Compact Road bike front Light – sub R 700

[Java001]

I have to upgrade from an Owleye 5 LED front light, that is really just for being visible, to something that lights up the road properly for late afternoon and early morning training.

Have looked at lights that look as bulky as full size torches and cost well in excess of R 1000, but they seem aimed at MTBiking. .

I am running out of handlebar space with space for clip-ons, Polar mount etc. , so really want a compact light. Max battery life required per ride is perhaps 2-3 hours.

Below a list of what I found on the Hub + bidorbuy – any hubbers using any of these lights and can advise of the good, the bad and the shocking and/or anything else to recommend ?

 

Magicshine 838 @ R 585

http://www.trailligh...t_black_005.htm

 

Magicshine 838B @ R 650

http://www.thehubsa....-mj838b-lights/

 

Gemini Sport Lumi 900 lumen @ R450

http://www.thehubsa....discount-again/

 

CREE XM-L T6 1600Lm Headlamp /Bicycle Light SET @ R 690

http://www.bidorbuy...._Light_SET.html

[Java001]

I have to upgrade from an Owleye 5 LED front light, that is really just for being visible, to something that lights up the road properly for late afternoon and early morning training.

Have looked at lights that look as bulky as full size torches and cost well in excess of R 1000, but they seem aimed at MTBiking. .

I am running out of handlebar space with space for clip-ons, Polar mount etc. , so really want a compact light. Max battery life required per ride is perhaps 2-3 hours.

Below a list of what I found on the Hub + bidorbuy – any hubbers using any of these lights and can advise of the good, the bad and the shocking and/or anything else to recommend ?

 

Magicshine 838 @ R 585

http://www.trailligh...t_black_005.htm

 

Magicshine 838B @ R 650

http://www.thehubsa....-mj838b-lights/

 

Gemini Sport Lumi 900 lumen @ R450

http://www.thehubsa....discount-again/

 

CREE XM-L T6 1600Lm Headlamp /Bicycle Light SET @ R 690

http://www.bidorbuy...._Light_SET.html

 

Anyone, with some advice here .............................

[Minion]

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