Which front light

[Michelin]

I’m after a decent front light for night riding. It’s mostly on un lit country lanes so needs to be pretty bright as road surface isn’t brilliant . Any ideas of a decent one would be much appreciated

 

[Mo1959]

I’m after a decent front light for night riding. It’s mostly on un lit country lanes so needs to be pretty bright as road surface isn’t brilliant . Any ideas of a decent one would be much appreciated

Plenty reviews here.

https://road.cc/category/review-section/accessories/lights-front

 

[rockyroller]

this one is on my wish list

Magicshine MJ 906

however, it doesn't have the right beam cut off for use on the road in traffic

 

[Gravity Aided]

I would suggest something USB rechargeable, with Cree LED, and a lower price in case someone pinches it. Black Friday deals today on Amazon, just put in keywords Cree LED Bike Light USB Rechargeable.

 

[chris-suffolk]

Just ordered a Ravemen 1600L. Reviews say it's ideal for road use as it has a good cut off on dipped beam, combined with a high main beam setting for when you need it. Similar to dipped and main on a car.

 

[GoldenLamprey]

I have the Ravemen 1600 too. The cut-off beam works well and is what I use most at full power (on that one LED). The 'full beam' with both LEDs is more of a fill-in spotlight, so you get more light in a similar area, rather than a far-reaching beam like car main beam.

My partner had the ETC Kochab 1000/Magicshine Allty 1000, which was pretty good. A good beam, sensible mode selection (separating out solid and flash modes, unlike Lezynes) and a decent price. Died after a year, so make of that what you will. She was happy enough to buy again, though.

Neither last that long, so less than two hours on higher settings.

 

[biggs682]

I have just started using the Chilli 960 lamp and find it very good .

Go for the bigger battery option .

 

[Blue Hills]

b&M ixon IQ Premium
80 lux.

 

[MrGrumpy]

I use two on my commute in the pitch dark. Both Exposure, a Strada 900 and a Joystick on the helmet. Works for me, overkill maybe but I can see plenty ahead and also attracts the attention of vehicles at junctions !

 

[numbnuts]

mostly on un lit country lanes

My advice get two

 

[rockyroller]

for anyone on the fence about self contained battery or a larger battery attached to the bike or helmet. I have found the latter to be no big deal, & the benefits of a larger separate battery are good, such as longer run time & supporting a more powerful &/or multiple lights, such as a wired rear light. not sure if I wrote this clearly, I don't mind having a separate battery strapped to the bike frame or my helmet