Originally Posted by
Richard Cranium
I guess if you want the convenience of using a light with cells integrated in the body then PDW has at least two good tail lights.
But after using lights with higher power battery packs - I don't see big benefits. A MS tail light can be had around $30 and connected to a 4xAA $2 battery carrier from Radio Shack and still out perform these lights while lasting much longer as well.
Of course one could argue the hassle of strapping on the battery carrier and taping or soldering two wires......... In any event I'll take four.........
Battery packs.... ew. Don't want them. More cables and junk to have to keep attached to the bike. More failure modes, and more stuff to break. And more stuff to get stolen. Also, I commute on my road bike and it's easy to remove my two PBSF and Junkfire torches when I go on a Saturday ride and don't need the lights. On the commuter, I can remove the lights so they don't get stolen while I am in the store running errands.