Originally Posted by
chico1st
i think i have actaully decided to not go with one of these... i had no idea the lights themselves were so expensive I have seen them all for 80$+
I leave my bike in sketchy places and try not to sink too much money into it... so that WHEN its stolen i wont be crushed

You can get them for less than that.
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...s.php?id=26606
I've seen dynamo lights for even less ($30-$40ish). There are probably also some that are easily detachable to carry with you like normal battery powered lights.
Edit: $40
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...&category=3679