realskiers

As I approach my first month of night riding, I just wanted to say how much I like the higher powered lights.

For mtb riding (actually, just off road trails) I use handlebar and head light, both on a lower power setting. One points where the handlebars are pointing, the other where I'm looking.  Feels very natural (and I like the redundancy in case something happens to one).

For road biking, one on the handlebar is enough, and even 400 lumens lights up plenty of road. As an unexpected benefit, the handlebar mount swivels, so I spin the light to the side when meeting someone.

HOWEVER, my favorite is using the strobe mode just at dusk.  The reflective parts of street signs as well as automobiles light up for two blocks away.  A bit gaudy, but it sure catches people's attention.

Riding in a light drizzle last night was a new experience, since each drop of moisture catches the reflection of the head light as it falls in front of you.

Thanks again to Epic and Bushwacka.