The difference between the Edelux and the Luxos are that the Luxos steals some photons from the central beam and spreads them into a wider pattern. Over 15 mph, I prefer my Edelux--it has better "throw". Under 15 mph I prefer my Luxos, especially when slowly picking my way through icy ruts and semi-plowed streets. It's also far easier to wipe collected snow off the lens of the Luxos--there's no bezel ring to trap the snow.
I bought the IQ2 Eyc. I wasn't expecting much and I certainly didn't get much, and according to peterawfulwhitecycles's overinflated beamshots, the Eyc just has a narrower beam than the Luxos. Needless to say, I took it off and and used my diy lights instead.
Originally Posted by
ItsJustMe
How do you get a decent lighting system if you only have 3 watts to deal with? I run 5 watts just on my tail, and I certainly would not be willing to reduce that. Even with an efficient shaped beam I'd think you'd want at least 3 watts up front as well. My current light draws 8.5 watts, I imagine a shaped beam could get that down to 5 and still seem reasonable, but I'd think 10 watts would be a minimal amount of light I'd want to commute with in total.
I'm not trying to diss dynos. I'm getting involved with the discussion because I'm interested. Just not sure if I'm interested enough to drop $250+ and build a wheel in the middle of the winter, rather than just continue to use the $30 light that I'm reasonably happy with now.
A proper diy circuit can drive a dynamo light beyond 10w, enough for 1000 lumen. I have to say, what's on the market for dynamo specific lights disappoint me unless you're spending north of $300.
Originally Posted by
cycle_maven
It's gonna feel like pedaling through mud.
Incorrect.
Originally Posted by
PaulRivers
What light are you using on your tail light? A quick search for 5 watt tail light only found a 0.5 watt tail light for me (admittedly, a very very quick search).
Magicshine taillight.