Originally Posted by
cyccommute
Umm...
When did I say anything about not riding at night?
Dream on, Buckaroo. Generator lights aren't going to be replacing battery powered lights anytime in the near future. And, yes, you can get a generator LED set up for $200. But that's $200 per bike. Meanwhile I can get 3 battery powered lights for less then the cost of labor on building the wheel that have higher output and I can use on any bike I like.
You are correct on the price. However, that's still 4 times the cost of other available lights that aren't "be seen" lights.
1. You said you don't ride at night (see bike path comment).
2. They already have on most of planet (the US is by far the minority).
3. 80 USD is a the price for a product with a support and a warranty (2 years minimum) from a major company.