Headlight/taillight combo for a bicycle?

[Turbohwagon]

What's a decent headlight/taillight combo for a bike that get's ridden in the city? What's the best bang for the buck setup?

[9GUY9]

this head light

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MagicShine-MJ-808-Bicycle-Bike-Light-/190866208798?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c7083381e

and any blinky led tail light you come across.

I have had that head light for several years now and am still very happy with it. I use it for trail riding and commuting. It is very bright and the batt last a long time.

[StangerJon]

good lord, 900 lumens for commuting.

[9GUY9]

good lord, 900 lumens for commuting.

I think its really putting out around 600, some folks on mtbr tested it a few years back when it came out. I run it on low most of the time. But for the price its hard to beat.

[Steve]

I think its really putting out around 600, some folks on mtbr tested it a few years back when it came out. I run it on low most of the time. But for the price its hard to beat.

Do you use a helmet mount or bar mount? what do you think of those on this model?

[9GUY9]

Do you use a helmet mount or bar mount? what do you think of those on this model?

trail riding i use a helmet mount, for riding on the street i usually use a bar mount. With my helmet and its vent layout I am able to mount the light directly to my helmet using the bar mount. Its nothing more than a "O" ring you wrap around the bar/helmet then hook on a little nub.

[Steve]

Sounds like you are happy with it? Do you toss the battery pack in your bag?

The reason I ask is that I just got the 7000lm version for my gf on Ebay for $43 shipped.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5x-CREE-LED-XML-XM-L-T6-LED-7000Lm-Bicycle-Light-HeadLight-headLamp-8-4V-6400mah-/290948481557?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43bde18215

[9GUY9]

Sounds like you are happy with it? Do you toss the battery pack in your bag?

The reason I ask is that I just got the 7000lm version for my gf on Ebay for $43 shipped.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5x-CREE-LED-...item43bde18215

I actually hang the battery from the back of my helmet. Takes a couple min to get used to the additional weight on your head, but it doesn't bother me much. I never like the idea of my helmet and pack being tied together.