Originally Posted by PatrickGSR94

Yes this, exactly. I also run a Cygolite Expilion front light, and the Steady Pulse mode or whatever is called, is indispensable for being able to see in front of you in dark conditions, but also draw the eyes of motorists with its slight flash/pulses every few seconds (not a steady flash, but it's just on and then pulses 3 times every few seconds).

IMHO that's what makes an expensive light better than a cheaper light - the mode choices.

For daytime I use the Expilion's Day Flash mode which stays off but flashes 3 times at max brightness every couple of seconds. Another great thing about that mode is that even though the flashes are max brightness, the battery lasts a VERY long time. I can usually get 1-2 weeks' worth of commutes out of a single charge in summer months when I don't have to use any of the steady light modes (decent daylight both in the morning and afternoon commutes).