DesignShine DS-1300 Lights

5/5 (1 Reviews)


Product Description

  • Headlight
  • Uses 6 CREE LEDs (3 XP-E + 3 XP-G)
  • Combination of SPOT and narrow frosted Carclo© Optics
  • Dual lenses produce an optimal beam pattern, long throw with smooth width
  • MaxFlex6 controller (made in the USA!)
  • Five power levels: <1 watt up to 14 watts (1300 lumens!)
  • User-programmable operational modes
  • Steady mode and flash mode
  • Comes with the optional use daytime YELLOW filter lens
  • Good side/down lighting through the lens cover
  • Quick release mounting on bar or helmet
  • Li-ion operation compatible with 11.1V or 14.8V packs
  • Built-in thermal protection w/battery monitor indicator
  • Completely waterproof
  • 3yr warranty on the light engine
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    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Azra a Racer from Alexandria

    Date Reviewed: October 21, 2011

    Strengths:    Extremely well made, very robust, totally waterproof, able to take all sorts of abuse on a daily basis.

    Custom made one by one in America, meaning you can specify not just your battery options, but also your lens. Heck, you can even specify custom modifications if you want/need to.

    Very bright, very powerful, with 6-cell battery lasts forever (over 3.5 hr in highest setting).

    In flashing mode works very well as a daytime safety light.

    For the quality you get, price is unbeatable.


    Weaknesses:    The battery, while perfectly functional, totally waterproof, and very reasonably priced, is not packaged in a hard case like it's becoming the norm in the industry. So it's not that pleasing to look at.

    The one battery status indicator LED is rather minimalistic.

    The light is programmable but it's not an easy task.

    The design is OK, but this thing is not headed for an art exhibition.


    Bottom Line:   
    An excellent product made in America and very reasonably priced. Sure you can get a 3000-lumen light these days, but what's the point if it can run for only an hour? The combination of 1300-lumen and a 6-cell battery is perfect.

    You could also get a Chinese light of the same brightness for half the price, but again, what's the point if the thing is shabby and not waterproof? This is the light for people that take their night riding seriously, do it day in and day out, and do it in all sorts of conditions, including bad weather.

    On the other hand, you could spend a lot more money on a better known brand, but what's the point? This light gets the job done.

    On value, this lights gets 5/5 without questions. There simply is nothing on the market of the same quality that costs less.

    Overall, if price is no issue, maybe 4/5 - it's not perfect and there's some room for improvements. But with price factored in, 5/5.

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    Favorite Trail:   Road

    Duration Product Used:   3 months

    Price Paid:    $270.00

    Purchased At:   Designshine

    Similar Products Used:   All sorts.

    Bike Setup:   Road.

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