Boasting an output equivalent to a 40watt halogen bulb and a burn time of 4 hours, the Firestorm light system was built with speed in mind. Testament to this is the number of 24 hour bike athletes winning races with the Firestorm. Not a 24 hour racer? No problem, the Firestorm makes an excellent commuting light. Your safety is greatly improved by the increased visibility provided by ultra bright HID technology. The Firestorm also incorporates a low battery indicator to help monitor battery power. Included is a 2.5 hour fast charger that makes certain you have a full charge when you’re on your way again.
Submitted by
sam townsend
a Downhiller
from gloucester Date Reviewed: December 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:
shiftlever (this week anyway)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$360.00
Purchased At:
seasidecycles
Strengths:
brite as the sun in a small package.
Weaknesses:
dont crash with it and you should be o.k.
Similar Products Used:
older niterider halogen
Bike Setup:
santa cruz nomad built for downhill
Bottom Line:
this is the hid to get you jus dont need anything more, and do your fellow riders a favor dont point this thing at them it unless they deserve it.
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Submitted by
jim hannoonen
a Weekend Warrior
from sacramento Date Reviewed: December 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Auburn, Salmon Falls, Granite Bay
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$440.00
Purchased At:
MIke's Bikes
Strengths:
Bright as hell. Battery is small enough to keep in a jersey pocket. 4 hour burn time at full power. 2.5 hour charge is really nice
Weaknesses:
Expensive, like all NiteRider products
Similar Products Used:
Evolution smart, digital pro 12
Bike Setup:
'07 Raleigh 29er
Bottom Line:
I originally bought the Firestorm to use as a helmet mount to go along w/my digital pro 12. Since I bought it, I haven't even used my bar mount. The single 10w bean is focused enough to be able to see all the details of the trail, but wide enough to light up the surrounding areas as well. Not being able to see with this light is not an issue, EVER.When riding w/my buddy who has the same light, it's just silly bright out. I almost feel guilty. With a 4 hour burn time, it's nice to not have to worry about conserving the battery, since it's rare that I'm out on a night ride for more than 2 1/2-3 hours anyway.
I couldn't be happier with it.
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Submitted by
alan
a Cross Country Rider
from san antonio, tx, usa Date Reviewed: November 12, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
bright as a stadium light!!!
Weaknesses:
a little heavy when used with the helmet mount
Similar Products Used:
digital nightowl, trail rat
Bike Setup:
kona king
Bottom Line:
absolutely awesome light....amazing how bright it is! when riding single track with a group of 2, 3 others w HIDs as well it's like riding during the day. also, I've read a number of reviews slamming NR for their poor customer service. Maybe they read mtbr as well, cuz I the only issue I have had with them is a bar mount that I bought separately developed a crack. They responded immediately to my email and sent me a new one within 2 weeks. They even told me to keep the old one for spare parts! It doesn't get much better than this!!
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