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DiNotte Lighting XML-3 Lights
Product DescriptionA 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.Mtbr Bike Lights Shootout - over 50 bike lights reviewed, photographed and measured here.
User Reviews
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David
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: October 1, 2012 Strengths: An amazing amount of light -- rated very conservatively at 1200 lumen. Head unit stays cool to the touch. Mounting system works very well on my bar and is very easy to remove -- I don't leave it on the bike. Together with the XML-1 night riding is a blast! Excellent run-time which I suspect is longer than listed. Weaknesses: Battery pack mounting system could be improved -- it slides on down tube at times. It does stay put with enough force applied to velcro strap. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Price Paid:
$260.00 Purchased At: Dinotte Similar Products Used: Dinotte XML-1 Bike Setup: Trail Bike
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Steve_N
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: August 2, 2012 Strengths: Gobs and gobs of light for a light of it's size Excellent throw and spill Battery (4 cell) lasts as long as manufacturers claims, if not longer Interchangeability between other Dinotte models Can put into flash mode for commuting Weaknesses: Light mount can slip on rough trails if not cinched up real tight Battery too heavy to mount on the helmet Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 4 months Price Paid: $425.00 Purchased At: Dinotte Similar Products Used: Dinotte 600L/200L BLT Bike Setup: Lenz Leviathan, Lefty PBR130 forks, Shimano drivetrain
Submitted by
katman
a All Mountain Rider
from Central Pennsylvania Date 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: Expand full review >>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.
Submitted by
wwwmattcom
a Cross Country Rider
from Highlands, NJ, USA Date 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: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>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 usa Date 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: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $260.00 Purchased At: dinotte website
Submitted by
Fiddledust
a Weekend Warrior
from Knoxville, TN USA Date 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: Expand full review >>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.
Submitted by
Roadking1962
a Cross Country Rider
from NH Date Reviewed: November 23, 2011 Strengths: Light, well-built, bright, reasonable price. Weaknesses: Helmet mount could be lower, but it works well. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>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 USA Date 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: Expand full review >>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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