Sucks, doesn't it? However, you should have a decent front light if you are commuting regularly. With the prices of LED lights these days, there's no excuse to not have a powerful front light. You can buy decent 350-500 lumen LED flashlights on line for $15-25. Even if you have to buy rechargeable batteries, a charger, and a flashlight mount, you can get a decent setup for about $50. Do a search of 18650 LED flashlights on-line and you will be amazed at what you kind find. Lots of good info in the Electronics forum here as well.