Originally Posted by
pdlamb
All true, no doubt. Also likely true is that you have to remember all the lights (which bicycle did you leave them on?) before you go for a dark time ride (evening or morning, depending on commute). That's in addition to making sure that all the batteries are fresh or freshly charged before you take off.
I've paid more than that for a dyno lighting system. But for that extra $ I don't have to worry about kerfuffling with batteries or chargers. But of course I ride a limited number of bikes.
Personal preference. To-may-to or to-mah-to?
Yes, personal preference. My battery comes off every night and goes on the charger. It's pretty easy to do and to remember.
The lights, on the other hand are left on the bike and, since all of my bikes are in the same place, it's easy enough to swap them from bike to bike.