I'm still using my trusty bought-used Lezyne MegaDrive/SuperDrive lights with replaceable batteries.
The SuperDrives use 18650s so I bought a few new ones last winter and I'm golden. The only thing is that they're only 600-700lumens, but for snow riding on not too technical trails they've been great on my helmet.
The 1100 lumen MegaDrive came with 2 batteries (double 18650s) so I can also swap one mid-ride.
The original batteries are from 2013-2014 and still give me around 80% of the advertised time. Keeping in mind that I'm always using them between 0c and -10/-15C. Below that it drops quite a bit faster.
Anyway, what I really wanted to say is that the Dayblazer would be a great replacement, even if I'd prefer replaceable batteries again.
The Fenix BC30 (2200lumens burst, 1500 high for 2.3hrs) is probably the one I'd buy for this reason. It's 130$cdn/90$usd, uses rechargeable 18650 batteries and has a remote to put close to your shifters.
Oct. 17, 2021, 5:24 p.m. - Martin
I'm still using my trusty bought-used Lezyne MegaDrive/SuperDrive lights with replaceable batteries. The SuperDrives use 18650s so I bought a few new ones last winter and I'm golden. The only thing is that they're only 600-700lumens, but for snow riding on not too technical trails they've been great on my helmet. The 1100 lumen MegaDrive came with 2 batteries (double 18650s) so I can also swap one mid-ride. The original batteries are from 2013-2014 and still give me around 80% of the advertised time. Keeping in mind that I'm always using them between 0c and -10/-15C. Below that it drops quite a bit faster. Anyway, what I really wanted to say is that the Dayblazer would be a great replacement, even if I'd prefer replaceable batteries again. The Fenix BC30 (2200lumens burst, 1500 high for 2.3hrs) is probably the one I'd buy for this reason. It's 130$cdn/90$usd, uses rechargeable 18650 batteries and has a remote to put close to your shifters.