Headlamp recommendations for night riding?

Yo! I just got the Serfas Thunderbolt headlight/taillight combo, and while they definitely add to the steez factor at night, the headlight just isn't powerful enough for navigating in the dark. I'm currently using a cheapo headlamp off Amazon, but was wondering if any of you guys out there recommend a specific headlamp for night riding. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

I did a little review of the Serfas Thunderbolt lights in my latest episode of Electric Wave if you're interested:


Thanks!

 

Hey! Enjoy your vids, good job.

Same situation - got the Thunderbolts, love them but the range is not good. Got these two from Amazon. First is definitely brighter. But I'm trying to rig with a clamp mount, not successful yet. 2nd is also not bad, much better range than Thunderbolts. Can mount easily to front top of board with rubber bands. Hope this helps.

 

Yes I felt the same way - running on high, they lasted me less than 90 min. They need to offer a deluxe model with a larger battery, and USB charging port on the side, not the back. I'd pay more for that. But they fit the GTs like they are made for them.

 

I highly recommend the LED armbands. These were higher than I paid, bought mine at costco. Something like 2 for $15. I also found USB rechargeable ones but had to modify the armband to be bigger. They have flashing and solid colors you can select using a single button and can cycle through 7 colors. Great for safety, I use them on all of my night commutes. I also run the lightening front/rear lights as well as a battery powered headlamp that I customized to mount on my helmet actioncam mount.

 

I also pickd up a couple like these, since they are USB rechargeable. But they didn't fit around my arm, only fit a kid or small girl it seems. I bought some extra velcro straps and extended the length to make them longer. I bought both a red and blue one.

 

Nope, when I use them I'll try to record the runtime. Sure its similar to the lightening lights. Good for a quick nights ride then recharge.

 

Picked a couple lights for night mountain bike rides from an earlier version of this review:

2016+ Lights Shootout: How to pick the right light - Mtbr.com
(It looks like their 2015 shootout had a lot more details though)
2015 Bike Lights Shootout - Mtbr.com

Ended up with the Lezyne Deca Drive. I've tried to mount it on the board a couple times, but it seems to dip forward. I could probably sort it out, but I generally ride with the light in my left (forward) hand and remote in my right. It's nice to be able to point it away from traffic. A Flare R City red light on the back of my helmet, and a set of shredlights on my board (the shredlights aren't the best for seeing, and I'm not a huge fan of a red lens on a white LED for the rear, but I like small companies sometimes for no good reason *shrug* and, they are /really/ good for keeping the board visible and clearly designed by people who use them.)

Summary:
-Main Light: Leyzne Deca Drive, hand held

-Tail Light: Bontrager Flare R City, helmet mounted
Bontrager Flare R City | Trek Bikes
-Board mount: Shredlights
Light Combo Pack

I do have some headlamps, but they wouldn't really be great for illuminating where I was going on a powered board. . . they're way more useful working in the dark or wrenching in an engine bay or setting up a campground when I'm late and get there after dark. . .

TL;DR: Maybe just buy two cheap Chinese lights and keep one in a backpack in case the first dies. Also, mountain bike lights are probably the closest useful reviews.