please reco a usb rechargeable tail/head light combo

[jh_on_the_cape]

This is to be seen on the road, not for offroad dark MTB
Xmas gift for the wife. Should be daytime visible. She is using some cheapo ones that use cr2025 batteries. this is for commuting in daylight and dusk/dawn.

I started searching online and became overwhelmed. this should be easy to use and small.

thanks!

[drewellison]

Take a look at Orfos Flare. They are designed so you can be easily seen, front and rear. They are not for shining a beam in front so you can see the road, but so others will see you from any angle. I use mine in conjunction with a beam headlight when it's dark.

https://www.orfos.us/

Orfos is coming out with their pro model which does not have the battery integral to the unit. It's just the light unit and you supply your own USB battery setup, and it supposed to work with any battery backup units).

I've got the original set, which has the battery built in as well as magnetic attachements which I find very useful - easy on and off my many bikes. These older ones are a bit heavy, but that's the only drawback I can detect.

The website is not very user friendly, but Peter the owner is very responsive and helpful if you emailed him directly.

[znfdl]

Exposure Light Front and Dinotte Rear.

[fiamme red]

https://www.modernbike.com/cygolite-...taillight--set

[franswa]

#cygolite

[gdw]

What's your budget and will they be mounted on the bike or helmet?

[jh_on_the_cape]

both on bike. and will basically just stay there. budget is around $50. there are some cheapo options on amazon, too.

Originally Posted by gdw

What's your budget and will they be mounted on the bike or helmet?

[bfd]

Originally Posted by jh_on_the_cape

This is to be seen on the road, not for offroad dark MTB
Xmas gift for the wife. Should be daytime visible. She is using some cheapo ones that use cr2025 batteries. this is for commuting in daylight and dusk/dawn.

I started searching online and became overwhelmed. this should be easy to use and small.

thanks!

I like Cygolite. Rei has a package deal for about $80 you get a very bright headlight and an excellent tail light. USB charging and easy to mount.

Just checked and the latest version, there's two packages a $60 and $80, go check it out:

https://www.rei.com/search.html?q=cy...ygolite&page=1

Good Luck!

[gdw]

Niterider offers a couple front and rear combos in their Lumina series. You can probably find the lower priced one, the micro 450 boost and Sabre, for around $50 shipped on EBay.

[jh_on_the_cape]

I think this will be the right call. That way I can return it if she does not like it. AND I need to stop at REI tomorrow anyway. THANKS!

Originally Posted by bfd

I like Cygolite. Rei has a package deal for about $80 you get a very bright headlight and an excellent tail light. USB charging and easy to mount.

Just checked and the latest version, there's two packages a $60 and $80, go check it out:

https://www.rei.com/search.html?q=cy...ygolite&page=1

Good Luck!

[classtimesailer]

I just got a 350 lumen at REI for 35 bucks. I think it is night rider. Plenty bright on lowest of 3 settings.

[smontanaro]

Basically anything which looks like a flashlight probably has a beam like a flashlight unless it explicitly adheres to the German StVZO standard. Fortunately, there are a bunch of companies making that sort of thing in China now. Search Amazon or Google for "StVZO bike lights".

The problem with conical beams is that you can pretty easily blind oncoming drivers, cyclists and pedestrians if the beams aren't pointed correctly, or mounted down low. I regularly use a battery version of the Philips SafeRide. It's got StVZO beam shape. Unfortunately, I don't think that version is available any longer (just the dynamo powered version). For conical beams this should work if you have traditional quick releases (replaces the qr nut):

http://www.atoc.com/lobeam.php

I have one for use on my vintage steel bikes. If you have a mid-fork eyelet, fashioning a similar mount from a piece of one-inch PVC coupler is a 10-minute job with a hacksaw and a file. I made one before I got the ATOC lo-beam. I'd be happy to post some pictures if someone's interested in that hack.

[DRZRM]

Looks like you have good options, but I like the Light & Motion ones. 180 Vis rear, I have a few for the front, whatever is on sale. That said, I think the rear alone is over your budget.