Originally Posted by
noglider
I like the Cygolite products, too. I have a Streak 350 which is smaller than a Metro. I don't use it often, as the bike I ride regularly has a dynamo-powered light. Cygolite's steady flash feature is really good, because it's on all the time, which lets me see. And the flash makes me visible.
I like the Cygolite's mount. It goes on quickly and really tight, because the bolt is long and locks into a spherical indentation and the nut is long enough to get a good grip on it.
Cygolite is also a nice company. They make their products in the USA, and customer service is excellent. I used it once.
But with that said, my German-made dynamo powered light is a lot dimmer, and honestly, it's sufficient for me. And it doesn't have a flash feature, and I haven't died yet. I don't know how many lumens it puts out, but it might be well under 200. One reason it works is that the German-designed lights have specially shaped beams which spread the light out in a deliberate pattern without wasting light where you don't need it.
I really like my Cygolite Metro 500. I use the flashing mode for my morning commute. It's OK for night rides but on steady bright, it doesn't last more than 1.5 hours. I still like my trusty XinTD flashlight which has a few more lumens. The Cygolite taillights are excellent products. I have the original and recently purchased the Hotshot Pro which is 150 lumens.
I don't ride in the rain, so I can't comment on how waterproof these products are.
I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another Cygolite product. Good quality and value.