Bike front headlight recommendation?

[Jdm]

Since it’s almost Black Friday, I’m thinking about getting a new front headlight. I currently use a Cygolite Epsilon 850 that’s 9 years old (battery and circuit board replaced in the last 18 months).

I need something brighter for fast road biking in the dark on poorly it streets so I can see potholes. I think my night vision is getting worse with age.

My requirements:
- really bright light for road riding. High mode needs to last at least 90 minutes. Longer is better
- good daytime flash mode. I use a headlight every time I ride.
- fits a GoPro mount upside down under my Garmin
- lightweight
- waterproof
- easily removable for charging
- <$100 unless there’s a strong reason to spend more.

The Knog Blinder 1300 has good reviews and is on sale for $75.

[Derosid]

I’m commuting with the Lumina Micro 900 that I quite like. It mounts under my Karoo2 on a mount as you describe.

[ChainNoise]

https://www.outboundlighting.com/products/detour

Outbound lighting Detour if used for road. It is worth the extra money. End of thread. It has a cutoff exactly like a car headlight so you don't blind other road users, be it other cyclists, cars, walkers, etc. Customer service is amazing. They stand by their product 100%. 'Merican designed and made.

[Derosid]

Originally Posted by ChainNoise

https://www.outboundlighting.com/products/detour

Outbound lighting Detour if used for road. It is worth the extra money. End of thread. It has a cutoff exactly like a car headlight so you don't blind other road users, be it other cyclists, cars, walkers, etc. Customer service is amazing. They stand by their product 100%. 'Merican designed and made.

Wow, that looks fantastic. I might have to try it. One of the most annoying aspects of most bike lights is how they blind everything/everyone in their path.

[biker72]

I'm currently using Lezyne headlights. Brightness range from 500-2400 Lumens.

My night riding is usually fairly lit streets so the 600 Lumen works for me. Also works well as a daytime flash.

[ChainNoise]

Originally Posted by Derosid

Wow, that looks fantastic. I might have to try it. One of the most annoying aspects of most bike lights is how they blind everything/everyone in their path.

I had the first gen and it was insanely good. The updated road version no longer has an external battery pack and I believe the optics were tuned a bit for a better pattern. I do have the Detour but havent used it yet. I moved to a different area that is far busier and am a little intimidated to ride road in the dark around here.