Product Description
-Custom 10w MR11 lamp
-Compact 6 cell 7.2v NiMH Battery (Memory Free)
-Multi-adjustable Handlebar Mount
-14hr trickle charger.
Weights:
Battery: 475g
Light w/ bar mount: 113g
Total system weight: 588g
Watts / Light Output (Lumens) / Run Time (Hours):
13 / 290 / 2.0hrs.
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Submitted by
Tom
a
from North CarolinaDate Reviewed: September 14, 2005
Strengths: Good value. Durable, water-resistant construction. Wide flood beam that's easy to adjust.Weaknesses: Cheap, dumb, inefficient charger.Bottom Line: I use this light for solo road biking (fitness rides) in town and on rural highways. After a couple of close calls with cars, I upgraded to this from a couple of flashlight-type lights. I looked at some HID models, but couldn't justify spending 50% of the value of my bike on a light.
The battery mounts securely under the top tube with a wide velcro strap, so it leaves my water bottle cage free for...a water bottle! There's a bit of excess cable that I coiled up with a cable tie and tucked between the covered part of my rear brake cable and the frame. It's not pretty but it all stays in place.
Overall, I've been happy: Car drivers seem to see me, and most oncoming drivers dim their high beams. It produces a very wide and very even flood, so aiming it isn't an issue. I can see reasonably far ahead, although I wish it had just a bit more intensity toward the front so I could see potholes a second or two sooner.
My biggest gripe is the old-fashioned "dumb" charger. You need to unplug it after 14 hours or it will overcharge the battery. For less than a 10% increase in cost, L&M could have upgraded to a more efficient and convenient smart charger that automatically charges the battery to capacity without overcharging it. Even the cheapest cordless phones have smart chargers!
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$95.00
Purchased At: Online
Similar Products Used: Flashlight-type lights.
Bike Setup: Road.
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Submitted by
Loren
a Weekend Warrior
from VancouverDate Reviewed: July 28, 2005
Strengths: Bright useable light, lightweight, easy to mount, built quite stout and with the right materials. It's on clearance everywhere now!Weaknesses: Could have a slightly less flood type beam.Bottom Line: I use this light for what it's intended, and it works awesome. It's an extremely well made light. Buy it for commuting, you'll like it.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: Universal Cycles
Similar Products Used: Cygolite Rover Nimh- Don't do it! Two dim bulbs aren't as good as one bright one!
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