thanks everyone for the feedback. I did more research after my previous post and I'm leaning towards the IQ-X based on the photos and videos I've seen of it. I like the even beam of light it gives out.

I'm still trying to figure out what tail light.

I agree getting the hub make since, but I'm looking at getting a different commuter bike since I will be commuting more often now.

Previously, I was more of fair weather commuter and that had to do with distance (30 miles) and how much longer the commute would be having to slow down with many shaded areas and roads that aren't regularly plowed. My commute is getting considerably shorter so I'm hoping to commute year round depending on how much snow we get during winter. While commuting with an inch or so seems possible there are times we get several inches at one time. I have a short commute on a rural road and if the snow gets plowed onto the shoulder I won't be able to ride. I'd be forced to ride in the traffic lane and that doesn't make sense on this road.