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I know a number of forumites use the old Bikehut 1500 lumen front light for mountain biking, I do too. But I'd like to get another, lower output light for riding to the trail on road and save the battery on the big light. Does anyone use either their 500 or 1000 lumen light for road use? Is it decent enough on middle or high setting for a ride on unlit country roads?
I received both the 1600 & 500 as Christmas presents, but haven't been out to use them for obvious reasons. I have though managed to use the 500 on an unlit cycle/greenway on one occasion and it was plenty bright enough for that.
I've got the 1000 & 500 lumen lights. I've used both for riding round the local woods and down canal bank at night, so I'd suggest either would be fine for an unlit road. If you'll be descending at speed and need to spot uneven surfaces I'd buy the 1000 lumen light.
I have the 1000 lumen light and I've been using it on my road bike for the last two or three years. It's my only front light and I use it when commuting through Warwickshire. I paid about £40 I think ;o)
First; it's plenty of light for riding on unlit country roads. I have no problem spotting road imperfections!
Second; the beam is pretty good. A hot centre area with a larger, less well lit area around it
Third; it's easy to mount to the bars but it does slowly, rotate, downwards unless you really stretch the rubber fixing strap
Fourth; it will last for 2 to 3 hours on full power and lasts for 6+ hours on one of the middle settings
Which leads me to my only criticism; too many power settings and you have to cycle the light through each setting to get to the one you want
I won't be looking for a replacement for a while - it's pretty good!