Originally Posted by
MTBJason
I am looking to supplement my current Magicshine 900 lumen handlebar mounted headlight and Bontrager Flare rear light with a helmet light. My riding consists of 75% commuting on local paved trails with a short stretch along a paved shoulder and 25% mountain biking. My main focus is for a helmet light so I can see better when I am mountain biking, but I would like to be more visible on my commute as well, though I don't often deal with a lot of traffic. I would prefer it to have a front and rear light in one and I would like it to stay around $100 or less.
A few I have seen that I like the designs are the VIS360 from Light & Motion
Vis 360 - Light & Motion and the Lezyne Macro Duo
Lezyne - Engineered Design - Products - LED Lights - Macro Duo
Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I'm not sure what to look for as far as Lumens.
I think theres going to be compromises when choosing a helmet light with integral rear light. If your magicshine is an mj-808, or mj-900, it may work out better to get a battery extention wire and helmet mount. Could get both under $20, and get a new bar lamp. If your primary intended new use is mountain biking. For the $80 left you could get a nice bar lamp. The magicshine should have a strobe, and is likely better suited for helmet anyways.