Originally Posted by
GaIslander
I recently went to a Cygolite Metro 400 as a result of some friends experience and recommendation's. I have been very happy with it. They work great and are very effective. I use much as you describe always during the day. I got the combo package with the tail light which also works very well. I can happily recommend this light group.
+1
Cygolite sells a helmet mount separately.
I wrote this a while back:
Originally Posted by
Athens80
...I don't own a Cygolite headlight myself, but I ride with someone who does, and I'm impressed. At circa $50 they provide a flash mode that is very visible in full sunlight -- they brand it as "DayLightning™" and says it's brighter than the high steady mode on the same light.
If that's in the range of what you're willing to spend, this is a worthwhile fulfillment for your visibility objective. ...
At $50 the Cygolite Metro 360 USB Bicycle Headlight is an attractive option. 4.6-star rated.
The
Metro 400 appears to be the current model at this performance point. It's available at
[$49] at the same site. It's 5-star rated but with [16] reviews so far.
Metro 400 Product Description
- 400 lumen output with a 4 watt Cree X-Lamp LED
- DayLightning flash mode boosts 500+ lumens of lightning-like flashes for added day riding safety
- Custom TIR optics maximizes beam angle and throw
- Water resistant design for all riding conditions
- 1:45-12 hr run time
- 6 lighting modes: Bicycle: High, Medium, Low, SteadyPulse, DayLightning, and special: Walking
- USB rechargeable internal Li-ion battery with 5hr charge time
- 24/7 Safety Technology features SteadyPulse to alert night time motorists with pulses while constantly lighting your path, and DayLightning for boosted output in lightning-like flashes to enhance rider visibility in peak daylight
- Includes handlebar mount
- 110g
And now there's
a "Metro 500" version and a 550.
edit: I see that the
Metro 550 Claims a wider beam:
Product Description[h=3][/h]This Product is 550 lumen output with a 5w Cree XM-L LED. DayLightning flash mode boosts 600+ lumens of lightning-like flashes for added day riding safety. New oval spread Enhanced Cycling Optic shines and extra wide beam and distant throw. Water resistant design for all riding conditions. 6 modes (3 steady 2 flashing and 1 walking). USB rechargeable internal Li-ion battery. Side illumination ports for added visibility 1:30 ~ 10 hour run time. 110g.Made in United States.