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TRA in reply to @umop3pisdn

Nah, I've been doing night CX with 300 lumens. Quality>quantity.

^This. I've been using some Philips light from Germany and while it's not insanely bright the optics and reflector is properly designed. Perfect vision on dark lanes. The best way I can describe it is that the light is relaxing and there's no hotspots. Unfortunately the light is heavy and the battery capacity could be better. Also the mount is a bit wobbly. Fine for a 2 hour dark spin though.

http://www.philips.co.uk/c-p/BF48L20BBLX1/led-bike-lights-saferide

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gbj_tester in reply to @TRA

the optics and reflector is properly designed

This should be the case for any StVZO approved light. Pity Philips gave up after getting the optics right and sent it out with a NiMH battery and wonky mechanics. I think the battery is a regulatory problem, StVZO have some weird rules about that.

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TRA in reply to @gbj_tester

It is some weird regulation. Really annoying. I bought the light for £30 so I'm very tempted to remove the batteries and hack in new ones. And a better mount. Unfortunately I don't know enough about electronics.
Would a higher capacity but same voltage Li-ion battery pack work?

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