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Bikes: 2005 Trek Pilot 5.0, 2001 Specialized Sirrus Pro, Kona Lava Dome, Raleigh hardtail converted to commuter, 87 Takara steel road bike, 2008 Trek Soho
Originally Posted by
ginsoakedboy
rechargeable NiMH cells are a poor choice for bike lights because they run at max output right up until they just die off suddenly. Thus, you can end up with no light at all because you don't get the gradual dimming that you get with NiCad or Li-Ion that lets you know you are running out of power.
The Cygolite NiMH Xtra has a low battery indicator. At that point you can cut back one of the lights to conserve if you'd like, either to the 6W or the 10W. I've always felt pretty comfortable with it. Again, I'll make a case for this light. Unless you have a DIY thing, this is the most light for the money that I've ever heard of. I think $80 at beyond bikes.
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