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It was forced to sell its Canadian subsidiary, itself in weak financial shape, and started a massive reorganization. Īt this time, Willys decided to clear the boards and produce two new models – the 4-cylinder Willys 77 and the 6-cylinder Willys 99 – but since the firm was once again on the verge of bankruptcy, only the 77 went into production. He helped guide the company through its current receivership. Canaday, who beginning in 1916 had done advertising for the company before becoming a full-time employee, had taken on the role of chairman. This vehicle was picked up by International Harvester, who installed their own 213-cubic inch engine and offered it in 1933 as the International D-1. This was not a sales success, with a mere 198 units being built. There was also a pickup truck version of the Whippet, called the Willys-Six C-113 (reflecting its wheelbase in inches). Production of the Willys-Knight ended in 1933. Whippet production ended in 1931 its models were replaced by the Willys Six and Eight. ![]() In the economic depression of the 1930s, a number of Willys automotive brands faltered. In 1926, Willys–Overland introduced a new line of small cars named Willys–Overland Whippet. Willys–Overland dealer at 388 East 5th Street, Texarkana, Arkansas, circa 1948 (In 1925, the Maxwell car company became the Chrysler Corporation.) Walter Chrysler and the three engineers who had been working on the Chrysler Six all moved on to Maxwell- Chalmers where they continued their work, ultimately launching the Chrysler Six in January 1924. The plant built Durant's low-priced Star, while the Chrysler Six prototype was substantially reworked to become the 1923 Flint. Durant, then in the process of building a new, third empire. The Elizabeth plant and the Chrysler Six prototype were sold to William C. To raise cash needed to pay off debts, many of the Willys Corporation assets were put on the auction block. Chrysler had three auto engineers: Owen Skelton, Carl Breer, and Fred Zeder (later nicknamed The Three Musketeers) begin work on a new car, commonly referred to as the Chrysler Six. Chrysler to sort out the mess and the first model to go was the Willys Six, deemed an engineering disaster. The New Jersey plant was replaced by a new, larger facility in Indianapolis, and was to be the site of production for a new Willys Six at an adjacent site, but the depression of 1920–21 brought the Willys Corporation to its knees. In 1916, it acquired the Russell Motor Car Company of Toronto, Ontario, and the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company in Buffalo, New York, by 1917, New Process Gear, and in 1919 acquired the Duesenberg Motors Company plant in Elizabeth, New Jersey. John Willys acquired the Electric Auto-Lite Company in 1914 and in 1917 formed the Willys Corporation to act as his holding company. Stearns Company of Cleveland and assumed continued production of the Stearns-Knight luxury car, as well. In the mid-1920s, Willys also acquired the F.B. ![]() In 1913, Willys acquired a license to build Charles Yale Knight's sleeve-valve engine which it used in cars bearing the Willys–Knight nameplate. From 1912 to 1918, Willys was the second-largest producer of automobiles in the United States after Ford Motor Company. ![]() In 1908, John Willys bought the Overland Automotive Division of Standard Wheel Company and in 1912 renamed it Willys–Overland Motor Company. All that remains to be seen now are the dealer and service network and, more importantly, the pricing.Motor Assembly in Building 90, Willys Overland Plant, Toledo, Ohio, 1920 Road tests are done and the models have been experienced ( Car India’s November ‘13 and December ‘13 issues). Jeep is yet to officially announce its availability in India. Prices will start from $25,795 (Rs 16 lakh approx) in the US market, when it goes on sale in early 2014. Bringing the power is the popular 3.6-litre V6 Pentastar petrol engine with 285 PS and 354 Nm of torque. The essentials are all part of the package and include every bit of off-road equipment you would need: the standard Command-Trac 4×4 system complete with a 3.73 ratio Trak-Lock rear differential, Rubicon rock rails and, of course, BF Goodrich Mud Terrain TA tyres. First shown at the LA Auto Show last week, the new model is based on the Wrangler and brings more than its fair share of jaw-dropping retro style.Īvailable in both two-door and Unlimited four-door guises the Willys Wheeler harks back to the classic Willys Jeep models, with retro styling and paint schemes reminiscent of their Second World War counterparts. Jeep has announced a very special offering for 2014. McClatchy to Sell the Akron Beacon Journal to Black Press Ltd."Baseball Hall of Fame: Former Beacon Journal writer Sheldon Ocker honored with J.G. ^ "Ocker to receive Hall of Fame's Spink Award".^ "Sheldon Ocker wins Hall of Fame's Spink Award".^ "Beacon Journal to be printed in Canton".^ "Akron Beacon Journal sold to GateHouse Media".1994 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for race relations series: "A Question of Color".1987 Pulitzer Prize for General News Reporting for coverage of potential Goodyear takeover: "The Goodyear War".1971 Pulitzer Prize for General Local Reporting for coverage of Kent State Shootings.Knight) for Vietnam War weekly notebook columns 1968 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing ( John S.Wrote more than 20 books, mostly about Northeast Ohio sports. Terry Pluto: recognized as NSSA Ohio Sportswriter of the year multiple times.Sterpka Medina, OH See All Obituaries See. Taylor Spink Award inducted him into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Todays Akron, OH Obituaries Akron obits and death notices from funeral homes, newspapers and families. Sheldon Ocker: Covered the Cleveland Indians for the Beacon Journal.While working at the Akron Beacon Journal, his desk sat adjacent to that of writer Josephine van der Grift, columnist of Demi-Tasse and Mrs. Herman Fetzer: better known as "Jake Falstaff" to the Akron Beacon Journal, Akron Times and Cleveland Press readers, worked as suburban reporter for the Akron Times, where in 1920 he began his column Pippins and Cheese, taking its title and his pen name from William Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor.As of March 2019 it was using the presses at The Plain Dealer in Cleveland. It subsequently used the presses at The Repository in Canton, Ohio, also owned by GateHouse. On November 11, 2013, the Akron Beacon Journal printed its last paper in-house. In 2018, GateHouse Media bought the newspaper. On August 2, 2006, McClatchy sold the Beacon Journal to Black Press. The McClatchy Company bought Knight Ridder in June 2006 with intentions of selling 12 Knight Ridder newspapers. The Beacon Journal under Knight was the original and flagship newspaper of Knight Newspaper Company, later called Knight Ridder. Knight inherited the paper, in 1933, on Charles' death. In 1903, the Beacon Journal was purchased by Charles Landon Knight. The paper was founded with the 1897 merger of the Summit Beacon, first published in 1839, and the Akron Evening Journal, founded in 1896. The Beacon Journal has won four Pulitzer Prizes: in 1968, 1971, 19. The paper's coverage focuses on local news. Owned by Gannett, it is the sole daily newspaper in Akron and is distributed throughout Northeast Ohio. We also knew that if we were deficient in providing news relevant to these three groups of people in our community, we were not doing a sufficient job covering our community.The Akron Beacon Journal is a morning newspaper in Akron, Ohio, United States. Our newsroom goal is to grow our paid digital subscription revenue to a level that sustains funding for our journalism. Marketing data also showed significant gaps in reaching three key audiences online, including Black readers, those aged 25-44 and households with under $60,000 income. Q: What problem were you trying to solve, and why was solving the problem strategically important for your organization?Ī: We needed to dramatically grow our paid online subscription base to generate revenue supporting our core journalism mission in the community. Here’s an idea to steal and adapt: Grow your audience and paid online subscription base by bridging significant gaps in reaching key segments, including Black readers. Betty Lin-Fisher, James Mackinnon, Cheryl Powell-Fuller, Jennifer Pignolet and Michael Shearer | Akron Beacon Journal | Better News ![]() If you do not know last year’s AGI, have a copy of your prior year tax return, you can find that information by signing into your online account.To sign your electronic tax return, use a 5 digit self-select PIN, any five numbers (except all zeros) that you choose which serves as your electronic signature. To verify your identity, use last year’s AGI or last year’s self-select signature personal identification number (PIN). When self-preparing your taxes and filing electronically, you must sign and validate your electronic tax return.For more information see Affordable Care Act (ACA) Tax Provisions. 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This non-profit, public-private partnership is dedicated to helping millions of people prepare and file their federal taxes online for free. ![]() ![]() The online tax preparation software partners are part of the Free File Alliance, which coordinates with the IRS to provide free electronic federal tax preparation and filing to you. The IRS Free File program PPP is not a traditional contractual arrangement this partnership represents a balance of joint responsibility and collaboration that serves the interests of taxpayers and the Federal government. The IRS Free File program is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between the IRS and the Free File Alliance, a coalition of leading tax preparation software companies. IRS Free File partners are online tax preparation companies that offer what is called the “IRS Free File” program, which provides free electronic tax preparation and filing of federal tax returns at no cost to qualifying taxpayers (some may also offer free state returns). ![]() The Godzilla franchise has more than 50 years of existence and 29 movies, I think it’s safe to say that these amount of movies are not the result of an extensive creative endeavor or some sort of statement from part of Toho Studios (the company responsible of this franchise), Godzilla movies are a product for entertainment, but that doesn’t hold any merit, first of all some of them are really fun, some even carry a strong message, but my ultimate point is that even as entertainment product, they carry the sensibilities of Japanese culture through half a century. ![]() Something really interesting to me is the exploration of culture in consumer products and media, like music, anime, and also movies. I played it by myself and it urged me to comment it with anybody! :) Oh, and also, I came to know very recently that a kind of OVA came out based on the game, its called “Dimensional Adventure Numa Monjar” ( Jikū Bōken Nūmamonjā) and its incredible! :) Well, to sum up, I had so much fun playing chrono trigger I would really love If someone can share too his/her experiencie with it. There are ridiculously crazy finals, sad finals, dark finals, there is even a final in which - I think, because i didn’t get it- you can find the game creators! Is genious! Everybody talked so much about the Stanley parable and yes, its cool, but don’t talk to me about crazy-extraordinary finals if you don’t live the moment in which <3 (….no, I won’t do spoilers). ![]() From all of the great stuff this game has to offer, the greatest of all has to do with the finals, they are SO MANY POSSIBLE FINAAALS! I said to myself “I will achieve EVERY FINAL IN THIS GAME”, but if you ever say that to yourselve, you will be lying. Chrono trigger is full of epic moments, and I appreciate that a lot, moments that you will never forget and one day you are just laying in your bed thinking how bored you are and how senseless is life but suddently you remember one of this moments and life is great after all. Also, the battle mechanics are very confortable for someone like me who is used to real-time battles, I got used quickly. The characters are unique, I loved so much the design was so Toriyama <3 the music is beautiful, que time travel is done great! You will fight from dinosaurs to robots, from imps to shadows and blood yolks, and all of it makes sense in the story. In these days, I’ve played and tried a lot of games that amaze me in their graphics, their mechanics, their innovatios, but its very difficult for me to find what I love the most: GREAT STORIES, and chrono has one of the best, in my opinion. I dont have anything new to say, everything has been told about it and im sure most of you (who like games) have alredy played it, but I think the acclaim will be never enough. Nothing convinced me entirely until I saw a video made by my dear MatPat in which he explained how Chrono Trigger could be retteling the bible (being Chrono one kind of god), and I thought that was one of the coolest arguments I could get to play a game, so I did. Before I played the game, I read a lot of things about it that it was one of the greatest games ever, that it was the first game that introduced the time travel-thing so well, that the story was one of the most great ever, etc. The game is a RPG developed by God (Squeare/Square Enix), created by the FF series creator, Hironobu Sakaguchi, and the Dragon Ball series creator, Akira Toriyama. The games that I loved the most were Earthbound, FFVI, FFIV, a Link to the Past (yes, all mainstream) and Chrono Goddamn Trigger. Some years ago, I decided to play all the SNES games I didn’t because they were “too old”, “too pixelated” (yes, that was me, only willing to play the newest harvest moon/animal crossing/mario games). ![]() This made it impossible to get help anywhere else. In fact, the chief cardiologist at the center where I was trying to get help simply said I was a nut case, and would not put anything but that in the records. Starting off, I have spent about the last 30 years thinking I was a hypochondriac. Some are different, but a lot of it is the same. Many of those symptoms match many of mine. Hi, First off, I have absolutely no doubt about your history. Just wondering if anyone out there has experienced the same or similar. I just need to know is there something I can do to help relieve the pain and pressure. My skull feels like it needs to explode open at the back, my neck is so painful and I have limited movement when turning my head. ![]() I have an extremely high pain threshold due to not being able to have strong painkillers and have battled through and kept working. I work, but have had since last Wednesday off due to the pain. Put on a drip, prescribed Stemetil and sent home. I then ended up having to go to the Emergency Department on Sunday due to severe headache, nausea and vomiting. I had my Lumbar Puncture last Friday and was discharged that afternoon. On Wednesday I presented to the Emergency Department due to having a pop sensation on the left side of my head followed by a sharp pain. They have also found that I have Empty Sella Syndrome. I have then had CT scans, MRI scans and also a Lumbar Puncture. They took a photo of my optic nerve and found that I had Papilledema. I am also allergic to anything codeine or opiate based so the only thing I can have is Panadol and Anti Inflammatory meds. Then in June I went to a doctor because I was waking with severe pressure headaches. I was caught between a rock and a hard place. I got fed up with seeing doctors and all of them telling me I need to lose weight because I’m fat. Also a year and a half ago I have had to start wearing glasses and have had to get them updared every 5-6 months. I knew something wasn’t right but the doctors kept saying there was nothing wrong. They looked at me as if I was neurotic or a hypochondriac. My GP sent me to Orthopedic doctors, Neurological doctors and gynecologist. When this first began I was approx 100kg. So of course not being able to do too much I did gain extra weight. ![]() When I finally got to the car I had to sit sideways in the car seat and then physically lift each leg into the car because I could not lift them. I would go grocery shopping for 30 minutes and within 5 mins of being out shopping I could hardly walk. As well as feeling really dizzy and uneasy on my feet. I then couldn’t walk to far because it felt like my lower legs were going to tear open. It is an internal pain that I can not describe. I am in constant pain throughout my whole body. ![]() I started out with pain in my head, neck and legs, then I also started to have numbness in the saddle region, ringing and swooshing noises in my ears. Our Wildlife Journey 4 day tour has multiple opportunities to see echidnas, watch them digging and see their wonderful back feet.I was diagnosed in June this year with Idiopathic intracranial hypertension after spending the last 2 years thinking I was a hypochondriac. The best place to see echidnas is along the coastline of East Gippsland. If a dingo, dog, fox or goanna tries to dig it out, echidna digs down at a faster rate. As soon as the echidna senses danger it drills downwards. This method of echidna digging is clever too – a predator has to act quickly to catch an echidna on the surface. The front feet dig forwards and sideways, and the back feet dig backwards, creating a circular excavation. Why do echidnas back feet point backwards? This odd arrangement seems to give echidnas the ability to dig straight downwards. But the heel comes first, and the toes and claws follow. Like most animals, echidnas walk on the soles of their rear feet. So how do echidnas walk with legs pointing both ways? Picture credit: Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory ![]() The El Primero 3600 Calibre operates at 36,000 vph (5 Hz) and has several upgrades and modifications from the well-used El Primero 400 calibre. If you’ll recall back in 2012, Felix Baumgartner broke the sound barrier in free-fall when he jumped 38,969.4 meters while wearing a Zenith Stratos Flyback Striking 10th that was outfitted with the 4052. By doing this, the one-second mark is where the ten-second mark would be on an ordinary chronograph. ![]() For the 4052, Zenith used a 100-tooth silicon wheel that would accelerate the chronograph hand to complete a rotation in 10 seconds instead of 60. The high-frequency precision of the 36,000 vph El Primero has always theoretically allowed for measurements of time down to 1/10th of a second, but the issue was always how to realistically measure such a small increment of time on a watch. The El Primero 3600 Calibre is not entirely 100% new, as a version of it was released (let’s call it a soft launch) in the limited-edition Chronomaster 2 El Primero Striking Tenth from 2019 (the 50th anniversary of the El Primero, in case you forgot), but it is now being rolled out as a standard production calibre after some refinements.Ī little background first, in case you’re unfamiliar with the “Striking Tenth” AKA foudroyante parlance that dates back to about 2010 (though Zenith first patented it in 2002) with the introduction of the calibre 4052. Rather, we get an El Primero twist on the panda and reverse-panda dial chronograph with a new ceramic bezel and a thoroughly modern movement at a starting price right around $9,500. Though it draws inspiration from classic El Primeros, as well as the under-appreciated Zenith De Luca, the Chronomaster Sport does not go too far with the vintage theme, fortunately. Bearing a likeness to a distant cousin in the Rolex Daytona, these two debut Chronomaster Sport pieces are all Zenith once you take a closer look and appreciate the watchmaking prowess behind it. Equipped with a modern version of its “Striking 10th” movement, which allows the user to measure time down to 1/10th of a second, the Chronomaster Sport leans into what makes the high-beat El Primero so special.Īs of late, the Zenith El Primero has been lacking options that land somewhere between the vintage-inspired Chronomaster Revival pieces and the highly contemporary, stylized Defy El Primero collection. What we have with the Zenith Chronomaster Sport is a luxury chronograph with an attractive mainstream design but a movement that will impress even the most jaded or seasoned watch enthusiast. Just released by Zenith is the brand new Chronomaster Sport, launching as a duo of ceramic bezel chronographs that feature the newly updated El Primero 3600 calibre. ![]() ![]() ![]() Its compact size makes it convenient for chefs on the go.Ĭons: Slicing through extra-large pizzas may prove challenging due to its smaller blade size. Pros: A sleeker, more stylish version of the 4-inch Dexter Russell Sani-Safe. "It's efficient, applies great pressure, rolls smoothly, and has a sharp edge for a quick and crisp cut every time." "If I had to live and die by one pizza cutter, it would be the cutter I use personally at home, the Rösle Ergonomic Pizza Wheel," explains executive chef Andrew Simon of Edera Italian Eatery in St. Though this tool isn't dishwasher-safe, it does easily disassemble for cleaning. The free-running roller blade-made of heat- and corrosion-resistant steel-is razor-edged all the way around, providing substantial power and even pressure to cut more evenly through the toughest of ingredients. It features a sleek, polished chrome design with a rounded, ergonomic handle that gives users precise control when slicing. This German-engineered pizza wheel is sharp, both literally and figuratively. Pros: This hand-held pizza cutter features a sleek, sophisticated design.Ĭons: It's not dishwasher-safe and requires a bigger investment up front. View On Amazon View On Bloomingdales View On Sur La Table "There's also a nice space between the blade wheel and the handle, making it easy to see the pizza you're cutting, for lovely, even slices, and it's easy to clean, since there are no small grooves or coverings to capture cheese and sauce." "As with most OXO products, this pizza wheel has a rubberized handle, making it easy to grip, even when you've got pizza grease on your hands," says Food & Wine food editor Kelsey Youngman. That means you won't have to worry about scrubbing off all that gooey cheese yourself. When not in use, store the wheel on your wall using the hole at the handle's base or tuck it away inside a drawer.ĭurability and ease of use aside, the biggest advantage of this pizza cutter is it's one of the only dishwasher-safe tools our experts recommended. The comfortable, textured handle absorbs pressure when cutting, while the thumb guard offers an added layer of safety. This durable kitchen tool is preferred by chefs and home cooks alike, thanks to its quick-moving stainless steel blade and soft exterior grip. The workhorse of pizza cutters, the OXO Steel Pizza Wheel, will get you the most bang for your buck. Plus, it's dishwasher-safe and easy to store with a hole at the base of the handle. Pros: Simple and safe to use, with a convenient soft-grip handle. View On Amazon View On Crate & Barrel View On Macy's Material: Stain-free, high-carbon steel.It isn't built using pizza rocket science-it simply has one feature that helps save time and money: Replaceable blades! It can also be exclusively used to prevent cross-contamination for those with allergies or dietary restrictions." ![]() "It effortlessly slices through even the thickest, cheesiest crust. "If you've ever owned a pizza cutter, you know how quickly it can get very dull very fast," explains Greg Tetzner and Jackie Richie of Old Greg's Pizza in Miami, Florida. In that case, skip the purchase of a new tool and opt for a new blade instead. Though the blade's edge should hold strong for consistent use, it may reach a point where replacement is necessary. One of its biggest selling points is its high-carbon steel blade, a durable, stain-free material that's corrosion-resistant. The Dexter Russell Sani-Safe 4-inch Pizza Cutter offers that and more-which explains why one chef we spoke to named it "the Old Faithful of pizza wheels." It makes cutting pizza and other flatbreads a quick and effortless task. The handle is just as critical and should feature a slip-resistant or textured grip to keep your fingers and wrist in place as you slice, even when your hand is covered in pizza grease. You want a tool that seamlessly glides through all levels of crisp and crunch with a blade that exhibits the toughness of your favorite steak knife. There are a few nonnegotiables when looking for a great pizza cutter. Pros: This pizza cutter features textured handles, a protective finger guard, and a stain‐resistant replaceable blade, hand-honed to a super-sharp edge. ![]() In this respect, it means being fast to secure the greatest sports shoes and clothing items. The shop assortment in general and the range of Puma items in particular are constantly changing as it is an outlet store. Whether for team sports or courageous lone fighters: At SportSpar you can buy first-class Puma remnants at a low price. And: The attractive Puma sports collections are permanently on trend. From a functional shirt to comfortable shorts, there is a lot going on. In the Puma Outlet by SportSpar you will also find casual men's clothing and women's clothing for your sporty inspired adventure. But shoes are far from everything the manufacturer produces. To live out your sporty lifestyle in everyday life, you simply choose stylish Puma sneakers made of high quality materials. There were football boots, with which the triumph of the label once began. As a footballer, you can definitely trust in Puma. In order to protect the floor there, they ideally come with a bright sole. Your indoor shoes should also be well ventilated. Well-ventilated and extra padded versions are recommended for your fitness workout. If you run, you can chose Runner models with neat grip and durable sole. Despite the focus on speed, the Puma Outlet offers a variety of sports shoes. This intent applies in particular to the sports shoes, which are usually designed in order to really give a fresh boost to the user and help him to get the optimum in speed out of himself. "Forever Faster": Puma has always pursued the goal of being the fastest sports brand in the world. This is what characterizes the items in the Puma Outlet In short, if you set high priority in stylish branded sportswear, then the manufacturer, named after one of the most intriguing big cats, is definitely in the right choice. Even amateur athletes and people who are interested in sporty lifestyle products will appreciate Puma items. Here some examples:īut of course, the company is not just about the big stars in football, running or golf. It's not surprising that the company, which was founded in 1948 by Rudolf Dassler - the brother of Adidas founder Adi Dassler - regularly managed and still succeeds in attracting prominent brand ambassadors. ![]() Again and again, Puma is writing history by producing exceptional products for professionals in a wide variety of sports. Today, the company, which has its headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany, is one of the world's leading sports labels. Thanks to SportSpar you can cost-effectively equip yourself with the high-quality products of the label! This is the Puma brandįor decades, Puma has been designing, creating, marketing and selling sports shoes, casual sportswear and accessories. Puma is one of the most important and successful sporting goods manufacturers in the world. Puma Outlet at SportSpar - First-class quality at an affordable price ![]() ![]() It’s perhaps slightly less bright than the Lezyne Macro Drive 1300XXL, but the Lezyne also has an extra 100 lumens. The NiteRider 1200 OLED Boost’s light beam casts wide and evenly. The screen also tells you what light mode you’re in at any given time. In particular, you can see how much time you have remaining before the battery dies. The OLED screen on top of the unit offers key data that’s helpful while you’re riding. The 1200 OLED Boost’s mount is actually better though it can be adjusted easily using the thumb-twist screw, and you can remove the light entirely from the mount to charge it, or use it as a flashlight. For starters, the mount secures the light better than all of the others in this test, aside from the Cycliq Fly12, which is bolted in place. ![]() The only thing that held it back was its price, which is $70 more than the Lezyne Macro Drive 1300XXL.īut you get plenty for the price. The NiteRider 1200 OLED Boost narrowly missed out on the top spot in the best bike headlights list. It’s on the heavy side for a light at 208 grams, and it takes up a bit more handlebar space than the thinner mount on the NiteRider 1200 OLED Boost.īut that seems to be about the only downside to this powerful light. The only real downside to the Lezyne Macro Drive 1300XXL is its size. That allows you to adjust the light level and pattern on the fly without having to remove your hands from the bar. With 1,300 lumens, you won’t be in short supply of light.Īnd you can even add an optional remote switch ($15) that mounts closer to your handlebar’s grips. It’s great if you’ll be riding dark roads and trails and need to see as much as possible. The beam itself casts a broad light in front of you, with a concentration of light in the center of the beam. But once it’s in place, it’s easy to adjust the position and the light stays solidly in place. ![]() It’s so thick, in fact, that it can be a touch difficult to pull it to length to secure it to the hook on the other end of the mount. It’s a thick band that seems like it’s built to stand the test of time. The mount offers a stable system that’s easily adjustable to handlebars of various thicknesses. At the 450-lumen setting, the Macro Drive lasted just under eight hours. The Macro Drive lasted longer than any other headlight in the test at the highest setting, shining brightly for just under three hours. They are both excellent lights, but the Lezyne light comes in $70 cheaper than the NiteRider. The Macro Drive 1300XXL from Lezyne narrowly beat out the NiteRider 1200 OLED Boost for best bike headlight. Read on for our favorite picks and the pros and cons of each. If you want to learn how to install bike lights or branch out on the best electric bikes currently on the market, we cover that too. We did the leg work and took the best bike lights out for a spin. For convenience, consider a bike light set, which includes charging cables, a mount and a combination of front and rear lights. And if you prefer to ride off road, then brighter, longer-lasting bike lights should be your priority if you don't want to spend time changing them over. The best bike light models offer unparalleled battery life, Bluetooth, blinking patterns and brightness settings. Front lights help you see the road while rear bike lights show others where you are, but you can check out what to look for when choosing bike lights here for a full run down on boxes we recommend you tick. But you'll need to consider front and rear lights as they both have different functions. Alongside the best bike helmets, they're the best investment you can make as a cyclist. |
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