Comes with Intellicharger Pug and Forget Recharging System.
Quick-Cam light bracket for easy installation, removal and adjustment.
Cord-mounted on/off switch.
Planet Bike donates 25% of company profits to causes that promote the use of bicycles for the good of the planet.
Alias comes with Spectra blue halogen bulb for cleaner, brighter light, also has low and full charge indicator on battery.
Run Time: 1:16-3:40
Bulb: 9/12/15w blue spectra
Battery: NiMH 4.5amp
Weight: 535g
Submitted by
Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from Dunwoody, GA Date Reviewed: November 12, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Dunwoody Club TT
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike
Strengths:
Great light for the price and the customer support at PlanetBike is amazing!!! I had an issue with the bulb and they shipped a replacement overnight to fix the issue. From their website: *Rechargeable batteries have a warranty of 1 year from date of purchase. *Halogen bulbs have a warranty of 2 years from date of purchase.
Weaknesses:
Wire setup.
Bottom Line:
You'll buy the light for the price and appreciate the customer support when you need it.
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Submitted by
Adam
a Weekend Warrior
from Denver Date Reviewed: October 24, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$79.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Its not heavy. Very bright. Good run time even at full power. I use it for commuting and I can usually get about 2.5 hours of run time at full power even after 2 years of use.
Weaknesses:
Cable that connects to battery not long enough so you are forced to keep it mounted somewhere at the front of the frame either top tube or down tube. SuperCircuit switch drains battery and can kill it if you leave it plugged in indefinitely. I actually had to "zap" charge the battery after it failed over the summer. Charger would not come on when I would plug in the battery. It appears there must be some charge left in battery before charger recognize it.
Similar Products Used:
Vista lights, specialized lights, night rider
Bike Setup:
cyclocross homebuild.
Bottom Line:
Overall I am happy with the light. Its cheap, its bright and lasted me over 2 years of continuous use. Old night rider is a good product also, but battery and charger was not very impressive. I was not happy with their new line.
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Submitted by
lucyfek
a Cross Country Rider
from waukegan, il Date Reviewed: July 24, 2007
Favorite Trail:
DPR
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$79.00
Purchased At:
performance
Strengths:
1. price (sale + 25% towards future purchases at PB, nice;) 2. brightness - what an improvement over CatEye HL-EL500 (even the one I've modded with 3W LED) 3. light pattern - could be wider right in front of the bike (to provide better visibility in tight corners), but overall I like it
Weaknesses:
1. battery life - rated at < 2hrs, it never ran out while i was riding but this is probably because I'm aware of it and try to plan my ride. has to be recharged after every longer ride/use (do not forget or you'll be looking for a backup). 2. wiring/switch - kinda hard to mount it "securely" and so it's not an eyesore. the cables would use an integrated plug to keep the dirt off while the battery is not mounted. 3. weight - ?, not really that much to complain. 4. charges overnight - one has to remember to get it ready for the next ride - few minutes before ride is too late
Similar Products Used:
CatEye HL-EL500 - not really similar as it is a LED light, also some other "halogens" powered with 2*C batteries (quite some time ago) and even some dynamo powered headlights (good old times). none of these really compares (maybe the dynamo thing if I pushed it really hard;)
Bike Setup:
which one? anyway, does it really matter?
Bottom Line:
love it, makes the night rides so much more enjoyable and safe. huge leap forward over any LED (so far). affordable (saves a ton over HID) and hopefully if will last (can't see a reason why not).
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Submitted by
M J
a Cross Country Rider
from Ca Date Reviewed: May 15, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Singletrack
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
E-bay
Strengths:
Really nice bright white light for a halogen. Excellent illumination in front of the bike for about 20 feet. Solid 2hr run time on high. Good quality and sturdy handlebar mount. Unbeatable price for what you get.
Weaknesses:
The biggest would be you can outrun this light. Though it really is bright, the throw is only about 20 feet. Lots of wires but that's ok at 75 bucks.
Similar Products Used:
Niteriders and an HID.
Bottom Line:
I doubt there is a better light for the money. The quality looks and feels excellent, battery runs as advertised, etc. I was going to use this as a back-up to an HID but it is so good in front of the bike, I now use it in conjunction w/ the HID. It is not a spot and probably not suited for the helmet. All that said, it's a great light on the bars w/ a spot on the helmet. Don't get me wrong, it's totally usable on it's own on the bars. You'll just have to slow down a bit on fast fire road descents.
At retail price of 189 or so, there are other choices now such as LED's. However, under 100 bucks, it's a no brainer. Possibly the best value under 100.
MJ
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Submitted by
Brent
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, FL USA Date Reviewed: November 28, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Hardwood Acres, Pittsburgh PA
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Friend got it from a shop
Strengths:
Bright light, low cost, light weight, looks cool, comes with 2 handlebar mounts, for normal and OS bars.
Weaknesses:
Wiring setup was designed by a 4 year old.
Similar Products Used:
Niterider Digital Pro 12e (32w niterider), and niterider trail rat 2.0
Bike Setup:
Giant NRS
Bottom Line:
If you buy this light, you will be happy with it. Its probably not the brightest out there, or the best design but for your money you cant go wrong. The light is very bright for 15w. The light is a blue/ white light, not yellow. Very light weight, battery indicator, smart charger, remote switch to change settings. The light casing is open on the bottom, so it actually throws a lot of light right in front of you, which makes it nice for crossing logs or such. However, I have a silver stem/ bars and this actually makes for a blinding reflection on my bars which sorta kills my eyes natural night vision. I am going to put some black tape on the stem to eliminate this reflection. The only down side of the light is the wiring setup. You mount the battery to the frame, which is fine unless you have exposed cables... then its not so great, but still not bad. You then have a wire running to a little circuit thingy, that you have to velcro to your stem. Then another wire running to the remote switch that you mount on the bars. Then the light itself. So theres some extra wiring going on. That in itself doesnt bug me too much, however its non coiled wiring, so theres no stretch if one of these wires manages to snag on anything or get tangled up.
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Submitted by
Hunter
a
from DC Date Reviewed: November 15, 2006
Favorite Trail:
CCT
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$103.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
Rechargable, Low battery indicator, Helmet/Removable mount, Great visibility, Long battery life
Weaknesses:
Funky battery, Too much cord
Similar Products Used:
Many many.
Bike Setup:
Road, commuter.
Bottom Line:
Just got this light and have used it for about 3 weeks. Use it on non-lit paved trails, and streets.
THE GOOD: Nice clean white light. Nice mount with varied positioning options. Seems to have a nice battery life. Added bonus based on the design - the light lacks a bottom bezel - is it lights up the very immediate area under you handlebars and a bit forward of that. It's nice in that it gives you that last minute emergency visibility and helps you not miss your water bottle cage(s).
THE BAD: Compared to most lights in this price point, the battery configuration is a bit of a puzzle. The light doesn't plug directly into the battery, but instead routes through a button/switch. This just adds more of a corded mess to have to manage on your frame (if you mount that way). Also, the battery is a bit longer than most and really only allows for mounting on top/bottom of your top tube. If you have a really compact frame or long legs you might run the risk of bumping it with your knees. While the mount is nice there is no "on the fly" adjusting. So no left/right or up/down swivel. You can force it up and down, but it only if it is not super tightened.
Over all this is a good "budget" light and will likely serve you well, but if you are willing to spend $20-$30 more you could probably get a better light.
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Submitted by
JJ
a Weekend Warrior
from Canyon Lake, TX, USA Date Reviewed: November 7, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Madrone
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Alfred E. Bike
Strengths:
Best buy for $100. Plenty of light for 3 hours.
Weaknesses:
A little temperamental. Some days it lasts longer than others. Charge quality questionable.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Marin Attack Trail - Helmet mounted
Bottom Line:
Great buy for such a good light. Lights up the trail with enough distance and diffusion to ride as if it's daytime. Not sure why some days it lasts longer than others. Hopefully there'll be a lithium battery upgrade. I'm buying another one for my son. I'm giving it a 4 because of the mixed experience with holding its charge.
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Submitted by
Dave
a
from Pasadena, CA Date Reviewed: November 4, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
performance
Strengths:
excellent build quality. the base model (alias) now comes with 15W bulb. super bright. intelligent charger is great. i'm only using this for commuting, but it seems like it would be more than adequate for trail riding.
Weaknesses:
none so far.
Similar Products Used:
n/a
Bottom Line:
quality light at a great price.
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Submitted by
Scott
a Cross Country Rider
from Newton, MA USA Date Reviewed: October 11, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Big River
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Tempe Bike
Strengths:
Solid bar mount. Velcro straps that hold battery on the frame have held up very well.
Weaknesses:
Almost useless in cold weather (40 degrees and colder). That's when I do the majority of my night riding.
Similar Products Used:
One of the original Nite Rider Cyclops Pro 6 15 watt. 10 years old, nothing digital, huge-ass water bottle battery, and this thing is still going.
Bike Setup:
Turner Burner
Bottom Line:
Battery just died after 2 years of use as my backup to my headlamp. No waring at all. I had been very careful to charge it and discharge it as instructed. Dissapointing product.
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Submitted by
Dimitri Demetrakopoulos
a
from Thunder Bay, ON, Canada Date Reviewed: October 3, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$110.00
Purchased At:
www.batteryspace.com
Strengths:
Trail Tech MR11 Eclipse HID light Ordered with the 6 degree spot. Puts out a lot of light. Uses 13 watts, so it doesn't use too much of my battery. I commute 40 km/day, 1/3 rual, 2/3 in the city. Since I put on this light, I have not had 1 car not see me, and cut me off. As my bike has electric assist, I am usually going between 40-50km/hour (25-30 miles/hour) In the morning commute when it is dark, the spot lets me easily see any potholes 30 feet in front of me.
Weaknesses:
The $109 gets you just the light, with cable. You need to supply the switch, and battery. As I alrady had 48Volts on board, supplying the extra 12 wasmn't a problem. This is the cheapest HID system you can get, but it is very rugged (made for motorcycles/atvs)
Similar Products Used:
LED light's that don't put out enough light.
Bike Setup:
Giant Iguana Wildernesst Energy 600watt front hub NiMH 48 volts 13 Amphours Watt's Up meter 48/11 gearing to do 50 km/hour (30 mph) Trail Tech MR11 Eclipse HID light
Bottom Line:
Yes, the HID lighting is expensive, but $109 is not too bad. The energy efficiency, and light output make a difference. The increased safety is well worth the cost.
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Submitted by
M
a Cross Country Rider
from CA Date Reviewed: September 10, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At:
performance
Strengths:
Really bright light. Nice handlebar mount that will fit one of the larger bars.
Weaknesses:
Hmmm, can't think of any. No problems yet.
Similar Products Used:
Niterider classic and Niterider 15w.
Bike Setup:
Turner
Bottom Line:
When I purchased it, I wanted a bright light at a reasonable price. It's brighter than my 15w Niterider and my classic however, it think the battery on the classic has seen it's best years. The beam is flood and provides a lot of very bright white light. I use it w/ the Niterider 15w spot and it's a nice inexpensive set up. It's now available in a 15w. I'd buy it in a heartbeat, especially at $100 bucks.
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Submitted by
Daniel Boice
a Cross Country Rider
from Dyersville, Iowa Date Reviewed: August 14, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Heritage Trail, Dubuque County
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
The 10w lamp throws a terrific beam of light. I commute on a heavily wooded trail. A downed tree that my previous light didn't illuminate in time(& the resulting 14 stitches) convinced me of the need for more power, & this is the ticket. Lights up the path a long way ahead allowing for decent speed. I managed to break the lever on the mounting assembly (my bad) but Planet Bike had a new one in the mail that same day!
Weaknesses:
Battery's velcro straps make mounting around cables a bit tricky, & the cable is too short to allow placement anywhere besides high on the downtube.
Similar Products Used:
CatEye HL-EL300
Bike Setup:
Marin Kentfield (hybrid)
Bottom Line:
Combination good product, great price, & outstanding customer service. What more do you want?
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Submitted by
James Parman
a Racer
from Oshkosh, Wi Date Reviewed: June 12, 2006
Favorite Trail:
anywhere
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$139.00
Purchased At:
Fond du Lac Cyclery
Strengths:
Bright light, Battery guage, automatic switchdown for when battery has low power, Thumb switch for easy operation. Charger w/ timer to let you not worry about battery being overcharged.
Weaknesses:
Kind of a lot of cables, would appreciate rubber pads on the bottoms of some of the items that need to be mounted for more stability. 10 hour charge time with standard charger, have to pay more for the 6 hour charger.
Similar Products Used:
Schwinn Mod3 light system 10+15 watt lights, Nite Rider Products
Bike Setup:
Giant NRS 1 completely stock from 2003
Bottom Line:
The light is definately bright enough, and although I could easily use it by itself, I am getting the helmet mount to help it along. Although, I am concerned about the longevity of the velcro straps that are used to mount the thumb switch, the battery and the wire splitter, I feel that the battery mount is quite solid, and do not worry about it moving around at all. The battery is also light enough that it is not a big deal, and the helmet battery will mount solidly to my seatpost. This lamp has 3 settings, 8, 12 and 15 watts. The 8 watt is plenty bright for night cruising on the road, and 12 would be adequate for faster road riding. I am impressed with the level of light, as well as the coverage it offers. The 15 watt level, produces a nice light that offers alot of contrast with the items on the ground. All in all, it seems put together in a fashion that should allow it to be used for quite some time, and after only getting 3 uses out of my modlight system, I am looking forward to going on more night rides. Would have paid more initially for the 6 hour charger, but, oh well.
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Submitted by
Michael H
a Cross Country Rider
from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: February 10, 2006
Favorite Trail:
anything with dirt
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Mountain Equipment Co-op ($165 CDN)
Strengths:
Bright light, good lighting pattern, battery indicator, compact parts, decent cable lengths so you can put things where they need to be without much fuss, smart charger
Weaknesses:
The cables *could* be a pain if you don't take the couple extra minutes needed to route them right when putting the light on your bike.
No helmet mount included.
Similar Products Used:
several 10W SLA systems
Bike Setup:
mid-range hardtail with a low rise handlebar
Bottom Line:
This is an initial review is for the Alias SC (15 watt).
Overall this is an outstanding light for the money: nice and compact, good light output and a NiMH battery with smart charger. I've fussed around with a number of 10W systems that either didn't have different power settings or had heavy SLA batteries. Many of the features are typical of lights from bigger brands costing a lot more $$'s.
I found the the cable lengths were about perfect for my set-up, which should make it pretty good all around. My words of advice are to make sure you take the time to route the cables properly...if not, you're likely to gripe about the number of cables and their lengths.
The flashing mode is a little bit of overkill for a commuting "see me" light...I mean really, who needs an 8W blinker? I've got a little LED blinker I use instead so I can have all the juice for the trails. On trails at night, there is plenty of light for having fun at a relaxed pace or flying low through the bush.
I'm not big on a helmet mount yet, but I wouldn't have minded having the option without having to buy it seperately.
Overall, I'd say it is a great value and well featured light for someone who wants a "real" light (as compared to LED lights or what are little more than flashlights with handlebar mounts) and doesn't want to spend huge money.
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Submitted by
Michael Gough
a Cross Country Rider
from Brookfield, WI. USA Date Reviewed: January 21, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Kettle Moraine
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Cycle and Fitness - Brookfield
Strengths:
This light for the helmet or handlebars ROCKS !!! It is bright and small. The Alias SuperCircuit upgrade is also a great upgrade for the handlebars, but there is no helmet option for it.. until now - I figured out how to use the SuperCircuit on your helmet.
Weaknesses:
The Alias SuperCircuit needs to be available for the Helmet mount by the vendor.
Similar Products Used:
various 10watt lights
Bike Setup:
I have converted the Alias 10watt light to the Alias SuperCircuit. Read my Mod here:
www.SkypeTips.com/bike
Bottom Line:
This light is all that you need for handlebar mount for 10watt or the SuperCircuit upgrade to 15watt. With the Mod I have on my website you can make the SuperCircuit upgrade work on your helmet as well making the Alias lights the best option, light and powerful !!! All you need is to buy 3 connectors and modify as I show.
Regards,
MG
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Submitted by
Ian
a Racer
from Seattle Date Reviewed: January 3, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$79.00
Purchased At:
Supergo/Performance
Strengths:
Great bright white/blue light, battery - although not exactly small - fits snug with frame
Weaknesses:
BATTERY DOES NOT LAST TWO HOURS!
Similar Products Used:
cateye
Bottom Line:
This is a review of the 10watt light, not the higher end one. I found a great price on this light at Supergo (now Performance) and the reviews were mostly positive.
The good: For 10watts, the light is indeed fantastic. I'm not sure I'd compete in 24hr races w/ just this, but it could definitely complement another lighting system well.
The battery, although not small, fits nicely on the frame and the velco strap holds it in place well.
The mounting: initially I was not very keen on it. The biggest problem I see is that although it can be removed easily, you have to take the entire mount with you - you can't just slide the head unit off and leave the mount on the bar. Also, although two mounts are provided for fitting the two major bar sizes, you need to UNSCREW the head unit to switch from one to the other. To me, this is really annoying.
Once I got over these annoyances, you benefit from the way the mount is designed in that it takes up very little space on your bar.
Lastly, and this is why I am considering returning it for something else, the battery (at least mine) DOES NOT last two hours...matter of fact, if I can get 1:45 out of it, I'm lucky. Now, if you don't ride for any longer than say, 1:30 than you're good to go. But if you do...beware. It's really a bummer to, because I like the light otherwise...
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Submitted by
Tim
a Cross Country Rider
from Salem,Va Date Reviewed: January 20, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
Alfred E Bike
Bottom Line:
I have been using this light primarily on the road, (no place on roadbikereview for this though) It does everything that I need it to do. In the past my schedule always allowed me to ride during the day, however a recent job change forced me into the darkness. After the first initial rides getting used to riding at night I now really enjoy riding at night...the 12 watt (medium) setting is plenty unless going down hill where I can easily make the change to the highest setting...gear down, brighten up. I'm sure there are brighter lights out there but for the money I paid I think this light is excellent. It is easy to change between bikes. Over all I think it is a very well thought out product. Also, 5 chili's to Alfred E. Bike. My first experience with them too...they had the best price I could find...very friendly, very helpful...had my light in less than a week...works for me!
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Submitted by
Greg
a Cross Country Rider
from Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA Date Reviewed: November 6, 2004
Favorite Trail:
any trail that leads to beer
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$137.00
Purchased At:
Trailhead Bike and Skate
Strengths:
this thing throws out an EXCELLENT beam pattern. The bottom of the bulb housing is left open, so this energy (that would otherwise be lost as heat) allows light to be put down in a wide pattern directly below you.
Weaknesses:
of course not as bright as HID systems, but its like one third the cost. And the amount of light it puts out is more than sufficient for the darkest singletrack
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Moots YBB, Manitou Black Elite Air, RF Deus crankset with SRAM, XTR V-brakes, CrossMax SL wheelset
Bottom Line:
This review is for the 10 watt helmet mount system. I intend to also get this company's 15 watt Alias SC model for the handlebar. With these two combined, I'll have all the light a guy needs. They also offer a neoprene sleeve for the batteries, which keeps them warm and thus last longer in the balmy Wisconsin winter months... If you want to experience night riding, and think you need a 800 dollar HID setup, save your money and buy this....
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Submitted by
Justin Edmunds
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, Australia Date Reviewed: October 11, 2004
Favorite Trail:
The Oaks
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$170.00
Purchased At:
Woolys Wheels
Strengths:
Excellent powerful light with wide light field. Long lasting battery which can be strapped to bike. Great battery indicator and power selector button with remaining power indicator - which seems to be very accurate! When battery is on low, the system switches the light to 8watts giving you another 15/20 minutes of power - which could save you from having no lights at all!
Weaknesses:
No helmet mount included.
Similar Products Used:
Vista 15W lightstick
Bike Setup:
Trek 4400
Bottom Line:
Just used the Planet Bike Alias SC on the CORC 24hr just outside of Canberra. Very satisfied and easily lasted the duration. Brilliant white/bluish light which has a wider light field compared to the Vista (on my helmet). Well worth it and at a good price - especially here in Australia where some of the more well known brands are hugely expensive.
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Submitted by
Trent
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, Canada Date Reviewed: April 17, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
125
Strengths:
Great light output, charges easy, beams a red glow of light under the bike, good quality...looks cool.
Weaknesses:
None so far, battery is held in place with a velcro strap?
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
2002 RockyMountain Elevation
Bottom Line:
Great light for the money, I couldn't ask for more. A few people got pis'd when I'm coming down the steet and the light is so intense.... Now I know it's good.
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Submitted by
Michael
a Weekend Warrior
from Aiken, SC Date Reviewed: March 13, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Horn Creek
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Alfred E. Bike (aebike.com)
Strengths:
Good quality, solid lighting. No quality control problems! Nice coverage.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
NR Digital Evolution
Bike Setup:
Yeti AS-R...
Bottom Line:
This light should get a lot more reviews, and a lot more purchasers. I had several issues with a different manufacturer's light I had purchased, and decided to purchase this one made by Planet Bike. This light rocks! I have it mounted on my handlebar. I love the thumb controlled switch. The bluish-white light and the pattern it throws is outstanding. I don't ride on the road. Offroad only.
I used mine for one ride and immediately ordered another one from aebike.com for my wife. She is also ecstatic with the performance.
This is not my first bike light purchase, but rest asured I will quit following marketing hype and will instead follow true performance and quality control...
Buy this light. The fact that it doesn't cost hundreds and hundreds is irrelevant.
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Submitted by
calgary Cyclist
a
from Calgary Date Reviewed: December 18, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Jumping Pound Loop
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
mountain equipment coop
Strengths:
Lots of Light. Easy to mount the battery.
Weaknesses:
Doesn't like the cold. When the temperature drops at all the battery life plummets to 50% or less of duration estimates.
Bottom Line:
I like the light, but I find myself constantly watching the battery life indicator...especially on cold days...below -5Celsius. Due to that fact, I tend to have to run the battery on a low setting when I could really use a the 15watt setting.
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Submitted by
David Caissy
a Cross Country Rider
from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: September 12, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Camp Fortune
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Mountain Equipment Coop
Strengths:
Bright light, light weight, long lasting for the price, well designed
Weaknesses:
The helmet mount is not adjustable enough
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Iron Horse Rogue
Bottom Line:
This is the perfect light. I like to do technical trails and this light is great! Maybe it is to good if you're only looking at staying on street... I mounted it on my handle bar and I also tried on the helmet. I prefer on the handle bar because it gives more contrast.
Really well designed. For examples, when mounted on the handle bar, you can still see on the side because they have added small holes on the bottom and on the side of the light, so you have small ray of light coming out on the side. Also, when your batteries are running low, the system automaticaly switch to 8 Watts to give you the opportunity to get back to the car.
Even if another light on the helmet would be better, this light is perfect to do technical trails in complete darkness. I love it!
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Submitted by
Rob Brown`
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle, Wa. USA Date Reviewed: April 13, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Snohomish
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Bike Expo - Seattle, Wa.
Strengths:
Very bright and good focus width. They have 3 power levels and a strobe effect. 3.9 hr battery life on low - to 1.9 hr on high. Excellent nimh battery and can be left plugged into charger ready to go. Battery is easily mounted to any bar/ tube. The battery also plugs into my vistalie and cygolite systems (bought because I needed all new batteries for these systems anyway). Also check out their excellent "floppy" rear helmet mount light at the website.
Weaknesses:
Little expensive, yet well worth the cost. Helmet mount was $20.00 extra at there web site.
Similar Products Used:
Vista, Cygo, Cat-Eye and other GelCel or other type battery systems.
Bike Setup:
Bontrager steel (pre-trek) RockShok, full XT with V-Brakes.
Bottom Line:
Get'em........ I bought 2,,,,, liked'em so much I went back and bought 2 more....... nuff said.........
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