I take what you say onboard, but I think its safe to say that most of my cycling is done in the dark, and it does make A LOT of difference when my lights are on their maximum power. I'm not imagining it. It does make me safer, and causes drivers to give me metres of room, instead of inches.
Have you seen how bright your light is from a different persceptive?
Have you seen how bright your light is from a different persceptive?