Need recommendations on quality bicycle headlights. I have a giant escape 2 (2019) and it has a 31.8 alloy handle bar. What are some great headlights that provide long battery life, high lumen count and affordable pricing. I am not against higher prices headlights but they should be worth the price. Also I was thinking the cateye amp 1100 lumens, let me know what you think of these.
2021-03-23T00:09:55Z
I ended up buying some vastfire headlights just to get an understanding, maybe when I want something more premium I will look into more expensive options. Thanks!
OldHippie2021-03-14T01:47:17Z
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Define "affordable pricing". I have no idea what your credit limit or bank account looks like. A CatEye Ampp 1100 on Amazon goes for $99.95. https://www.amazon.com/CAT-EYE-AMPP1100-Rechargeable-Headlight/dp/B07XQJNLPC/ref=sr_1_5 I'm not a big fan of the mounting system. I've had lower priced models & the mounting strap broke eventually.
Or...for a few bucks less ($95.99) you can get a NiteRider 1100 Boost and a Solas 100 taillight combo. https://www.amazon.com/NiteRider-Lumina-Boost-Headlight-Taillight/dp/B072C6PL4V/ref=sr_1_6
IMHO...BEST lights with the BEST warranty. Duration of Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty: Covers any defects in mechanical components (housings, covers, mounts and fasteners) and LEDs
2-year warranty: Printed circuit boards, switches and AC adapters
1-year Warranty: Rechargeable battery cells
http://help.niterider.com/
They back it up too. Once, I had a clip or tab break on a taillight. Within a few days, they sent me two - free of charge. Don't believe me? Call them at 1.800.466.8366. Lord knows how old that taillight was. I forget.
What sort of riding do you do in poor light conditions and do you need your light so that you can see or so that you can be seen? You will not need the same for cycling on lit tarmac roads as you would for off-roading in a forest.