I'm sorry. I didn't mean that I was going to drop the whole $500 on a light! The $500 was for a bunch of things, including quality panniers, a mirror, AND a light. I gave up on the panniers for the same reason I've quit my light search. Instead, I use a $25 Schwinn trunk that converts into a lightweight pannier. The mirror cost twenty bucks and it's the best bike purchase I've ever made.

Now, even though I begged you guys not to start bombarding me with pictures and links to YOUR lights, I'm kind of glad that you did anyway, because this is probably the first time I've EVER seen two people recommend the same exact light (the $22 cree)! Maybe we're getting somewhere!

TSL commented that any light is better than no light. I have a 10 watt Nite Rider right now that does the job OK when it will take a charge, but the battery is so old that I can only get about 20 minutes out of it. Yeah, it's a light, but it's also a stress-producer, as I never know when it's going to drop dead on me. For this reason, I don't think it's a lot better than "no" light. Besides, my solution has simply been to ride after the sun comes up and before it goes down.

SHOOT!!!! I can't believe I got sucked back in to discussing all the different lights again! MODERATORS? I've made a grave mistake in starting this thread. Please strike it and put me out of my misery!!!!!!!