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diablo is good but is really designed for offroad duties, the beam is concentrated out front. the strada has a much wider beam patter and illuminates right out to the sides, increasing visibility to drivers approaching from the side.
next time I bar tape the commuter bike I think the remote switch will be installed properly, though the dimmer function on the strada is much easier with the capacitance switch on the back of light rather than the push button of the diablo. the tap-change on the diablo is too sensitive when mounted on bars, but works fine when helmet mounted
dancing james-
I can't argue with what you're saying, but I find the Diablo exemplary. Obviously the tap-change is designed with helmet mounting in mind, but I don't find changing modes via the button much bother.
The Strada's light throw might be a bit more 'road optimised' or whatever, but the Diablo is punishingly bright, illuminates the road perfectly for my visibility. It's also small enough to chuck in a pocket when I'm at the pub, which the Strada seems way to bulky for. £200 for the front and rear light which will last a good bunch of years also seems like a decent price.
MechaMorgan
I've got a Diablo up front and a Tracer out back, perfect for going between totally unlit country roads near my house, in to town.
I want to fit a couple of remote buttons the next time I re-wrap my bars.