Lighting

[phreezee]

Getting pretty dark on the commute these days, what do you guys recommend/use?

I'm thinking helmet mounted for portability with multiple bikes.

[Joel_D]

I have a 1000 lumens MagicShine that that's held up pretty good for the past 6years of daily bike commuting. I have mine mounted on handlebars, they also have a helmet mount as well.

They go for about $150.

[blitz]

I picked up one of the Zinger lights from MEC and it's been great. You can buy extra handlebar mounts for about $3 for use with multiple bikes.

http://www.mec.ca/product/5032-171/mec-zinger-480-usb-led-headlight/?h=50002+50037+10+50513&f=10+50002+50514

[phreezee]

Thanks guys, I ended up with this MagicShine look a like: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00CGUL65U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

Took forever to arrive but I was willing to wait.

[Penguin_Racecar]

I have a Magicshine 800 lumens version, and have used the one in the Amazon ad you linked. The Magicshines have a significantly better spread. As in, the Cree ones are a lot more focused. I prefer the Magicshine because of it, but the Cree will do great for the commute.

[phreezee]

^ been using it the past few weeks and I fully agree with the focused spot of light it gives and then a faded spread. I will say that it is significantly better than anything under $100 at MEC though, so for the price point I would recommend it.

I'll step up to the Magicshine next winter based on recommendations, thanks! :thumbsup: