How many lumens...
 

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is a sensible amount for a unlit country lane commute (in the dark!).

Currently got an old set of AyUp's on the bars which I believe are around 200 lumen which is not enough to stop pot holes etc... but how high do I need to go without offending cars coming the other way etc...

Before anyone points out the obvious I am talking "real" lumens as rated by Lupine etc... opposed to "Chinese" lumens with 5,000+ lumens from a key ring light...!

1,000 - 1,500...?!

Been a while since I looked at the light market and seems things have moved on a little..?!


 
Posted : 17/10/2013 8:27 am
 DezB
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I use my Hope Vision 2, which is about 200-250 lumen max. A flashing 7W LED along side. Can't imagine much more needed for road riding.


 
Posted : 17/10/2013 8:44 am
 grum
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Given that I used to use 2 x 200 lumens for mountain biking including DH tracks - surely 200 lumens is enough for the road?


 
Posted : 17/10/2013 8:55 am
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http://www.ayup-lights.com/products/76/
Ay-Up Upgrade means you can use all your existing kit


 
Posted : 17/10/2013 8:58 am