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Originally Posted by
Stickyrunner01
Okay, so i've been lurking and reading pretty silently... now i need some help...
ready to spend about 100, could prollly swing up to 200 if necessary...
I need a headlight. I am commuting on a bike trail after dark and the light i am using is HORRIBLE! From what i have been reading, a DIY project would get me the most light... but I am not really looking for something that is perm attached to my handlebars as my commuter (06 bianchi virata), is really my road bike and i am just commuting to gain more fitness.
The P7 and the fenix names have come up alot, are those going to be the best choice for a 16-20 mph commute along a 25 mile each way route (50 RT). The way its going right now however, is that I would only need the light on the commute to work. The only time i would need it on the return would be weather related.
Also, i was reading (and might be mis-informed) that dealextreme's shipping times are kinda slow... i would really prefer to have this within a week...
help?
The electronics and lighting forum can help a lot more in this area.
I have both a Fenix and a P7. They are both outstanding but I don't need near the run time you do. Dealextreme is more than kinda slow. You could get a Fenix quickly. Get a load of rechargeable AA's and a good charger and you're set.
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