Blackburn System X3 thoughts

[dopey048]

Since I don't have any lights for my C'Dale, I'm doing the 24 of Afton, and I have a tiny budget, I am wondering if anyone has experience with the Blackburn System X3.

Or if anyone has a recommendation for a good light set up, enough for a 24 hour race and at about $100 to $150.

Thanks

[Tetreves]

You just opend a huge can of worms that's been hashed out pretty well already. Check posts on MORC back about 6 months, and do a search for DIY lights, and you should find a bunch of stuff posted already on economical lighting solutions that will make your night a success.

[dopey048]

I know I know, noobie mistake to ask something thats been hashed, rehashed, deep fat fried, and twice baked. I got Bob's recipe for the Homebrew Part 2.

Although the thought remains of any lights that I shouldn't even waste my time in buying? I know a commupter light will not be good enough for the trail.

[bpblondie]

Here are the 2 How To's created by Bob. I made one of these for the 24HOA last year and had more than enough light!

My teammates all thought I was crazy for building a light, but in the end they all wanted one!:D

I made this version, worked well for Afton:
http://www.peteryan.com/morc/BikeLightsPart2.pdf

And here is the super cheap way, but heavier battery:
http://www.peteryan.com/morc/BikeLightsPart1.pdf

There is a good thread w/ lots of info beyond those "How To's" in the GEAR sectio of the forum.

Good Luck,
Brandon

P.S. The Blackburn doesn't look too bad, but building lights is SO FUN!:banana:, and will get you a brighter light.

[dopey048]

Thanks Brandon. I'm afraid that I will zap myself but I'll give it a shot. I could always hang a lantern from my handle bars.