Dynamo Lights

Okay thanks both. I'm going from a Luxos U, which I loved. I might stump up the extra cash for the IQ-X if the XS beam pattern isn't so great. Really don't fancy another ugly Luxos on my bike and can't afford Supernova goodies.

I really rate the IQ-X. It's so bright and have never had a problem with it.

Ha, came here to ask about dynamo light recommendations and in particular this one! Seems to tick the boxes of not too expensive and not fugly. I do have the IQ-X on my TdF and it's pretty great so keen to know how the IQ-XS compares.

Edit: I'm gonna buy an IQ-XS and if it's noticeably worse than the IQ-X I'll swap them as I hardly ever use my Tour de Fer and hardly ever ride at night while touring. Will message you a bout a .de order

IQ-XS is great, got one on my Brompton, really bright. Much whiter light than my supernova e3. Different beam pattern but brighter.

IQ-X blows them both out the water, I’m about to replace my supernova with IQ-X. Rode alongside someone with an IQ-X and it completely obliterated my supernova, the light look like it was coming from an old gas light by comparison.

I did RRTY on IQ-X. Its fine, condensation in long exposure in winter is an issue. We are talking 8 to 10h rides or outdoor storage.

Same as most lights non SON!

I wonder if a dissassembly and reassembly with tape/grease in key points would help the condensation.

Going to go for IQ-X, thanks very much all

I used some PTFE tape around the inside of the threaded lens lockring on my IQ-X. Haven’t had any more problems with condensation

Would this:
https://www.bike24.com/p225293.html?q=lumotec+b+n+plus

be bright enough for London commuting? 15 Lux means nothing to me

17 Lux:

I need opinions not photos. I dont care what it looks like from my perspective, just want to know if I'll get hit by a car because nobody can see me

I reckon its fine

If I die its on you x

Then get this

https://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;product=103053;menu=1400,1410,1411;mid%5B39%5D=1;page=5;sort=price_asc

I'll give you the extra fiver

(having never used either)

Does it have a stand light? I want a stand light but I can't remember exactly why

Anyone in this thread with some actual Dynamo qualifications want to chime in?

Has parking light. I think thats the same thing.

I can't remember exactly why

So you aren't stood in the dark every time you stop at traffic lights

No, get a b&m Avy* with standlight as a minimum.

The one you linked is shit and the stand light capacitor always falls off and rattles around inside.

Do I win?

Edit: I wrote this before following Phil’s link, that one is what I suggest and is a good light.

Everyone’s a winner

the ideal middle class headlight

Will suit @Turkish perfectly then

Deal on for the IQ-X is anyone has been tempted to get one by this thread, like I was

£75 isnt cheap enough not to get SON

IQ-X > Son