Brompton Night Ride and review of my lights, the B&M IQ-X

[@ickebins6948]

Thanks for sharing your toughts and the ride. You're absolutely right, the most annoying thing for me on a night ride is other cyclists who have their lights set far too high. If you can see the oncoming cyclist's face in the dark, the light is set too high. You think that should be common knowledge but well... About 50% of cyclists disagree or simply don't care. Have a nice day!

[@cycgeist]

Thank you for your comment. 😃 Glad to hear I am not the only one who notices.

[@MotoGoYo]

That light is bright. In England we have now upgraded to four candles at the front. I have just bought the Brompton G Line and bought a small LED light. The G Line larger wheels and chunkier tyres make it ride nicely.

[@cycgeist]

Sounds good! I am so curious to also try out the G-Line soon.

[@zerg_zwerg]

Very atmospheric ride, espeically the trains!🚅🌃

[@dergiuse911]

Nice video 👍🏽. Had a test ride of the T line around the Munich Brompton junction store some weeks ago. Definitely a brilliant bike and good riding experience.

[@cycgeist]

Thank you. The T-Line must be so light compared to the C-Line. 🪶

[@mardiffv.8775]

I use wool socks up to 1 C and I put another sock over the first sock during freezing temperatures. Of course I have boots that are 1 seize bigger then my normal shoes. Wool is a good isolating natural material that has 1 advantage over other fabric > it is still warm even when the socks are wet. I also use lace up boots with a layer of Thinsulate fabric inside, keeping feet warm. I notice you wear knitted gloves, these gloves do not shield your hands from the cold wind. I advise you buy gloves with windproof fabric on the outside. BTW what is that beautiful lit church I see in 2 scenes? I can not recall it when I visited München (Munich in German for the viewers that do not speak German). But I stayed in a hotel in Obersendling and I cycled to the center, Olympia Park (I love the 70's architecture) and the fair (Messe) in East München.

[@cycgeist]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with winter gear for cycling! I will consider your recommendations for the sake of my hands and feet. ^^ The churches we can see in the video are Mariahilfkirche of Au and Heilig-Kreuz Kirche of Giesing (in order of appearance).

[@mardiffv.8775]

@@cycgeist Vielen Dank für Ihre Antwort. Ja, ik spreche auch Deutsch, aber für die Internationale Leute hier spreche ich English. Grüßen aus Utrecht Stadt, die Niederlande.

[@LimeGreenSneakerFaith]

Nice video. The framing is perfect. I'm trying to find that sweet angle when filming my rides. What's your secret to get your shoots. I plan to do a light review too. I do a weekly 10 miles a night so lighting is key. Thanks for sharing

[@cycgeist]

Thank you, I am using a handlebar mount (Ram Mount 🐏) but this gets shaky quickly. Otherwise, I film with the phone in one hand, when I am not going too fast and the streets are not too busy. And yes, a good bike light is crucial, especially during the dark season!

[@fatimaSM236]

Nice video!

[@cycgeist]

Thank you :) Editing the video was a lot of fun. And if you like, that makes me even happier.

[@taurusthebull22]

What time did you shoot this.?

[@cycgeist]

Roughly 9 p.m. in November. 🍂

[@avivd9291]

...I've been thinking about getting ing the B&M....and, after seeing your perspective, I will get it now (because you cannot trust ANY DRIVERS in California - most are one their phones while they drive) to make myself more visible on my Dahon. oh - and I wear CHUPS wool socks when I ride when it's cold! :-). also, thanks for showing us around your part of Munich!

[@cycgeist]

Thank you! Glad to hear that I was able to help you with your decision for brighter lights. :) But it is terrible to hear about such crazy car drivers in California - please take care! Thanks for the socks recommendation, I will check them out.