Troute Darkness Dominator front light review
Troute Darkness Dominator front light review (published by BikeRadar.com)
We ran Troute lights last year without a problem and the machined head, screw-?x connectors and big battery of the Darkness Dominator has proved equally bombproof over the past two months.
Fire up the three XML U2 LEDs in the ovalised head unit and you get a ludicrously bright maximum ?boost? setting of 2,600 lumens (theoretical is 3,000). This is ? literally ? brilliant for deliberately throwing riders in front into shadow for overtaking moves or fast and techy descents, and for 90 percent of the time the (approx 1,000 lumen) High setting is ample. There?s a low setting for cruising too, or you can choose a ?ve-level version when you order..
Short winter days prompt spike in bike accidents (published by BikeRadar.com)
The holidays may mean it?s the most wonderful time of the year, except if you?re on a bicycle, walking or running, alongside the road. With less daylight hours, and bad weather, the winter can be the most dangerous time of the year for non motorized users. Following a dramatic rise in bicycle and pedestrian fatalities in Kansas City, the local alternative transport group, BikeWalkKC, has called on motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians to practice greater awareness and to take safety precautions.
BikeWalkKC is calling on all parties sharing the road to be careful in the dark, during twilight, and when low sun makes visibility hard. The group recommend that pedestrians and cyclists wear reflective clothing or bright colors. Motorists are encouraged to slow down around schools, busy intersections and pedestrian areas, while bicyclists should use lights at nights according to state and local laws, and more importantly follow all traffic rules. .
Best bike clothing of 2011 (published by BikeRadar.com)
Continuing our look back at the last 12 months, we take a look at the clothing that kept our testers comfortable and cosy orcool.
From the wallet-busting Giro Factor shoes and the pricey Mavic HC H20 winter jacket, to the frost-beating Pearl Izumi Barrier gloves, there’s something here for any cyclist looking to splurge on that special piece of kit. While the prices and application of these ten items vary considerably, they all have one thing in common – a top rating..
