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Bike lights are like guitars on that there are a massive range of prices up to several hundred pounds.
For best good lights without getting to silly money I'd look at the Cateye Volt series. I use the 800, but you could easily use a 300 or 400. They are usb chargeable and very good.
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Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after youI like Knogs.
On the other hand, when I tried rechargeable AAs in a light that took conventional batteries, there was no warning facility and they still died suddenly. I got stranded with no lights a couple of times and got to he point of having to carry spare batteries with me all the time. Not a problem since I started using USB rechargeables.
Rechargeable AAs are also poor because they aren't bright enough. The lights are designed for the 1.6V or so of Alkaline batteries, but NiMH rechargeables are only 1.2V. As a result, there was quite a big drop in brightness.
If it's just for a mobilty scooter you won't need any of the really expensive ones. They are designed so that you can see far enough ahead at 20mph plus. At mobility scooter speeds they would be overkill.
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Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after youAside to pushbike riders: PLEEZ will you get similar. Those tiny little things that flash really don't help you! Likewise tiny little flashing red ones on the back. Make 'em large and constant, 'cos you can't be seen in the dark especially when it's raining if you don't.
Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
A £50 light will probably be overkill at mobility scooter speeds.
I use a small torch with rechargeable 18650 batteries and CREE LED which is super bright. But the mounts for handlebars aren't great for your needs.
Lezyne are a good brand, but can be pricey.
Alternative idea, get a head torch! In which case, Alpkit have a brilliant range of cheap ones which are mega bright.
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Lezyne-Macro-Drive-1100-Front-Light_111993.htm
https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/moon-meteor-storm-pro-P5114274.html?colour=124
I have a headlight as well - the Energizer ones have 200-300 lumens for fifteen or so pounds, take standard AAAs and have variable output so you can save on the batteries.
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how about this for £25:
https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/moon-vortex-front-light-P5114272.html?colour=124
Flashinglights are designed to make sure you're seen, I have one solid and one flashing. I'd rather annoy someone and be alive than be mistaken for a car much further away, which tends to happen with solid ones.
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