Got a new headlight. Lupine Piko 3. Excellent, simple mounting mechanism: Velcro; swivel (about horizontal axis) head with friction washers so that it can be adjusted by hand.
The light and battery strap onto the helmet; short flattened--for easier bending--cables connect them without dangling or putting too much pressure on the well-sealed connector. The weight of the system is low enough that I can leave it on and not mind it. The whole system weighs around 180g.
The light puts out 550 lumens. How bright is that? It's bright enough that every reflective surface within 300 yards is clearly visible to me. The center spot is bright enough to be pointed at a drivers face when executing an illegal left (oncoming) ensuring that I won't be missed. At the very least I'll be able to clearly see the driver either looking or not looking at me.
This light is marketed as night time mountain biking lights. I find it to be an amazing commuting light.
Drivers = stupid ∴ I need bright lights to get home alive.
Thank you Lupine for making an excellent product. Full beard rating.
