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JetLites Dual Beam Halogen Lights
Product DescriptionJET Lites Dual BeamMtbr Bike Lights Shootout - over 50 bike lights reviewed, photographed and measured here.
User Reviews
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Alex Do
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto Date Reviewed: November 21, 2004 Strengths: really bright lights similar to xenon lights. The low beam is wide but still reach far ahead on trail. High beam is quite far but not narrow as turbocat or niterider. High beam is wide enough that I donn't develop tunnel vision while riding at night.waterproofness of case, good electrical cables.much cheaper than nite rider, turbocat etc. I am from Canada. With the price of product and shipping fee, the final cost is about $400.00 Cdn clams. It sounds expensive compared to regular commuter lights but it is much more durable and less expensive than all other rechargable lights. it is more expensive than nite hawk version of Cdn light. However, I found nite hawk battery was even heavier. Nite hawk handlebar mount was not as good as jetlites. I had to decided to get jetlites after considering all factors. I saved up money to buy it. I also got the helmet version too. I will buy the new starfire helmet soon. Weaknesses: heavy,heavy battery water bottle style. High beam lasted only 1.5hr. It was the pinnacle of light technology at that time. Nite rider battery last same time as jetlites. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: hardwood Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $200.00 Purchased At: manufacturer Similar Products Used: nite rider, nite hawk for test ride. Bike Setup: 2000 specialized rockhopper hardtail,stock seat tube, no name high end gel saddle I got from MEC, raceface forge crankset,slime bb.raceface handlebar, shimano LX brakeset and levers. Mavic 517 wheelset. This wheel set is suitable for light riders. DO NOT use it if rider is over 130lbs.My bike rocks. it is light. 
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Pete Nacy
a Weekend Warrior
from Jefferson City Date Reviewed: June 15, 2004 Strengths: I love the lights I purchased last year. They’re the single best bike product I’ve used. I mean to say, sometimes I’ll ride at 2:00 am if only because I CAN; however, mostly I ride at 4:30 am to avoid the heat or to avoid conflicts with work. I can’t rave enough and I hope the company prospers. Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $200.00 Purchased At: Universal Cycles Similar Products Used: Cateye Bike Setup: Merckx Century TSX road
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BCP Love to Ride at Night
a Weekend Warrior
from Lake Oswego, OR, USA Date Reviewed: January 22, 2004 Strengths: Great lighting and lasts long enough I don't need to worry. Don't have to worry about keeping track of charging - the unit automatically determines the level of charge needed. Can get enough light with one light but often I'll use both to get the extra light when I'm not going over 2hours. Attaches easily. Weaknesses: I wish I didn't have to use one of my water bottle holders to hold the battery. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Surveyors Ridge Mtn and Mt Rainier for Road Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $235.00 Purchased At: Universal Cycle Portland OR Similar Products Used: Cygo and Nightrider. Bike Setup: Trek 2300 - This year is the year to get a new bike....
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Dan
a Racer
from Santa Cruz, Ca Date Reviewed: January 20, 2002 Strengths: Very Very bright,supeior customer service, mounting options,Battery type (NMHI), switch on bars and lights, 5 hours quick charge Weaknesses: There are none because their customer support gose beyond ANY COMPANY I have ever dealed with in my life. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: east and west of twingates Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: Jet Lites (831)458-5001 Similar Products Used: Cygo-lite 6 volt 10/6 watt (nicad) Bike Setup: 2000 GT Backwoods, Manotou Mars Comp Coil (80mm),KORE Strictly D Bars, Lx crank, Xt disc hubs on WTB laserdisc DH 36mm rims, Xt Derailers and shifters, Avid CPS mech. disc brakes, Panaracer Fire xc pro 2.1
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Tim Olson
a Racer
from San Mateo Date Reviewed: December 11, 2001 Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Purchased At: BSB in Half Moon Bay
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MIKE ERBE
a Racer
from SANTA CRUZ , CA USA Date Reviewed: December 18, 2000 Strengths: I am a heavy user of the JET system. In addition to my daily commutes in Santa Cruz, CA, I also have competed in several 24 HR mountain bike races. I believe that the JET is a great system, significantly better than the Night Rider that I previously used. The JET system has given me over 2 years of flawless performance and typically, I only need the 20 watt light, even in the rain. I am very impressed with the durability of the system. It has been drenched repeatedly on the commutes as well as being banged around on night mountain bike rides. The modular configuration permits me to easily configure it for the commute (single beam) or an MB ride. (dual beam) In the winter months, it seems as if I am commuting both to and from work in the dark. With the 20 watt single beam mounted on my helmet, I know that not only can I see well, but that I am very visible to automobile drivers. I recommend this system and feel that it is by far, the best I have used. Weaknesses: NONE Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: GRAY WHALE Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $200.00 Similar Products Used: NIGHTRIDER Bike Setup: HELMET MOUNTED, FOR BOTH COMMUTINGT AND MOUNTAIN BIKING
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J-F
a Cross Country Rider
from Montreal, Quebec, Canada Date Reviewed: September 27, 2000 Strengths: Very, very bright light system. Modular light system, so you can start with a single beam and add on to it later. Weaknesses: The holding bracket released itself a couple of times while riding. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $200.00 Similar Products Used: None
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Jesse
a Cross Country Rider
from Boston, MA Date Reviewed: August 15, 2000 Strengths: super wide, bright beam pattern, light weight, good burn time, great customer support, durable construction Weaknesses: only one: helmet mount seems just a bit mushy--tends to bounce around at higher speeds. maybe a result of the elastic section of the mounting strap stretching out over time? overrall, no big deal. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: limited experience with Nite Rider products
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Keith
a Weekend Warrior
from WV Date Reviewed: July 11, 2000 Strengths: Bright Light, Durability, Product Support, Weaknesses: Need some kind of smart charger for the battery, understand from Jim that this is forthcoming. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: Stock DBR-X2
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Allen Shaw
a Cross Country Rider
from Camp Connell Date Reviewed: May 16, 2000 Strengths: Light weight...long run times...VERY Bright....super design Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Top of the World Duration Product Used: 2 Years Similar Products Used: Vista..... Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Superlite.XTR & Sram 9.0sl..Sid SL...Fox R/C float.....Sun Ringle lite wheels..23 lbs
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Eric Warkentin
a Racer
from San Jose, CA USA Date Reviewed: March 12, 2000 Strengths: Jet Lites are extremely bright, light weight and durable lighting systems. In addition to their high performance, Jet Lites also have a sleek design that is pleasing to the eye. Their customer service is outstanding. Weaknesses: None. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Similar Products Used: Night Sun and NiteRider Bike Setup: Specialized S-Works FSR XC
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Evan Hollander
a Racer
from Ft. Lauderdale, FL Date Reviewed: February 15, 2000 Strengths: Power to weight ratio, durability, customer support Weaknesses: Racoons are scared as hell of them. They just freeze and don't get out of your way. Make a good bunnyhopping opportunity though, so really not a weakness. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Killington, VT Duration Product Used: 1 Year Similar Products Used: Niterider Bike Setup: Trek Y-Pro Issue, Marzocchi Z-2 Bam, RaceFace, Spinergy Spox, XTR Drivetrain,
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Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from LaFayette, NY Date Reviewed: February 7, 2000 Strengths: Light weight, extremely bright, customer service, THE MOUNT Weaknesses: NONE Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Gore Mt. Duration Product Used: 1 Year Similar Products Used: None Bike Setup: Cannondale Super V 2000 Freeride
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Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from LaFayette, NY, Onondaga Date Reviewed: January 24, 2000 Strengths: Light weight and bright. Weaknesses: The mounting system. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Gore Mt. Duration Product Used: 1 Year Similar Products Used: None Bike Setup: Cannondale SV 2000 Freeride
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Dirk Macfarlane
a Racer
from Alexandria, VA Date Reviewed: January 21, 2000 Strengths: Light weight, durable, bright white light Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Similar Products Used: Nite Rider Digital Pro 12E Bike Setup: Specialized S-works FSR XC
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