Originally Posted by HydroG33r

I'm preparing myself for the wrath of some users on this forum as I write this post.

I use the L&M Urban 700 light on my bars and the L&M Vis 360 on my helmet. I had my first true commute in the dark yesterday on my way home from work (thanks, Fall Back!). The Vis 360 I'm using primarily for visibility to drivers; keep it on strobe mode and I'm happy with it. I have to say that I was disappointed in the Urban 700 though. I'm not saying it isn't bright enough, but the beam pattern certainly does not deliver the light where it's needed. This was especially apparent on poorly lit streets and MUP/trail sections. It leaks a lot of light out to the sides, and does not throw light as far forward as I would like.

So, now I'm in the market for a new light. I don't know that I want something brighter, just more efficient. Probably looking for a more triangular reflector I suppose rather than the spherical one on the Urban 700. I'm OK spending some dough on a good lighting setup. Even contemplating going with a Dyno system so I don't have to pull the light off and charge it after every ride...