Originally Posted by
Psimet2001
Lighting fanatics are an interresting bunch. Always fun technology to see in person but riding around here sub 1000 lumens has been more than fine. 400-800 seems to be the sweet spot whether in the country or riding in the city.
+1
I use a 700 lumen Ay-Up light and it is just right.
More than that just requires a bulkier and heavier battery pack to power something that isn't required and not liked by oncoming motorists either.
Especially as bicycle head lights are often not pointing exactly where they should be to prevent unwelcome glare.