Same here, [MENTION=452633]52telecaster[/MENTION]. My knowledge has been deepened and broadened here. Cycling has become more efficient and fun as a result of the things I learn here, including dynamo lighting. High priced stuff is the leading edge, and I follow along behind with lesser stuff. I enjoy researching and shopping, so I've bought B&M lights from the French web site xxcycle.com where prices are low and selection is huge. I find bargains on dynamo hubs, sometimes used. It's true that a cutting edge dynamo system is expensive, but I don't need cutting edge, and my outlay has not been much. The first complete system I built for myself, with headlight, taillight and dynamo, cost me $130.

$130 is too much to spend if you're deciding whether you like riding at night. There have been good suggestions here with lower price points. I am almost embarrassed to admit that my new $10 light works well upon initial testing. But buying from China directly and waiting four weeks for delivery has its downsides, too.