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Gloworm X2 Lights
Product DescriptionThe Gloworm X2 1200 Lumen Light has one of the best light to size to weight ratios in the world! The 1200 lumen X2 is the result of months of testing and developing. CNC machined from a single block of 6061-T6 Alloy and weighing it a mere 79g this waterproof unit turns night into day. The X2's output is optimised for your activity, with IMT (Intelligent Mode Technology), you have the choice of four programmes: Trail (optimised for Mountain Biking), Commuter (optimisied for commuting), Adventure (optimised for adventure races, trail running etc), Bush (optimised for tramping/hiking). Each of these programmes are user selectable at any time and each have differnet runtimes based on their set light output. A remote switch keeps your hand on the controls and the small size means there's no massive weight hanging from the top of your helmet. A huge benfit of its design is the ability to mount on the front of the helmet meaning you'll never catch your light on another overhanging tree. Additionally it can also mount on the handlebar or on the supplied headstrap.Mtbr Bike Lights Shootout - over 50 bike lights reviewed, photographed and measured here. Gloworm X2 Pro Review
The Gloworm X2 is one of the surprises of the year. Born and raised on the Mtbr forums with headquarters in New Zealand, a couple of entrepreneurs listened to what the market had to say and delivered a product that addressed their needs. Gloworm X2 features a small head unit that weighs 80 grams but delivers a dual beam pattern at a claimed 1200 Lumens. The beam is quite remarkable as it has both throw and a decent spread. And the brightness measured 111 Mtbr Lux which puts it right around 1200 Lumens. Continue reading →
User Reviews
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snala
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: January 6, 2013 Strengths: The light spread: Is a big rectangle/ trapezoid shape and easily covers track widths and depth for distance at moderate speeds. Battery life: It doesn't get dark here until 8.45pm at the moment so the portions of my ride in enough darkness to use a light are limited to the last 30 minutes (6-8km's). After this usage, on the 900/1200 lumen modes, the battery still shows 100%. Remote switch and modes: A good selection of options and not going off in-between all modes I prefer. Perceived difference between 900/1200L modes isn't really that much and as I feel this light is set up for flood rather than throw so using the extra 300 lumens doesn't give you any more usable beam distance. I will try spot/spot lens in future. Weaknesses: Helmet mount. I have spent hours with this trying to get it to fit with different straps and the original velcro one supplied which isn't that great. Given up with the straps I had so are using 3 zip ties to secure (2 across and 1 from the front to stop it bouncing/moving) then cut them off for my day rides without a light. Contacted Bruce about spot lens accidently left out in my initial order, and he suggested a foam block in-between for helmets with complicated vane shapes to help with attaching which sounds like a good idea. He also said he would send me one of the new D ring straps with the missing spot lens too so good customer service there. Beam spread: Was a plus up above and still is but for me I find when mounted as a helmet light the distance isn't quite there for going really quickly unless I angle the unit to get maximum range and that creates a dark spot in front of the bike which I fill with a supplementary bar mounted PD32UE (use 400L mode). I personally prefer running two lights anyway just in case 1 dies at the worst possible moment and it also helps with getting rid of shadow effects. This isn't really a criticism but just saying I can't quite ride with confidence at my normal maximum day speeds in some sections of the forest I ride with just this unit alone. I'm 6.1 tall and could just be the height above the ground when helmet mounted etc. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 months Similar Products Used: Fenix brand LED flashlights.
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Pisgah Junkie
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: December 10, 2012 Strengths: Small, bright, EXTREMELY high quality, great design with LOTS of thought and innovation. Love this light. I mount the light centered on the bars out in front and it looks awesome. I ride tight technical singletrack and ride fast and I almost always run it on medium on with two flood lenses. Really nice, super smooth, full beam pattern. High quality, white light tint. Battery is also extremely high quality. Nice construction, soft touch coating oozes quality and after 2 hours on medium, the battery was showing 80%. The mounts are also well designed and high quality as well. The light never bounces, sags or moves even through the roughest, gnarliest terrain. I really wanted a smaller, 2-cell battery, but the 4-cell is small and light enough on the frame that it’s a non-issue and I appreciate the extra run time. They are also releasing a 2-cell batter in the very near future. I also really like the remote switch. High quality and great concept. Programming modes provide a lot of options. Includes extra small parts e.g. mount screw, bushing and padding. No details were omitted when designing these lights. Even the case is really slick. Nice work Gloworm! Weaknesses: Not much: - Changing optics is a bit tricky. Getting the o-ring to seat back in the light head is not easy. I changed once and don't plan to again. Most folks will use the default optics (one flood and one spot), I was just looking for a really floody pattern. - Programming, while providing a lot of options, requires instructions. For trail riding, the default program has proven to be the best. - Would prefer a better attachment system for the remote. Velcro is iffy on round surfaces e.g. handlebars. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Anything near Brevard Duration Product Used: 2 months Price Paid: $219.00 Purchased At: Action LED Similar Products Used: Lezyne SuperDrive XL, Jetlites F-U2, Cygolite Turbo 740, Older Niteriders. Bike Setup: Trek Remedy 9.8.
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Pelly_NH Date Reviewed: November 21, 2012 Strengths: How can something so small be so damn bright! The fit and finish of the product is stellar. From the battery (tiny) to the light itself, this thing screams quality and attention to detail. In terms of performance, this light is exceptional. Light enough and small enough to easily mount on the helmet. Incredible little light! Weaknesses: Velcro patch for remote doesn't have great adhesion. Switched to better quality velcro patch and am without complaints. Bottom Line: 
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jcolby
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: October 25, 2012 Strengths: small, bright and light (weight) Weaknesses: time consuming to switch from helmet mounted to bar mounted Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Bidwell Park B Trail Duration Product Used: 1 month Price Paid: $209.00 Purchased At: Action Lights LED Similar Products Used: Niterider MiNewt 350 Niterider Lumina 650 Gemini Titan Bike Setup: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR with no real upgrades but lots of new parts after breaking the others
Submitted by
OneSlowBusa
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: July 11, 2012 Strengths: +crazy bright +incredible run times +quick charging +did I mention crazy bright? Weaknesses: -The point where the power cable enters the light-head is a bit suspect. After two rides the cable protection has pulled out a bit revealing the actual wires. If it gets any worse I'll pull the light-head apart and try and slide the protective cover back on. -The instruction manual and programming are a bit hard to follow at first, but this is more a function of the poorly worded manual Bottom Line:
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Rhodesie
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: June 1, 2012 Strengths: Light weight, small size, brilliant customer service during the purchase process when there was a shipping mixup. Weaknesses: none yet Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Anything uphill Price Paid: $209.00 Purchased At: Gloworm website Bike Setup: Giant XTC composite 29er 0, stans race gold wheels, XO cranks, XX cassette, Edge 500 computer....
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Germinator Date Reviewed: May 17, 2012 Strengths: I got an X2 a few weeks ago and I absolutely love it. Here's why: it is light, bright (way brighter than my last lights and so bright that I can ride technical single track at full throttle with no problems) and has a great run time (2.5 hours on 1200 lumens and 3.5 on 900, which is what I use most of the time). There are a couple of other really cool things too: you can mount the light forward on your helmet so it will never get caught by low hanging branches, you can very easily tilt the light so that you can search the ground for the car keys you just dropped or chat to other riders without blinding them. The remote switch is also great and allows you to change light settings on the fly if you wish. The light has around ten different light settings split into four different programs so you can use the light, for example, as an emergency beacon (1200 lumen flash every 3 secs) or as a super bright 1300 lumen light. I stay in the trail (read: MTB) mode all the time and simply switch between 900 and 1200 lumen while riding and down to 300 at the car park. You cycle through modes by clicking a button which is easy and you never cycle through a blinking mode or off mode which is great. The last thing I really like is that you can attach the light in 10 secs to your helmet without any tools and without having to fix anything permanently. Keeps the helmet looking great for day rides and, good Lord, riding on the road... Weaknesses: This is tricky as I have not found anything I really don't like. Perhaps the battery extension cord could be a smidgen longer. I am 5'11 (180cm) and all is good. However, if you are really tall (taller than 6'4, 190cm) and you want to put the light on your helmet and the battery pack in your jersey pocket) the extension cord may be getting a little short. That's easily fixed though by moving the light slightly further back on the helmet or not routing the cable throug the back of your helmet vents which is what I do. Bottom Line:
Submitted by
ckesinis
a Cross Country Rider
from Athens, Greece Date Reviewed: March 22, 2012 Strengths: Very small and attractive package, for the amount of light !!! The eccentric mount , places it centered , in front of the stem . The remote switch allows quick access , without moving your hand from the bar, thus you can manage the output while riding, to prolong the life of the battery , when needed . The four easily accessed programs, make it versatile, depending of the type of riding ... I 've got also two road bikes and the light is so powerful that when I commute or ride on crowded streets , everyone pays attention to see what is coming , so I enjoy much more safety in crossroads and while riding in heavy traffic , even in daylight, were I prefer to switch it in strobo mode .. Weaknesses: The light is not a very spot light , even with the two spot lenses on, instead the flood/spot combination , but it does what I expected to do , it ' s neat and combined with a spot on the helmet , you can go very fast ... The color of the LEDs is well balanced, not so warm / reddish, nor blue ... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Tatoi state, plenty of trails .... Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $150.00 Purchased At: Gloworm presales Similar Products Used: Magicshine 808, A Lux-RC 333 module in an easy2LED housing, Bike Setup: Giant Anthem / Fox RP23 shox Marzocchi Marathon SL fork WTB laserdisc Trail wheels 2x9 SLX /XT setup...
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Giant_Lander
a All Mountain Rider
from Athens, Greece Date Reviewed: February 28, 2012 Strengths: Compact, light, tons of flood with decent throw. Lot's of runtime Weaknesses: Weak battery case Not much of a thrower Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Mt. Parnitha, St. George's trail Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $150.00 Purchased At: glowormlites presale Similar Products Used: P7 torches, 3XMCE custom lights, 3X xpg 1000 lumens light by lux-rc, 7up xpg light Bike Setup: Trek Remedy 9.8 2012, xt/xtr spec with Tricon DT wheelset
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agoura_biker
a All Mountain Rider
from Agoura Hills, CA, USA Date Reviewed: February 12, 2012 Strengths: really small for the amount of light! high quality exceptional value Weaknesses: not really a weakness, but puts out a wall of light rather than a tight spot not much difference in apparent brightness between high and boost levels Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $175.00 Purchased At: Gloworm Similar Products Used: Gemini Xera Bike Setup: Ventana El Saltamontes, Revelation RLT Ti fork, Magura Marta SL brakes, XO drivetrain
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