Originally Posted by
cyccommute
Number 7.
I said that Reason number 6 wasn't the final one. That does bring up a good question for the dynamo crowd...How do you fix flats in the dark? Or make adjustments? Or check out a weird drive train sound? Or look at your speedometer? Or see if that growling sound is a lion, a tiger or bear? Oh my!
I carry a spare backup headlamp. My speedometer has a backlight, but I don't use the speedometer anymore.
I like small things. This is my back up headlamp. The size of two AA battery.
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Originally Posted by
PatrickGSR94
I personally don't like having to deal with external battery packs and wires and such. I wanted a bright "to see by" light with integrated battery and USB charging, and the Cygolite Expilion fits the bill. I picked up the 700 lumen model on Amazon right after Christmas for right around $100 or so (I think it may have been on sale).
It's been a great light so far. It uses an 18650 cell, which resides in a proprietary casing. That means you have to buy their battery if you want a spare, for around $30. But the cell is removable and you can swap out cells if need be.
That's a high markup considering 18650 cells are $5 a piece or less. Then again, that light you have is just a flashlight with a fancy bike mount. I have a 26650 flashlight that does the same thing, they cost $20.
For folks recommending AAA batteries for front lights, this is the second decade of the 21st century. There are way better choices than AAA batteries.