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Old 08-08-11 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mechBgon
I think the most practical approach is to just get an LED light. The emission pattern of an LED is nothing like the emission pattern of an incandescent filament, so even if you could find an LED replacement, the resulting beam pattern would be all wrong.

For a cost-effective LED headlight, how about the Lyt N: http://harriscyclery.net/product/bus...light-3200.htm

For a taillight, how about... *drum roll* ...a Planet Bike SuperFlash. Or if you really want a generator-powered one, this one's cool: http://harriscyclery.net/product/bus...light-3133.htm
My interest lies in replacing bulbs on a 1966 Raleigh 3-speed. To be honest I would prefer incandescent replacements if I could find them. The look of a DL-1 just isn't the same with new-fangled lights. I already have one of those Toplights on my commuter though.
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