Lezyne Micro Drive

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Webby82

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Hi,

I did a search, however, couldn't find any posts on the Lezyne Micro drive front light.
So.... has anyone got an opinion on these?

I am really after a 'Be seen' light while I am riding during the day and the micro drive seems to be the brightest compact light I can see.

Would 100 lumen of flashing brightness be enough for day time visibility? I believe it has 150lm in blast mode, but im unsure of whether that is constant of flashing.
Does anyone have another recommendation that is comparible in size and price?

Thanks
 
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merc-blue

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Webby, whats your budget?
got to your local Trek dealer and look at one of these
http://www.bontrager.com/model/13202
so friggen bright, apparently on 65lumens, but it looks like 100ish
abit dearer than the Lezyne but I have found their (lezyne) mounts abit fussy and not as secure as I would like for hanging $50 odd bucks on the bike.

For the front 70 Lumens isnt enough 300ish is a good amount to ensure your seen,I think peoples brains dont pickup white lights as well as red.

a Knog blinder road combo is also a nice setup
 
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Webby82

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Thanks so far.

Just to clarify, I am interested in the front light only, as I have the Exposure Blaze which fits the bill nicely for the rear
Sorry, I should have made that clear at the outset.
In regards to budget, I would be happy to pay upto $100 for a compact light (weight wise) and bright unit.
 
merc-blue

merc-blue

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Webby82 said:
Thanks so far.

Just to clarify, I am interested in the front light only, as I have the Exposure Blaze which fits the bill nicely for the rear
Sorry, I should have made that clear at the outset.
In regards to budget, I would be happy to pay upto $100 for a compact light (weight wise) and bright unit.
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Look at a Knog blinder road 3 right on your budget but nice..
 
Calvin27

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The mount is rubbish.

Get something with a proper clipped mount. I'd recommend the moon lights.
 
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Calvin27 said:
The mount is rubbish.

Get something with a proper clipped mount. I'd recommend the moon lights.
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The moon lights look good as night time ones, however, I am already set up for the night.
It is more a small lightweight flasher that I am after to be seen when Im out during the day, especially when my little daughter is on board
 
scblack

scblack

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Webby82 said:
Thanks so far.

Just to clarify, I am interested in the front light only, as I have the Exposure Blaze which fits the bill nicely for the rear
Sorry, I should have made that clear at the outset.
In regards to budget, I would be happy to pay upto $100 for a compact light (weight wise) and bright unit.
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I just bought a Cygolite Metro 550 USB rechargeable for $119 delivered from Cell Bikes.

On flashing mode I use to be seen during the day its rated at 600 lumens, and is awesomely bright. For an easy, not heavy unit to fit to the bars I reckon there isn't anything much better. Fraction over your budget, but I reckon to be seen the few extra dollars is worth it. It has a very good mounting bracket too.

http://www.cellbikes.com.au/Cygolit...-Light-Metro-550-Lumen-USB-Rechargeable&ext=F
 
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hayd

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Have a look at the Exposure Trace. I just got their rear light (TraceR) and love it so far. Very bright and minimal design.
 
The Duckmeister

The Duckmeister

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If you want something bright enough to not be washed out by daylight, you need something that will be too obnoxiously bright to inflict upon traffic at night....
 
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99_FGT

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I use a micro drive as my be seen light, no problems with it or its mount. Battery life was about 4 hours on flash, now down about 3.5 but recharges from USB, and the switch changes colour when the light gets low (green - orange - red)
Flash is not 'stupidly annoying' like you need for a daytime light though...
Al..
 
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Webby82

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Thanks Al.
So the light can be seen well enough from a reasonable distance during the day?
What is the blast function like?
 
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Ahhh, my old man started with a Micro Drive and bought the L&M that I linked above after borrowing mine for a longer night ride.
He now uses both but prefers the L&M light plus it has the orange side LEDs that offer extra visibility at night, top quality light for under $50 at the moment.
 
stirk

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Moon meteor 200, great light in my opinion with a very noticeable slower strobe setting which will be sure to make oncoming motorists hate you.
 
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99_FGT

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Webby82 said:
Thanks Al.
So the light can be seen well enough from a reasonable distance during the day?
What is the blast function like?
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Blast / Overdrive has got me home when my other light has packed it in
Honestly, I think there are more annoying lights out there, but I haven't seen it from a distance to know for sure.
 
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