Originally Posted by patentcad
I got a Light and Motion MV Logic light. Like it fine, but decided haolgen isn't bright enough for my expanding pre-dawn riding needs, so I'm going for their NiMh Arc HD system:
http://www.bikelights.com/Products/Arc.htm#
2-3x brighter than the MV Logic system, longer battery run times. Slightly heavier battery. I'm unconcerned about an extra .5 lb. of batter weight, I'm not racing MTB's with this light.
Here's the Solo MV Logic:
http://www.bikelights.com/Products/solo_logic_mv.htm
The logic is fine, works as advertised, the cars won't miss you with it. But not quite enough illumination for the black as death country roads I frequent around here and the 30mph downhills. My wife will inherit the Solo as a dog walking light (beats the hell out of that Mag Lite flashlight she carries).
I'd love to hear feedback on bicycle lights from those with experience. The L&M Arc system seems reasonably priced for an Arc HD light, I can get it for $359 from my LBS. The Solo Logic was about $180 (I'm sure you can buy them for less).
Since my post regarding my Cateye Doubleshot/Tripleshot LED setup got deleted, I'll sum it up here:
With the Triple Shot on my handlebars and the Doubleshot on my helmet, on a pitch black road in the middle of the lane, I feel like I'm driving my car when pedaling along at 30 mph. It is bright. Even at 40 mph descents, I am not outrunning the Doubleshot.
I was completely hung up on buying an HID setup before, but after getting a few cycles in the batteries (takes a few rides before they hold a good charge), I no longer lust after an HID light. I'm perfectly happy with this setup, really. And, you can get both lights off eBay for around $380 if you shop around.