Originally Posted by
a1penguin
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.
The Cygolite Metro 500 would of been my second choice for a self-contained handlebar lamp ( within the OP's price range ). It's too bad though that you don't get the , "easily exchangeable battery feature" unless you upgrade to the Expilion versions.