Originally Posted by dekindy
My intent is not to scare Laura-Jane unless you count describing the Vega accurately as a beam. Maybe having the ground in front of you illuminated is overrated, but I don't think so. She specified pitch black commuting. I ride on unlit country roads and do not feel the Vega is the best choice even though it is the only light I have now.
I also commute on unlit country roads - the Vega suits my purposes just fine. If you want something to light up what's directly below you, rather than what's ahead of you, a cheap $20 LED headlight used along with your main light will solve your problem.
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