safety lights

[Japheth]

could someone please direct me to a good battery-powered lighting system for when I am riding in the dark?

the last one I had was from sports authority but busted and/or waterlogged after not many uses.

I know I shouldn't ride in the dark; however, sometimes I have to call for a ride and in the interim become a little bit invisible.

Thanks, Jacob

[rule62]

This isn't comprehensive, but it is a pretty good start in terms of showing you what you can get for your money.

http://eddys.com/page.cfm?PageID=493

My advice on safety equipment...spend what you have to.

Otherwise, search the Commuting section of the forums. Lots of discussion on this topic already.

[Slugster438]

could someone please direct me to a good battery-powered lighting system for when I am riding in the dark?

the last one I had was from sports authority but busted and/or waterlogged after not many uses....For on-road/bike path riding, or MTB/off-road riding?

You need a lot more light for safe MTB riding than you normally will for on-road riding.
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[ontheroadid]

Otherwise, search the Commuting section of the forums. Lots of discussion on this topic already.
Yes, tons of discussion in the Commuting and Road Safety forums:

http://www.cyclingforums.com/t49928.html
http://www.cyclingforums.com/t363363.html
http://www.cyclingforums.com/t364671.html

Personal experience: I have an old Nite Rider system that uses the Ni-Cad bottle-cage battery. After 8-plus years, I'm afraid it gives me 60-90 minutes burn time at most, which means that I have to recharge it every 2-3 days. And the replacement battery is $130 US. So ...

I have just ordered the Cateye EL510, an LED light which was listed on the page that rule62 hot-linked. My plan is to use rechargeable nickel metal hydride AA batteries with it. I can report back in a couple weeks after receiving and using it.

I ordered it here:
http://www.rei.com/REI-Outlet/product/755435

I have an old Cateye red blinker for my back as well. Reflectors and reflective clothing are part of my system as well.