BRIGHT IDEAS ArchivePlease read these articles in the context of their original publication date, as prices, specifications, weblinks and even opinions will change over time. Articles are by Francis Cooke unless marked otherwise
Fenix torch as front light November 2008
NiMH hybrid cells August 2008
Topeak and Dinotte LED front lights November 2006
Alkaline cells - comparitive test November 2006
NiMH cells - comparitive test August 2006
New LED Front Lights February 2002
Mostly Dynamo Front Lights August 2001
Alkaline cells - comparitive test November 1999
How's Your Willie? November 1999 - by DK Benton
Build a White LED light October 1999
Bright Lights All Night? November 1998
3 Micros with lithium power November 1998
Twin headlights with a generator November 1998
High-wattage bulbs and the Willie Hunt LVR2 November 1998
How does the LVR2 work November 1998
1st use of the LVR2 August 1998
Schmidt Hubs - 1st impressions August 1998 - Pamela Blalock, Geoff Boxall
Comparitive Dynamo Test [external link] February 1998 - Chris Juden's classic article
Vistalite VL500 bicycle headlight October 1997
Petzl Zoom as bicycle headlight October 1997
NightSun SunSport - by Marty Goodman
NiteRider Trail Rat vs VistaLite VL430 - by Marty Goodman
CatEye HT-100 vs NiteRider Digital Pro 6 August 1997 - by Marty Goodman
CatEye Stadium bicycle headlight June 1996 - by Marty Goodman
CatEye NC200 vs VistaLite VL430 headlight comparison February 1996 - by Marty Goodman
Upgrade an LED front light December 1995
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