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Old 09-20-18 | 12:32 PM
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Bikes: Surly CrossCheck, Krampus

Cycco recommended that magicshine clone, and that is indeed a great value. I have two of those at home, but they go on other people's bikes. I don't like the narrowness of the beam (even with the add-on diffuser lens, that just changes it from a tiny spot to a narrow slit).

I get great results from this light, attached to my handlebars with interlocking hose clamps. The one I bought claimed to be 1000 or 1200 lumens or something, I'm surprised this one claims only 400, maybe that's actually accurate. The zoomable head allows me to set a spot on the ground with a size I like (and all on the ground, not wasted on street signs and annoying people in their eyes). Recommend adding to that purchase one or two higher-quality batteries. I have two good batteries and swap them every time I charge (which for me is about once a week in the dark season). At this price point, the battery is where they're skimping.
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