Originally Posted by
PaulRivers
There are no "see the road" lights on the low side of $50. You could try a Planet Bike Blaze at about $50 - it's bright for the price I suppose. It's definitely way brighter than a cheap light from Target. Might be the equivalent of a Mag Light.
The light that MMACH 5 is talking about is much, much, much brighter than any of the cheapest lights you can find. It's even brighter than may far more expensive lights. I use a
MTE SSC P7 from Deal Extreme (the 2 mode is a bit more robust) because the light output is much higher than the one he uses. Either is a good choice but does require some Macguivering to fit it to a bicycle.
Originally Posted by
PaulRivers
But a $100 bike light is *dramatically* brighter than a $50 bike light. There's not much in the more than $50, less than $100 range - the p7 flashlight is the cheapest light I've heard of that counts as a "too see by" light. And I don't believe the $80 for the light includes the cost of the battery, charger, and bike mount? I personally like the Dinotte 200L, but it's like $100 for the light, plus you need the batteries and charger.
The
Magicshine 900 includes everything you need for a light. Battery (4 cell Lithium), charger, mount (o-ring) for handlebar, and cable for light. I don't think you can do better...even if you build it yourself. And that's saying a lot coming from me
