Wow, these look like GOOD lights, and the prices are good, too.

I was just telling Aaron that I didn't think anyone had solved the problem of charging a battery with a generator (on a bicycle), but I see they have. One of these lights stays on for four minutes after you stop.

https://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2010/06/spanninga.html

Most modern generator lights stay on for several minutes after a stop. They use large capacitors rather than batteries, since they can be charged much more efficiently. The Spanninga lights look like a very nice budget option, but apparently don't put out nearly as much light as the B&M models.

Actually, they're not necessarily "large" capacitors. More like super efficient capacitors. The past 5 years have been good to capacitors.
-Gene-

interesting that they don't make any claims about how bright they are. The headlight doesn't look like the emitter is on a heat sink, which would definitely limit the lumens.

I've been wondering about that too. But, ya know. The LED is mounted, basically, on the lens, so the lens sort of acts like a heat sink, or at least the wind directly on the LED should cool it.
-Gene-

Busch and Muller has a whole range of lights with the "standlights" a bit more expensive than the Spanninga. But they are excellent lights. I have 3 different versions of headlights and 2 different taillights all with the stand light feature. I have a couple of JOS/Spanninga and they are of decent quality. I like them because they are a bit different.

Aaron

Whoa whoa whoa you guys.... this is starting to sound too much like "Electronics and Gadgets." Please limit discussion to aesthetic concerns and "holy crap this is way brighter than my 1978 dynamo light!"

My Schmidt E6 doesn't have a standlight, which sucks, but is there anything with as good a beam and as bright? Also, it looks right on my vintage frame. I'd rather not have a big, black plastic light.

I saw these the other day.. I really want one of those taillights for my (c&v) Trek 520's rear rack..

It's good to know about Busch and Müller lights, but I think I'll try the Spanninga lights first, since they cost so much less.

Take a look at the B&M Cyo it comes in a silver case, I got mine from Longleaf Bicycles.

Aaron