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Originally Posted by
tarwheel
The CygoLite NiteRover costs about $70-80, puts out a lot of light and holds a charge for a long time. It has two lights, low beam and high, which you can run separately or together. I've had one for about 5 years with no problems. On low beam (which is enough light for commuting on my route), it holds enough charge to last me 4+ hours -- which amounts to a whole week of commuting for me. I only use my lights in the morning, and my commute is about 45 minutes each way.
From my experience, this is the winner hands down. That is if it's the Xtra model 16 watt. I have the Planet Bike Alias 15W too and while it has a smart charger, it's a pain in the rear in just about every other regard.
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