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mespilus
i dislike the internal rechargable battery that can't be removed. i'd much prefer a pair or 4 rechargable AA batteries that you can remove and replace at will. if you forget to charge up your light and are just getting ready to leave for a ride the light is pretty much redundant. if you had exchangeable batteries just switch 'em out and off you go. likewise out on the road, a long night ride and the battery was only half charged when you leave, you end up with a useless light attached to your bike.
you can either carry a spare light or a spare set of batteries. one option is far cheaper than the other given the costs of lights these days.
in an emergency a spare set of batteries can easily be purchased out on the road a new light less so.