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I bought a Solarforce L2-R from the list. The throw of the light is incredible. I tested the distance visible on a dark straight road, and its easily 1200-1500 feet / 400-500 metres (approx). At first I couldn't believe it, as I was looking for evidence of reflections, and from a house window and a car bumper, I clearly saw my light being reflected. In disbelief I had to rapidly twist my handlebars from side-to-side, to confirm that it was my light, and not another reflection from somewhere else.
The beam is narrow (narrower than I would like), but that in part explains the light-to-distance penetration. The halo around the center beam is okay. Its wide and very uniform. I only use my light for London cycling, so can't comment on "path" illumination. I point my light directly ahead, and not down. I let the halo light the road in front (though this isn't satisfactory), and allow the concentrated beam to alert oncoming vehicles of my presence. They do definitely see me, and from very far away.
For the price, I'm very happy with the light. Its well made, from aluminium, and I have it secured with a LockBlock. I'm yet to test full run-times, but will report back with that at another date. Oh yes, one of the main reasons for getting this light, was that it uses AA batteries. So I can always find spares and easily sourced chargers.