The Compact Opticube Head Light weighs just 78 grams with batteries and is only 9.3cm in length. The three ultra bright white LEDs are magnified using the Opticube lens and reflector technology to put out over 90 candlepower. The innovative magnetic switch allows it to achieve a waterproof seal to 50 meters/ 165 feet. The unique, built-in mount and strap can be adjusted to fit different size bars, and can be rotated to mount the light on a handlebar, a stem, or even on a helmet.
Submitted by
Silentfoe
a Cross Country Rider
from Eagle Mountain Date Reviewed: September 15, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Ridge trail 157
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$28.00
Purchased At:
Utah Mountain Biking
Strengths:
Super light, cheap, long burn time
Weaknesses:
Cheap, blue LED light?
Similar Products Used:
Marwi
Bike Setup:
Cannondale hardtail
Bottom Line:
You get what you pay for. I bought two of these to double mount on my bar. I rode a tough trail that night on a two hour ride and they worked flawlessly. I was dissapointed that the LED was blue and not the standard white and they were suprisingly dim compared to other LED's I own. I figure oh well, I didn't pay much for them and they worked pretty well coupled with a headlamp. They didn't dim at all over the two hour ride and the mounts didn't slip at all. I may post again after a few more rides.
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Submitted by
Andynash
a Cross Country Rider
from SLC, UT,USA Date Reviewed: November 7, 2007
Favorite Trail:
MOAB
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
Waterproof, compact
Weaknesses:
switch, mounting strap
Similar Products Used:
vistalight
Bike Setup:
Trek 1500SLR Roadbike
Bottom Line:
I used it for about 2 weeks and the switching mechanism fell off. It didn't even go through any kind of trauma or anything, I just went to turn it on and the swith was lying on the ground. After the switch fell off I found out that I could turn it on using a magnet though, so I didn't send it back. The Mounting strap didn't always stay put, especially over bumps. I tried it tighter and looser and it wasn't very secure. This light would be 5 flamin' chilis plus if those two problems were fixed.
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Submitted by
Daniel Higgins
a Cross Country Rider
from Ft Huachuca AZ Date Reviewed: September 1, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
It WAS decently bright enough for the late rides home from work
Weaknesses:
not very durable
Bottom Line:
spend a few more bucks and get something better.... mine only worked the two times I used it.... after that, I think sitting on the handlebars in the sun and rough downhills killed it (third time I tried to use it.... nothing)
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