[mr_dove]

I tried posting this in the lounge but got no good responses.

Can anyone tell me what a good headlight is in the $20-100 range? I would prefer something with NIMH batteries, 10+ watts. Other suggestions are welcome though.

 

[syadasti]

I had good luck with the 10W halogen NiMH Performance headlight - it worked better than my Niterider Digital NiteOwl:

12W NiMH Performance Light

Marwi is the OEM for them if you didn't know.

 

[holy cromoly]

I don't know which to suggest that you buy,
but I can tell which one NOT to buy.

Stay away from the Specialized Fireball Comp or Sport that Supergo is blowing out.

I had one for two weeks and it was bad.
It never came remotely close to the claimed battery life. Mounting design is rather weak. And the light finally died on me. Would not turn on at all.

I took it back to Supergo and found myself in line with 2 others who were returning their lights.

These things have a bad record over on mtbr.com aswell.

The $49.95 was what suckered me into buying it.

 

[riderx]

For around $100, get the Nite Rider Trailrat. Comes with equip. to use on handlebar or helmet. Good light for the money. Info from their site:

• New Multi use battery pack can be mounted on bike for handlebar use or placed in jersey pocket or in a hydration pack for helmet use with optional helmet mount and extension cable
• New SurLok Connectors
• New 4.0Ah Nickel-Metal Hydride Rechargeable Battery
• Straight handlebar mount
• Overnight charger
• Individually tested, Hi-Intensity, Hi-Reliability Halogen Bulbs
• Custom, Hi-Reliability Cables and Connectors
• System weight: 20oz (mount, head lamp & battery)