Performance Viewpoint Gen3 Lights L.E.D.

[R.White]

Is anyone using the new Gen3 lights from Performance?

<http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=18632> (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=18632)

I was wondering how bright they really are as I have yet
to see a single LED light that was very bright and these
claim to provide more than 10 watts of light from a
single LED. TIA.

[Gooserider]

"R.White" <bicycle@charter.net> wrote in message
news:27bc6c79.0407051640.7ba48521@posting.google.com...
> Is anyone using the new Gen3 lights from Performance?
>
> <http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SK-
> U=18632>
>
>
> I was wondering how bright they really are as I have yet
> to see a single LED light that was very bright and these
> claim to provide more than 10 watts of light from a single
> LED. TIA.

I was considering one of these, also. The price is OK but it
sure seems like less hassle than my VistaLite. I'd like to
hear from an owner, too.

[dgow]

How about white LED headlights of any brand or model on bikes?

For example Planet Bike has a single LED light using a Luxeon 1w led--is it good enough under any circumstance at all?

I use a Niterider HID for commuting on over roads ranging from well lighted urban streets to narrow un-lighted "country' roads. In late Spring and early Fall the Niterider is overkill/overweight.

So the long burn times of the LED units are attractive, and work well for being seen, but how about to see by.