Hi all. What's the current choice in internal-battery cutoff beam (StVZO compliant or similar) bike front lights?
I've been (very) happy with my Philips Saferide on the commuter, but wouldn't mind something a bit sleeker for my newer road bike for when I take it commuting. I'm not interested in symmetric beam lights (unless I get one to flash back the people who dazzle me), and I don't want to deal with breaking cables.
Choices I'm aware of:
B&M Ixon IQ Premium - probably the current benchmark, but still rocking 4 x AA's so I'm not sure how it achieves 5 hours run time unless it's not as bright as the Philips...
Specialized Flux Expert / Elite - would be the choice if I had the budget... love the remote switch and high/low modes.
Supernova Airstream - 205 lumens according to their newest info.
Trelock 950 - outsider; narrow beam from photos I've seen.
They seem to be the brightest choices. Anything else worth considering?
Thanks.
I've been (very) happy with my Philips Saferide on the commuter, but wouldn't mind something a bit sleeker for my newer road bike for when I take it commuting. I'm not interested in symmetric beam lights (unless I get one to flash back the people who dazzle me), and I don't want to deal with breaking cables.
Choices I'm aware of:
B&M Ixon IQ Premium - probably the current benchmark, but still rocking 4 x AA's so I'm not sure how it achieves 5 hours run time unless it's not as bright as the Philips...
Specialized Flux Expert / Elite - would be the choice if I had the budget... love the remote switch and high/low modes.
Supernova Airstream - 205 lumens according to their newest info.
Trelock 950 - outsider; narrow beam from photos I've seen.
They seem to be the brightest choices. Anything else worth considering?
Thanks.