Sigma Micro: If you're looking for something very minimal that will allow others to see you, but not necessarily light up the world around you, the Sigma Micro isn't a bad option. This little LED light runs on a couple of watch batteries, and has a operation time of up to 50 hours. It mounts to your bars with a simple Velcro strap that cinches down, and its large on/off button makes this item about as user-friendly as they come. Available in both front and rear models, and retails for around $10.
Serfas Silicone USB Head Light: Moving up to something a little brighter and bigger, this is a pretty sharp option for just $20. The light has three settings (low beam, high beam, and flash), with the highest setting providing up to 25 lumens. You can get up to eight hours of burn time out of this light, and a charge indicator lets you know when your available power is running out. Once the battery is drained, the light can be charged back up with the included USB cable.
Cygolite Expilion 170 USB: If you really want to brighten up the road in front of you, but don't want to lug around a large battery, the Cygolite Expilion 170 USB is ideal. The USB rechargeable battery makes charging super easy, if you can get near a power source every few days; or, if not, the battery stick can be swapped out for another one to give you some longer range in the dark. There are four light modes (low, medium, high, and flash), and you can get up to 14 hours out of the low range, and three hours from the high range. For $80, it's a good deal on a great all-rounder.
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TOURING GEAR AND TIPS is written by Joshua Tack of Adventure Cycling's member services department. It appears weekly, highlighting technical aspects of bicycle touring and advice to help better prepare you for the journey ahead.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2011/11/interbike-roundup-part-6-lights.html
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