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Originally Posted by ThomasAndrew I'm looking for some feedback on the Princeton Tec lights. I was interested in their Switchback 1 or 2... Anyone own one... know how they perform? What's the battery life like in real word use?...

Hey Mr. Underbridge I use a CatEye Single Shot + that is a rechargeable ... puts out plenty of light for me...I travel a bit on my commute through some dark bike path and find the overall light to be really good. I think I am getting at least 3 hours between charges...I charge it up about once every two weeks. http://www.cateye.com/en/product_detail/462 ...

I'm looking for some feedback on the Princeton Tec lights. I was interested in their Switchback 1 or 2... Anyone own one... know how they perform? What's the battery life like in real word use?

Originally Posted by ThomasAndrew I'm looking for some feedback on the Princeton Tec lights. I was interested in their Switchback 1 or 2... Anyone own one... know how they perform? What's the battery life like in real word use?...

THANKS! Is the internet great or what...If I could only ride bikes there.

How do you light gurus feel about the Planet Bike Blaze 2W ? I'm considering 1 or 2 of them as basic headlights. My priorities are durability (ergo LED) over all, cost of operation, then illumination (my night commutes are mostly well-lit with a few long dark stretches on road/sidewalk). Thanks, Hop

Originally Posted by HopliteGrad How do you light gurus feel about the Planet Bike Blaze 2W ? I'm considering 1 or 2 of them as basic headlights. My priorities are durability (ergo LED) over all, cost of operation, then illumination (my night ...

Originally Posted by Ziemas How long of runtime do you need? Not long- half an hour at a time for normal, maybe up to a few hours for the occasional MUP night ride.

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Nitehawk Raptor in the chart isn't being sold any more.

Originally Posted by Mr. Underbridge Looking to spend about $150 (give or take) for a light. I need to be able *to see*, not just *be seen*, because the suburb I live in doesn't have any streetlights. I'm riding roads and paved MUP, with a 30 minute ...