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Originally Posted by DaFlake
I prefer using brands that I know so that I know I am getting what I paid for. I commute and find that anything under 800 Lumen is pretty much pointless and going high such as the one above can blind on coming traffic. Light in Motion and Night Rider are some of the best I have dealt with. Sticking with 1100 lumens is probably best for a road commute (it is what I use) and both companies have products in that range.
FYI, you can find them for cheaper in an off brand on Amazon, but be careful. Most of them don't pass the lumen test.
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I hear you. I have friends who build their own, modify the cheap imports, and get the cheap imports. None have had the reliable use I see from good brands.
I've had or have DiNotte, NiteRider, CygoLite, Planet Bike and Bontrager.
The NiteRider self contained units are bigger but nicely user serviceable. The Bontrager ion line have a really nice physical format that make them superb flashlights too. Their bike mounts are really nice.
The approx 800 lumen models perform, are quite affordable and have good battery life. They really help you get a pair. A pair is really important. A pair lets one blink, gives you spare or battery time, really good coverage.
Most have GoPro compatible mounts now but the Bontragers had that early and you have lots of shops that carry their mounts and accessories.
Consider a good tail light. That's REALLY important for safety. The Bontrager Flare is top rated and bundled with an ion headlight. That might be one of the best packages out there to get you the performance, quality and accessories in one package.