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08-02-2004, 06:16 PM

On Sun, 1 Aug 2004 22:12:34 -0500, Russ <nospamrs@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>
> I'd like to get some input from others on the topic of headlamp setups.
> There are a lot of choices and lights get very expensive.
>
> Background
> - My bike is a Specialized Elite
> - I ride locally in neighborhoods and on trails
> - I want to not just be seen at night, I really want to *see*
> - I'd like at least 2-4 hours at full brightness. Also, selectable light
> levels.
>
> My question is the "sweetspot" between cost and light performance?
>
> Thanks
> Russ
>
>

I posted a similar enquiry a couple of weeks ago and received a number of
most informative responses. A copy of the thread can be found at:

http://www.bicycle-forum.com/general...ke_311067.html

In the end I purchased a Cateye HL-EL400 as a 'be seen' light. I'll no
doubt buy the HL-EL500 when it becomes available in the US (it boasts
1,000 candlepower as opposed to 90). Seems that when I really need to
light the road (which I don't at the moment), I'll go for a hub system.

08-02-2004, 06:16 PM	#17 (permalink)
Glm Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Headlamp recommendations for night riding On Sun, 1 Aug 2004 22:12:34 -0500, Russ <nospamrs@comcast.net> wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I'd like to get some input from others on the topic of headlamp setups. > There are a lot of choices and lights get very expensive. > > Background > - My bike is a Specialized Elite > - I ride locally in neighborhoods and on trails > - I want to not just be seen at night, I really want to see > - I'd like at least 2-4 hours at full brightness. Also, selectable light > levels. > > My question is the "sweetspot" between cost and light performance? > > Thanks > Russ > > I posted a similar enquiry a couple of weeks ago and received a number of most informative responses. A copy of the thread can be found at: http://www.bicycle-forum.com/general...ke_311067.html In the end I purchased a Cateye HL-EL400 as a 'be seen' light. I'll no doubt buy the HL-EL500 when it becomes available in the US (it boasts 1,000 candlepower as opposed to 90). Seems that when I really need to light the road (which I don't at the moment), I'll go for a hub system.