Originally Posted by
HydroG33r
I've been looking at the Busch & Müller (Mueller) stuff on
Peter White Cycles for a little while now, but I'm so confused about which to buy... love the descriptions & reviews, but it's SO hard to compare head to head by features or price. While I was considering a dynamo hub generator this year, I think it's still a bit out of my price range (especially since I don't need a new wheel). That said, B&M do appear to have some good battery options.
I have the L&M Urban 700 right now, and don't like the round beam... really want the shaped beam.
Any rave reviews on a specific battery-powered B&M or other?
(This one is from me, rambles on a bit, and also I ended up testing the Phillips Saferide which is a nice shaped beam light)
http://www.bikeforums.net/commuting/...e-ranking.html
Ixon Iq Premium
REVIEW: Busch & Muller Ixon IQ Premium - Warning Photo Heavy
Phillips Saferide
Philips LED bike light (LBL), battery powered, with cutoff
For something much brighter, Specialized has a light coming out that looks promising (Flux Expert) -
Specialized Bicycle Components
The marketing says "True vehicle lighting for your bicycle", whether this is real or is just marketing hype that won't pan out, we won't know until we start seeing beamshots, and according to my local dealer it won't actually be available until December.
If you don't need long battery runtime, I think the Phillips Saferide is the easiest light to recommend. I own both that and the Ixon Iq Premium. Nicer color temperature from the light than the Ixon, and it feels like it's brighter (whether it actually is or not I'm not sure, haven't had a problem actually seeing stuff).