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A new DiNotte innovation, the XML-3 uses three of the newest CREE-XML LED for maximum performance in a Small package. This affords the rider world class brightness in a very bright light in an extremely small package (estimated 1000 lumens, but it's so new we haven't had it officially measured yet). The XML-3 uses the same lithium ion battery and charger system as previous models ensuring maxium performance, value and safety.
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Submitted by
katman
a All Mountain Rider
from Central PennsylvaniaDate Reviewed: February 9, 2012
Strengths: Quality produce made in the USA, incredibly bright with a wide beam, even coverage, long throw that turns night into day. The light itself is small and light with a simple secure HB mount; it's a piece of cake to mount and unmount it. Weatherproof connectors and compact battery with a secure velcro mount that stays put. I have 3 other lights and none compare to this light. The Dinotte washes out my helmet mounted LED light from another manufacturer. The price is very fair; this is a lot for the money and a better value than anything else I saw. I trust US made products more than Chinese made and prefer to support our manufacturing; all the better when the cost is competitive.Weaknesses: I don't see anything so far. The only thing I noticed is that the battery is made in China.Bottom Line: Great value and quality. Incredible power that will make any trail ridable at night; downhills, twisty turns, technical, anything. People who have not used a light this good don't understand what it can do for night riding so give it a try and you'll see for yourself. You can't go wrong with this one. Great for anyone doing semi serious or serious night riding on trails and no doubt on the road too.
Favorite Trail: Geisinger trails Danville
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$259.00
Purchased At: Direct from Dinotte
Similar Products Used: Sigma PowerLED Black
Bike Setup: I have three bikes and rotate them depending on my mood. I have this light mounted on the handlebar.
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wwwmattcom
a Cross Country Rider
from Highlands, NJ, USADate Reviewed: February 6, 2012
Strengths: There is enough flood and enough throw for this to be the only light in your repertoire. I have used it on rail trails and on the road. Will edit review when I use it on technical trails.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Best bang for your buck. $ to lumen. I was between this Dual set up and the nite rider options (from REI) but chose not to pay for the REI guarantee. Glad I did.
Favorite Trail: Waywayanda
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$449.00
Purchased At: Online from Dinitte
Bike Setup: Cyclocross
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d365
a Cross Country Rider
from athens ga usaDate Reviewed: January 30, 2012
Strengths: very bright. excellent, even beam pattern, with good throw and plenty of spill. fairly small and light weight, with long run time. mounts are secure. durable construction, made in USA. heat management is great, as it's never hot to the touch. price is very fair, and customer service was quick as well.Weaknesses: the only thing I can think of is - the helmet mount sits up a little higher than I would like, but I still use it every ride, and it's height is comparable to many other helmet mounts out there, so.... a bit nit-picky.Bottom Line: This seems to be a high-quality light, at a very competitive price. The beam pattern is stellar. Good for use on the handlebar or helmet. I've been using it as my only light (helmet), and it is more than enough light for our tight, technical trails. Using Medium power for climbs and High for downhills, and after 4.5 hrs, I've never gotten to the low battery warning yet.
The light has been durable as well. So far, it's taken an endo at speed, and a solid smack by a tree branch (that knocked me backwards off the bike)... it's still going strong.
I would absolutely buy this light again, and can't give it anything less than 5 outta 5, at this point.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$260.00
Purchased At: dinotte website
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Fiddledust
a Weekend Warrior
from Knoxville, TN USADate Reviewed: December 14, 2011
Strengths: The XML-3 is a small package that produces plenty of light for riding after dark. The battery provides at least 2.5 hours of light on high beam.Weaknesses: None so far.Bottom Line: The XML-3 replaced one of my 200L lights that had quit working after three years. Rob at DiNotte gave me a generous trade in allowance for the non-working 200L. I still use one of the 200Ls on my helmet but it is only there to attract the attention of motorists at intersections. There are brighter lights available on the market but for me, the XML-3 answers the question of how much light is enough. Trail, road and greenway riders should be well satisfied with this light. I am reluctant to give anything five Flamin' Chilis but in this case it is deserved.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: DiNotte
Similar Products Used: DiNotte 200L X 3 (Two on the bar and one on the helmet)
Bike Setup: Old Bianchi steel hardtail set up with smooth tires for spirited winter greenway riding after dark.
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Roadking1962
a Cross Country Rider
from NHDate Reviewed: November 23, 2011
Strengths: Light, well-built, bright, reasonable price.Weaknesses: Helmet mount could be lower, but it works well.Bottom Line: I looked at all the lights and settled on USA-made Dinotte light. It is plenty bright (actual lumens = 1035) and light. The light head is solid and well-made and the 4 cell battery pack is light. The light is rated for 2.5 hours on high but will go a bit more.
I looked at some of the other Chinese made lights like Gemini, Bike-Ray, and Magicshine. They seem okay and many like them but the Dinotte seemed better and I liked the fact they were made in the USA.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$259.00
Purchased At: From Dinotte
Similar Products Used: Niterider and Light and Motion
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Richard Kuehner
a Downhiller
from Wimberley, TX USADate Reviewed: October 28, 2011
Strengths: Compact size. Good uniform beam pattern without distracting dark rings. Pigtail from light, is long enough for close battery placement (had to buy an extension for the Strykr light).Weaknesses: None so far. The Strykr light is water proof to 30 ft. I tested it in the pool. Not sure about the Dinotte light, as they make no claims for "water proofness" on their website.Bottom Line: Made in the USA, unlike my other "Made in China" light. Brigher and better beam pattern than the Strykr. Good value compared to more costly lights with only slighly more lumen output. I would recommend this light to anyone looking for a compact light with good output. This is my new trail and urban assault light. I already had the Dinotte 140R-2C LI Tail light. Overall I'm happy with my new purchase, but only wish I had bought this light first.
Favorite Trail: Mule Shoe, Government Canyon
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$259.00
Purchased At: Dinotte.com
Similar Products Used: Baja Designs Strykr.
Bike Setup: Astrix Stryke, Marzocchi 66 RC3 TI fork, Avid Code 5 hydraulic brakes, SRAM X-9 Shifter/Derailer, SRAM cassette, Raceface Ride DH crank set, Thompson handlebar/seat post, Speedplay Drillium pedals, Manitou Swinger rear shock, Outlaw rims, Weirwolf 2.3 tires.
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