Best Budget Headlight (Dark Country Lanes)

[Taylor]

Hi, i wonder if anyone could help me regarding the selection of a top budget headlight for riding my MTB through very dark country lanes (un-lit) late at night for commuting. I have read the other forums, but i would like to find out if you can still get a quality very bright set of headlights for say under £80.00, the cheaper the better. If it has to be over £80.00 please just be frank and i'll just have to dig deep. I'm on a budget at the moment, but things may be improving soon. My rear lights are all sorted (2x Smart 1/2 watt superflash), so its just the front. I appreciate you all taking the time to answer this thread. Thanks Taylor

 

[4F]

I use an older version of this and 8 miles of my commute are on dark unlit country lanes.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Electron_5W_10W_Double_Lighting_System/5360025995/

 

[Origamist]

Hi, i wonder if anyone could help me regarding the selection of a top budget headlight for riding my MTB through very dark country lanes (un-lit) late at night for commuting. I have read the other forums, but i would like to find out if you can still get a quality very bright set of headlights for say under £80.00, the cheaper the better. If it has to be over £80.00 please just be frank and i'll just have to dig deep. I'm on a budget at the moment, but things may be improving soon. My rear lights are all sorted (2x Smart 1/2 watt superflash), so its just the front. I appreciate you all taking the time to answer this thread. Thanks Taylor

A bit out of your price range, but...

I went for the Brightstar Levin 12w HID. It is very good value (£130 or so quid from Ebay), with a powerful blue/white beam, good battery life, and simple, if a little bulky fixtures.

http://www.brightstar.com.tw/product_info_e.php?UID=773

Its 550 lumens are very impressive off-road. I don't use it for commuting (I have a Cat Eye Triple Shot for that) - but for unlit country lanes it would be great.

 

[magnatom]

Check this light out

View: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XCABEdtjByE


Busch and Muller Ixon IQ and it can be had for £72 from dotbike.

 

[Riding in Circles]

I have some Smart halogen 10w with rechargeable lead acid battery complete with charger for £35 at the moment, I have about 5 of them. All brand new and boxed.

 

[spindrift]

View: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XCABEdtjByE


Don't use in Wales, the locals will report UFOs to the cops.

 

[magnatom]

View: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XCABEdtjByE


Don't use in Wales, the locals will report UFOs to the cops.

Hey spindrift, I've already posted that!

 

[4F]

Hey spindrift, I've already posted that!

I see your youtube video came with the mandatory heavy breathing

 

[magnatom]

I see your youtube video came with the mandatory heavy breathing

It wouldn't be a proper test without it

 

[spindrift]

Yeah, i copied your link magna, that's a beauty but may confuse yokels.

If you sit upstairs in The Red Lion, Holborn, you see virtual mobile discos as lit-up cyclists pedal past.

 

[magnatom]

Yeah, i copied your link magna, that's a beauty but may confuse yokels.

If you sit upstairs in The Red Lion, Holborn, you see virtual mobile discos as lit-up cyclists pedal past.

I suppose you did add some value with the comment about Wales...

 

[spindrift]

99p Store are doing two Tyreflies for a quid, useful for sideways visibility.

 

[twowheelsgood]

If you are a bit DIY adept a 20W philips masterline ES bulb run at 14.4V (12 NiMH cells)

Around 900 lumens can be done for £50 with 1hr45min burn time.

I've run a 35W version for near 3 years - it's about a match for a single car headlight on "dip".

 

[mikeitup]

lights!

I had the same problem. A lot of dark country lanes.
Bought the AYUP Roadie kit £150.
No regrets, absolutely fantastic light.

 

[Plax]

View: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XCABEdtjByE


Don't use in Wales, the locals will report UFOs to the cops.

Oi cheeky, change that to "Don't use in South Wales, the locals will report UFOs to the cops"