Originally Posted by
BrooklyntoNYC
I think a good light to see the road with should be 2W or higher, i have a 2W one from Planet Bike.
I got two 5 watt cree q5 lights with zoom AND I feel its a very good and safe minimum what you need in complete darkness. If you are commuter u need stronger lights to see the road better, when u have dim street lights and lights from upcoming cars.