Originally Posted by
Hangtownmatt
I have a NiteRider 600. Been using it for a couple years. I commute year round, 5 days a week, and always in the dark very early in the morning. I run this light on the lowest setting (250 lumens) 95% of the time. Lights like this are like high horsepower engines. You rarely need the power, but when you do, it's nice to have.
Matt
I am finding 230-275 OTF/ANSI lumens are about right for commuting. It is good enough to see plenty. 600 lumens is overkill and if you have it pointed too far up, it is only going to give use cyclists a bad name.