Using a torch as a front light?

[mjr]

Consider this
Amazon product ASIN B07KXVY19TView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dansi-44002-Bicycle-Switchable-Shockproof/dp/B07KXVY19T/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Dansi%2Bstvzo&qid=1606382683&s=sports&sr=1-2&th=1

A replaceable battery model is also available but it is lower output albeit cheaper.

 

[Pale Rider]

says the front is superbright but no mention of beam pattern so I'd skip it.

Agreed, the only sure way to get a suitable beam pattern is to buy a light made to the StVZO German road light standard.

The German brands are often dearer, but this set looks to be correctly specced and is only twenty quid.

Amazon product ASIN B07X3ZCHDZView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sportout-Waterproof-Rechargeable-Dust-proof-Energy-saving/dp/B07X3ZCHDZ/ref=sr_1_15?adgrpid=63752244472&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwf39BRCCARIsALXWETxervSB4c6q63fJgJdyDzXiDdftz_FU97Yl6_EsOv26BSKyxIVO2u4aAlEaEALw_wcB&hvadid=318138392810&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9041124&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=12713319532519840460&hvtargid=kwd-406427081971&hydadcr=18561_1725714&keywords=stvzo+light&qid=1606383057&sr=8-15&tag=googhydr-21

 

[Blue Hills]

Agreed, the only sure way to get a suitable beam pattern is to buy a light made to the StVZO German road light standard.

The German brands are often dearer, but this set looks to be correctly specced and is only twenty quid.

Amazon product ASIN B07X3ZCHDZView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sportout-Waterproof-Rechargeable-Dust-proof-Energy-saving/dp/B07X3ZCHDZ/ref=sr_1_15?adgrpid=63752244472&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwf39BRCCARIsALXWETxervSB4c6q63fJgJdyDzXiDdftz_FU97Yl6_EsOv26BSKyxIVO2u4aAlEaEALw_wcB&hvadid=318138392810&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9041124&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=12713319532519840460&hvtargid=kwd-406427081971&hydadcr=18561_1725714&keywords=stvzo+light&qid=1606383057&sr=8-15&tag=googhydr-21

curiously, unless i've missed it, that light, even though it says it's StVZO doesn't have any LUX quoted, just the dreaded LUMENS.

Lidl's usually do I think - don't have great cachet for a christmas present perhaps but they are good.

and cheap, though getting less good value with every release as they jump on the supposed upgrade bandwagon.

 

[Pale Rider]

I don't know what the StVZO standard says about brightness.

The two I have could best be described as 'adequate'.

There are plenty brighter lights, but I tend to go a bit steadier in the dark.

 

[Chris S]

If son in law wants something to see on dark lanes I'd look on ebay for a new lidl light.

+1 for a Lidl rechargeable light. The front one has four modes and the brightest is strong enough to dazzle pedestrians on the pavement.

 

[mjr]

I don't know what the StVZO standard says about brightness.

https://swhs.home.xs4all.nl/fiets/tests/verlichting_analyse/verkeersregels/de_stvzo/index_en.html

Summary: no torches, brightness is measured 10m away and lights must emit less than 2 lux above a horizon so as not to dazzle.

 

[Distorted Vision]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1vFMbSEkdQ

 

[rich p]

Thanks all those who answered. Food for thought and too many choices for my small brain.
What's delivery like from China? This Christmas or next!

 

[Blue Hills]

Thanks all those who answered. Food for thought and too many choices for my small brain.
What's delivery like from China? This Christmas or next!

delivery from china is as fast/slowish as ever in my experience - allow a few weeks.
However I wouldn't buy a primary light front or back from china.

 

[wajc]

I don't know what the StVZO standard says about brightness.

The two I have could best be described as 'adequate'.

There are plenty brighter lights, but I tend to go a bit steadier in the dark.

Busch and Muller are one of the premium brands supplying SVTZO compliant lights. If you scroll down to the bottom of the page you can select a range of LUX levels from 10 up to 150. At each level it will indicate which Busch and Muller light has this as a maximum output and the photo will change accordingly. As you go up the scale I think you'll find them more than 'adequate'.

Busch and Muller

These are another step up (in price as well) but you also get a bluetooth remote switchable high beam to play with.

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