Wow, I See The Light
Today was my first ride to work on my bicycle using my new Busch & Müller Luxos U IQ2 lighting system described in a previous blog posting . It is rare that I am overwhelmed by a product that I purchase. To say that my expectations were exceeded by this head light would be an understatement. I am use to riding down two lane roads in darkness where the only light is on my bike. My battery powered Niterider Pro 1800 is a great light for cycling, but when I run it at 1800 lumens the battery life is only 1.5 hours. most of the time I ride with it at 700 lumens and the battery life is 4 hours. I bought an extra charger so that I could leave one at work and charge it when I arrive after my morning commute so that I will have enough battery life for my ride home. My normal commute is 25 miles one way which takes about 1.5 hours. The beam on the Niterider Pro is bright, but narrow. I can see a little in the distance, and right near my wheel, s...