Samson
    
28. mr.c plus 1 if weather is fair
    
29. esbe (Dom)
    

SRAM Apex?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=68106&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_name=UnitedKingdom

Any experience of this one? I was about to buy a Shimano 105 for £35 but this would be much nicer on the wallet.

Good stuff. Very nice, going for long?

I don't think I'll be able to get out as early tonight so I'll probably be down for around 8-9 too.

At least it hasn't been stolen yet.

I'll come down again this evening. Enjoyed it last week.

Bobbo, pack before you turn up this evening?

^^ that looks perfect. Been on the hunt for something just like that recently. Should have UTFS sooner.

I also saw this solution on Amazon for £3.79 but I think I'd rather have the Decathlon one: [ame="http://www.amazon.co.uk/M-Wave-Multi-Bottle-Cage-bikes/dp/B0015UBI7S"]M-Wave Multi Fit Bottle Cage Fits All bikes: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Leisure[/ame]

I'd be more than up for joining in with you guys on any of the above suggestions. I'm used to 30-50 mile rides at weekends in the quiet Hampshire countryside but the streets of London seem rather daunting. I've been living here a couple of weeks now and I've hardly been out on the bike at all. It doesn't help that I know absolutely no one in London and I work from home so I have no commute to get lost in.

Ind still rides in Basingstoke though and there are about the same amount of riders as back in 2009!

Cheers for all the replies in response to my post guys. Most appreciated!

Well… nothing really specific at the moment. Mainly just riding across town, riding to the pubs, some longer rides when I'm back in the Hampshire countryside, that sort of thing. Usual non-track, non-trick stuff I suppose?

More than happy, it is bright and the light is emitted from a much larger surface area than other lights which I think makes you more visible, you also have as much light being emitted to the sides as backwards again making you more visible. My only complaint as I have already said is the waterproofing but if you are aware of this you can work round it.

Good to know, thanks for that. I think I'm leaning more toward the Shield because of my love for the Moon Mask. Perhaps I'll pick up a Fibre Flare as an additional light if one comes up cheap.

esbe, looks to yeah
http://www.tail-light-replacement.com/replacement/moon-shield-rechargeable-tail-light/

Cheers Sumo, I've also just found this picture clearly showing the strap/mount which has made up my mind:

Yeah, the Moon Gem looks a bit small. Do you know if the Shield has the same strap/mount as the Mask (or something similarly easy to remove/attach)?

What do you think? it was on my bike last week when we went to wests.

Yep, I noticed that but didn't pay too much attention to it when we were on the move. You happy running it as your only rear light?

^ The Moon Mask is a really impressive bit of kit. It's easily my favorite front light for city riding by a long way. I showed mine to Hoke and he was so impressed he went and bought one the next day. They're proper good.

Yeah I love it, even the charging indicators are so nicely done. Do you know any rear lights of comparable quality?

I got my Cateye LD610 last week along with the Moon Mask 5 led front light.

I have to say I'm really impressed with the Moon Mask, it's so tiny and well built with great attention to detail on all aspects of the design, all whilst still being bright enough. I'm much less impressed with the LD610. Sure it does the job but it looks and feels cheap and tacky in comparison to the Moon Mask and I'm not a fan of the mount. I'm considering returning it and going for something like the Fibre Flare.

I've got one of original sized ones

Do you run the full size Fibre Flare with other lights or is it bright enough on it's own?

I'd really like a set of all black, deep rim wheels.

I have a Bianchi Pista steel, it's an off-the-peg job so I'm sure its wheels aren't too great (they're ALEX Track Wheelset SOLO apparently). I don't have much experience of wheels but I know I'm happy riding these.

Can anyone tell me if a wheelset from V-Sprint would be a nice upgrade or would there not be much difference? I'm thinking of either 30 or 40mm on a Miche hub.

Thanks in advance.

Yeah, It was great to meet you all last night. Cheers for the ride down Bobbo. I'll definitely be coming along for the next one, especially now I know my way. I'm looking forward to getting involved in a few of the rides discussed too.

Already replied via PM. See you in a bit!