tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534311928413156169.post6924797731150269360..comments2023-04-06T02:20:33.061+10:00Comments on Life with a Trike: ReelightsAaron...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12865074332241279242noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534311928413156169.post-37408335906002782882011-01-25T11:03:30.579+11:002011-01-25T11:03:30.579+11:00Hello anonymous! Re the gears when I installed the...Hello anonymous! Re the gears when I installed the derailleurs I also installed the motor so I am not sure if they are 'better' option for hills then the hub gears. From memory the gear range on say an 7 speed derailleur with a 'granny gear' would be comparable to the gear range on a hub. It certainly is easier with hub gears though as you can change gears whilst stopped - very handy when you need to shift down to low gears to get moving again with a heavy load! Also I had the benefit of the 'Schlumpf Mountain Drive' so no hill was to steep when I had low gear selected on that.<br /><br />Re the lights I only have the rear reelight installed and it lasts a while when stopped so easily does traffic lights. It is not as bright as some of the battery operated rear lights around but given its install and forget nature I am very happy with it. I sort of did what you suggested re the taping of light to front box - I wrote about it in June 2009 under the 'gadgets' post. Now I use a helmet mounted light - see April 2010 post.<br /><br />Glad you like the blog!Aaron...https://www.blogger.com/profile/12865074332241279242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534311928413156169.post-62774304808333456362011-01-25T07:12:35.522+11:002011-01-25T07:12:35.522+11:00Hi there - I've read your blog with fascinatio...Hi there - I've read your blog with fascination. I am considering getting a Christiania too. I live in an area with some hills and was wondering if the derailleur gear option would be better than the hub gears. How steep are your hills ? Was any hill just too much for the trike?<br /><br />Lastly, how long does the standlight last for? Long enough for traffic lights? Are they bright enough to see, or would you need additional lighting for that. I can see any mounting points either. A friend suggested gaffer taping a maglite type <br />torch to the top of the box. <br /><br />Hope to read more posts..<br /><br />Edit - can't seem to post as anything other than anonymous - sorry!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534311928413156169.post-21976141436442165572010-12-29T16:28:25.264+11:002010-12-29T16:28:25.264+11:00Actually I did put an extra magnet on as I had one...Actually I did put an extra magnet on as I had one left over from a Reelight set where I did not use the front light. I found three magnets made the 'standlight' function work after a shorter distance.Aaron...https://www.blogger.com/profile/12865074332241279242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534311928413156169.post-22104237190257094142010-12-27T09:26:12.299+11:002010-12-27T09:26:12.299+11:00How have you got on with them? We have them on our...How have you got on with them? We have them on our Madsen, and found it was worth getting an extra magnet kit to improve them at low speed. We've paired with some Pedalite pedals so there is plenty of non-battery light going on.<br /><br />http://www.pedalite.com/DrMekonhttp://bakfiets.co.uk/noreply@blogger.com