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Looking for a good headlight for my bike (and taillight if that counts). Do you guys have any good recommendations? (self.flashlight)

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I don't really have an explicit budget, but maybe around $100 for the set would be a good start. My main priority is battery life.

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[–] Zak 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I'd look at the Fenix BC30 v2. I believe signing up for the email list at the bottom of the page gets you a 20% off coupon code.

Battery life: infinite. Just bring as many spare 18650s as you need. I'd get these batteries and this charger if you're in the US. The charger also serves as a USB powerbank and a way to carry spares. Protected, button-top 18650s are recommended for this light.

It does a stable 600 lumens for 6 hours so you might not need spares (but you do need to buy at least a pair of batteries and a charger separately).

[–] solrize 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Seconded. I have an older, single cell version of this light (BC-21R) and it is nice. I like the beam and that it has a built in charger (in fact the only 18650 charger I can find right now: I've misplaced my usual one).

I'm not that crazy about its handlebar mount or UI, but I think they have gone to a better handlebar mount in newer models, and the UI for a bike light is not that important since you don't use the controls nearly as often as you would those of a flashlight.

There is another thread here with a few suggestions in the comments: https://lemmy.world/post/660260

By the way, if you order from fenix-store, try discount code APP20.