Description:The MoonShine HID system uses SolarcTM, the brightest bulb on the market. Mounts on your handlebar, helmet, or straps to your head with optional head band. Turn on the Moonshine HID when you need the brightest.
10W Metal Halide white light lighting system.
Power control: RISC processor with 4 levels LED on/off--10W--7W--low battery-indicator.
Power reserve tank: provides up to 30 minutes of additional burn time at 10W.
Quick release clamp or bracket for easy use on handlebar, helmet or on your head. Use it when you are riding, hiking, or climbing.
Mount the lamp on the center of handlebar stem. Easy to adjust it vertically and pivoted 15? laterally.
Submitted by
Bryan Kilgallin
a Cross Country Rider
from Canberra, ACT, Australia Date Reviewed: December 15, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Canberra's cycle lanes & cycle paths
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$516.00
Purchased At:
Ride Shop
Strengths:
Bright light: overkill for my use!
Weaknesses:
Rain was lethal to it! Inside is a black fitting that does not function as a seal.
Similar Products Used:
Formerly an ancient Cateye headlight
Bike Setup:
Trice QNT recumbent tricycle.
Bottom Line:
I recommend this product for dry season use in a desert. At the first forecast of wet weather, remove it totally from the vehicle and store it in silica gel until the dry hits again.
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Submitted by
Midnight Rider
a Cross Country Rider
from Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: October 9, 2007
Favorite Trail:
3 Stage Collingwood
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Bright light before it dies.
Weaknesses:
Disconnect before storing. If it accidently turns on in your equipment bag anything that comes into contact with it will be destroyed and your car/house might catch fire. In other words the lamp get's f'n hot!
Similar Products Used:
Nite Rider.
Bike Setup:
N/A
Bottom Line:
This light was awesome when I first got it but the lense cover of the bulb became hazy and the light has now become dim so it's more like the brown spot of a non HID. This is after maybe 30 hours of usage over 2 years. I'm told by the LBS I need a new bulb ($100) which is currently on order. Has anyone else had this problem?
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Submitted by
Dominic Osborne
a Racer
from Canberra Date Reviewed: September 17, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle Express
Strengths:
Bright and lightweight. Fixtures to the bike frame are very good. Nice chasis.
Weaknesses:
Unreliable, unpredictable.
Similar Products Used:
Light and Motion ARC HID LI-ION Bike Light
Bike Setup:
Battery was mounted above the forks. Light was mounted on the handlebars.
Bottom Line:
I originally purchased this light from the local bike shop as I urgently needed a good light to ride home from work and this was the best light that they had. I wanted to be as safe as possible which is why I picked a good light. After charging the battery and using it for the first few times I was very impressed with the amount of light that I was getting out of such a small unit.
About a couple of months down the track I switched it on and the LED indicator system was not working, but I still had light? That was odd I thought. This did not occur again for a while and I decided against taking it back thinking it was just a minor glitch.
About six months down the track I had similar problems with the LED indicator, but it did not appear to effect the main operation of the light so I thought nothing else of it.
Just after the twelve month warranty had expired, it was near dusk and I switched my light on... only there was no light? That was odd? But as soon as it was dark and I tried to switch it on it was fully operational again? that was odd I thought? Perhaps I got more than I bargained for... a light sensor to cut out operation when the ambient background lighting conditions were sufficient? Although I didn't read about any such sensor in the manual?
One of the next times I used the light I was in busy traffic, with many cars behind me and it was hard to differentiate my light from the cars behind me. Then a car pulled out right in front of me! But the LED indicator on my light was working? Inspection of my light revealed that the main light was not working at all! It was initially on when I switched it on, but must have switched off in the middle of the ride, however the green 10W LED was still on! This was pretty dangerous I thought? After all no light must be less dangerous than riding with the false confidence of a light you think is working, but is not!
On future occasions the light would not switch on at all. I mucked about and played with it and noticed that it would resume normal operation if I unplugged the battery cable, gave it a few seconds and plugged it in again, but the light would often switch itself off again moments later.
On yet another occasion it was raining and I had my light operational. It switched itself off and after taking apart the main lighting assembly and taking out the globe I discovered water inside the metal housing? The frequently asked questions on the yellow sheet that come with the light say, quoting: "Your lighting system will work fine in the rain, snow or damp conditions..." This statement is obviously open to question.
On the last occasions I was using my light it would switch on and then off again, with the green LED still on after the battery had been charged and the main light had gone out.
This was a good light when I first purchased it and I invested significantly in a light, where I could have otherwise purchased a second mountain bike with the same amount of money. This light was initially impressive and worked very well, but after just over a year has turned out to be unreliable and non-functional. I am really disappointed that it turned out this way.
I feel that this light has not been engineered to it specification with regard to its robustness to water and its expected life span as quoted in the frequently asked question sheet. I feel that this product requires revision to its design and requires further testing and validation of performance before being put on the market and sold at a premium price.
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Submitted by
Leonardo
a Cross Country Rider
from Eagle Rock, CA, USA Date Reviewed: May 31, 2007
Favorite Trail:
El Prieto
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
294.00
Strengths:
Brightness - light weight - compact
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
cateye
Bike Setup:
Trek 9.8
Bottom Line:
After using this light for 6 months - I can say this is one of the best buys I've made for the bike. Going through the trails in SoCal, hard, rough and rocky, the light has not had a single problem. And the way it lights up the trail is beyond impressive. So much so that I prefer it to using a flashlight around the house simply because it light up so well. Using it in the city is equally impressive. Too bright for oncoming traffic. A slight angle adjustment solves that quickly. It cost a bit more than LED's, but it's definitely worth it. Will keep you posted after a year.
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Submitted by
Alex Torres
a Cross Country Rider
from São Paulo Date Reviewed: February 23, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Bottom Line:
This is just an update on my previous post (bellow). Not long after I wrote the review, my MoonShine started to act weird. The battery would not charge despite every effort. I tried to contact Topeak but got no reply, maybe they don´t handle these matters directly when dealing out of US. Took the unit to the importer, who happens to be a friend, and wrote a long letter to Topeak explaining everything I did and everything that happened.
After messing around with another non-working unit (exchanging ballasts, lamps, batteries, etc.) I was able to get one unit working again, using the ballast and battery from my MS with the controller of another one. His Enduro battery would not work though. I was getting 2-3 hours on high.
Then the same problem arose after just a few rides. One night at the trailhead it fired up but started blinking red as in "empty" after just five minutes, going dead shortly after. Bad luck, no cookie this time - drove back home!
I ran a few tests with osciloscopes and other testing equipment, compared the data obtained to the one from the manufacturers (voltage, amperage, input Vs. output, etc.) but wasn´t able to find the problem. After discussing with other electronic heads and trading a few emails with other manufacturers, I have a slight suspicion that maybe the Topeak combo of li-ion battery + charger + WA ballast,and above all the RISC controller, may be flawed. It´s just my take, I could be well wrong.
Topeak has a newer unit with the switch integrated to the battery. Can´t say how it work, never tried it. After this much research and testing I learned a few things about these lights. HIDs are tricky. Very different from halogen and leds and as such they must be used differently. The ballast gets a lot of stress to fire up the lamp, and it doesn´t take the heat buildup very well. That means two things: 1) once you turn an HID on, you keep it on till the end of the ride. That way, both the ballast, lamp and battery will last longer and work smooth. 2) By all means, avoid heat buildup. Keeping it on to drain the battery after a ride, light the ceiling or dazzle your friends with the xenon lamp is a no-no and might cause early problems.
Yes I did some of that, and although I can´t say it was the main cause it sure didn´t help. But I had no clue and I was used to other kinds of light. These are very specific tools and should be used as such. I guess manufacturers should warn more clearly about these things and how it may affect the lifespan of their products. Just a few tips and it could save a lot of hassle and disappointment.
End of story: I returned my unit and the other one to the importer and bought me a L&M Arc Li-ion. Yes they were going to get me a new MS but I´d had to wait too long due to importing issues and I didn´t want to. Also, if I am to face difficult service (I´m not in US) then I thought why not go for a better, although more expensive, lightset. In the meantime I had a chance to test a Planet Bike Alias HID (still with me - 1 month / 10 rides and going strong). Will post a review of the Alias and as soon as I have a good record of rides, on the Arc as well.
Taking some chillis off, sorry...
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Submitted by
Rob
a Cross Country Rider
from Elkhorn, WI Date Reviewed: December 31, 2006
Favorite Trail:
South Kettle
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Back Yard Bikes / LaGrange General Store
Strengths:
Mounting kit - helmet, handlebar, battery mount on stem. Light, bright and clean set-up.
Weaknesses:
For some reason, when the battery gets low and you power down, at times, the unit will NOT power back up. Therefore, during a mid ride stop, it makes me nervous to shut it off - so I don't.
Similar Products Used:
Nite Rider, Blackburn,
Bottom Line:
I use this for road and mountain. On road, you actually have to angle the beam down a bit, otherwise, oncoming traffic has a tendency to flash high beams. Also, for road use, the handlebar mount design is outstanding and I really like the battery mount on the stem. All of this makes for a very easy to use and super clean set-up. Off road, this light is bright at the high power level. The helmet mount is great. I like the way it sets up on the top of the helmet, rather than on the front. I used NR before this light and the weight of the front of helemet mount often pulled my helmet down in front uncomfortably. THe TOPEAK set up did not do this and was very comfortable. The battery cable is long enough for jersey pocket and the super slim, light battery is fine in the jersey pocket. Though the burn time is shorter than more expensive models, (advertised 2hr at high power) I seem to get actually MORE burn time than advertised - very happy about that one.
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Submitted by
Francis
a
from Sammamish,WA Date Reviewed: November 25, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike.com
Strengths:
Nice and bright
Weaknesses:
Durability?
Similar Products Used:
Cateye
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Bad Boy
Bottom Line:
Bright but failed after 4 uses!
I would have given it a higher rating if it had stayed working! Now I have to take advantage of Performance Bike's fabulous customer service to just return this and order another. Better than waiting for Topeak to send a replacement.
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Alex Torres
a Cross Country Rider
from Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil Date Reviewed: November 20, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
Importer direct
Strengths:
Bright, bright, bright! Plus: Smart design, ease of use, light weight, fast charging, RISC processor w/ warnings and xtra burning time, and small size. Li-ion battery absolutelly ROCKS!
Weaknesses:
Light takes few seconds to reach maximum brightness, but that´s a common trait to all HID so can´t really say it´s a weakness.
Similar Products Used:
Dozens of halogen setups (Moon Unit, Marwi, Cateye, etc.), some LED rigs (Cygolite Hi-Flux 100 - nice!) and a few HID setups as well.
Bike Setup:
Moots YBB / Scott CR1 Pro
Bottom Line:
Setup, battery and headlamp:
Assembly is a breeze. Takes no longer than 5 minutes to put it or remove it from bike. I´ve found the stem cap battery holder wicked in fact, as the unit itself is quite small and light weight. It won´t jack, wobble or anything, just stay there out of the way, solid and tight. You won´t even notice it´s there, and there´s no need to remove the cap for daytime riding (I´m no lazy but that´s handy). I can foresee it breaking in a crash though, so I try to keep the rubber down and head up!
Got me 2x2.3hr batteries instead of the 4hrs Enduro (wich is heavier). Found it more versatile, and the 2 last longer than 1 Enduro as the burn times are longer than said on the manual (safety margin maybe?). The battery is minimal yet puts out 3hrs+ on 7W. I´m scoring 2:40 on 10W after putting a few cycles on the battery. Charging is fast and easy with the smart charger. Li-ion is heaven, absolutelly no missing my Ni-cad and lead-acid "anchors" of old! It´s impressive, new riders might not notice but veteran night owls like me will know what I mean!
The headlamp is fancy, very minimal and all chrome and shiny. It comes with a plethora of assemblies for both helmet and bar (OS and normal bars, perfect for my road and MTB bikes). I like the fact that it goes centered at the bar and rotates some 15° sideways. It´s impossible not to get the beam exactly where I want or need it. I leave the clamp tight enough so it won´t move when in use, yet I can tilt it up or down by forcing it a bit to aim the beam wherever I need on the trail or road.
The wiring is solid and everything is sealed, no worries using the MoonShine in the rain or mud. The connectors are easy to use, no paranoid gizmos here just realiable and simple solutions, and I appreciate that. The controler has status LEDS and low batt warnings, plus the RISC processor to help with the burning. Also, doesn´t hurt the fact that I can change the bulb myself if needed, as easy as 1-2-3. No need for a round trip to Topeak unless other stuff goes wrong I guess.
In use:
The MoonShine really shines, on and off road. Period. I can´t even use it on the streets at night to commute, so much attention it draws with its powerfull, fancy-sportscar white beam. The dark roads get a nice splash of light, I can see road and traffic signs like they´re lit and spot hazards and obstacles from far. Most important: drivers and pedestrians also get to see me! Cool factor 10, safe factor 10+!
On the trail, the 7W setting is more than enough for fast riding on open trails, going up, flat or down. The beam pattern is near-perfect (a hot spot in the center allowing for deep view and a bright halo to give a good sense of surrounding), eliminating the need for a second light. I use a small Cateye LED flahslight attached to my helmet to see gearing, cyclocomputer reading and bike repairing, and that´s it.
Faster, more technical and bumpier downhill are also easily tackled @ 10W wich is slightly brighter and whiter than the 7W. More technical singletrack riding in the woods might demand a 10 or 20W helmet mount though, no matter the output of any bar rig.
I prefer my lights on the bar for many reasons. Trail dust in summer and fog in winter can blind me with such powerful and white light. No blinding riding partners, drivers and pedestrians either. Plus I prefer the shadow pattern of bar lamps to give me a better sense of depth. To cap it off, I can´t get the battery reading with the switch on my helmet. This light is powerful enough for all but the technical riding blasting just from the bars IMHO.
Bottom line:
Light choice is highly personal, as most other things. HIDs are powerful either way, just read the reviews on other setups to realize that. 10W, 13W, 16W... you´ll blow everything (including you bank account but that´s another story) with any of these babies. Most users/reviewers share similar opinions on HID capacity but not on wiring, setup, batteries...
This is as powerful as bike lights get, so in deciding to go HID other factors played in. IMHO, at this point it boils down to battery, unit size and design, ease of use and assembly, and reliability. I´ve found the MoonShine to score high on most of those areas, all for a nice price and no fuss. Solid, no-nonsense performer. It´s not super-fancy (unless by its very HID nature), just a small, light and well tought-out bike light to extend my riding pleasure, increase my safety and fun on and off road. And so it does.
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Submitted by
Leonardo
a Cross Country Rider
from Eagle Rock, CA, USA Date Reviewed: November 14, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Sam Merrill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$294.00
Purchased At:
eBikeStop.com
Strengths:
Bright Light! Light Weight! Very trim fitting, no bulky batteries or wiring. The mounting seems weak but it isn't too bad. Went out on my first night ride down El Prieto, 1 small low speed fall. Fortunately if you haven't tightened it, the mount collapses pretty nicely. Staightened it out and kept going. Small scratch but it's to be expected (now it has some character as my friend will say) Extremely impressed with the unit. Would highly recommend if your doing less than 3 hour rides.
Weaknesses:
The only weakness I can see is the mount, but so far it has proven itself worthy. Longer battery time would be nice but that would add bulk.
Similar Products Used:
Cat Eye LED
Bike Setup:
Trek 9.8 with Weimaraner sometimes pulling ahead
Bottom Line:
Oh one more thing. If you cruise around the city after your rides, the removal and reinstall is a snap. I really recommend this light for it's simplicity. Very well thought out.
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Submitted by
JOHN
a Weekend Warrior
from INDIAN HEAD, MARYLAND, USA Date Reviewed: November 3, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$340.00
Purchased At:
BikeSomeWhere.com
Strengths:
Bright, light, compact.
Weaknesses:
Seems a little flimsy, perhaps "minimalist" is a better word. The light cable connector to the battery cable is very difficult to snap together.
Similar Products Used:
Cateye Stadium III for six years.
Bike Setup:
Cannondale H400
Bottom Line:
I commute year-round with an HID light for the past six years. I like the wide splash of light it throws on the road and trees along the road, which I think improves my visibility from behind. This light is as bright as the Cateye Stadium light, which was much heavier. It has plenty of power for my 50-minutes-each-way commute. It has an automatic feature that switches to low (7 watts) power on its own when the battery has 30 minutes left -- that comes on during the last ten minutes of my commute. Low power isn't bad at all for commuting. The whole thing is rather flimsy compared to the Cateye Stadium, but it's cheaper and I think it will work well for commuting, maybe not so well for off-road riding or those who take spills.
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Submitted by
Ashley
a Cross Country Rider
from Canberra Date Reviewed: July 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Sparrow Hill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
Ride Shop - Braddon
Strengths:
Bright light, mounting system is great, reliable.
Weaknesses:
none, but am a little concerned about the bracket that holds the battery to the stem, however I have faith that a system made for mountain bikes should be prepared for the bashing that some trails can give.
Similar Products Used:
Night Stick, Night Flux, lume lighting (HID).
Bike Setup:
Kona Stuff, stock standard.
Bottom Line:
I do love this light, I have owned a HID light before (lume) but the product was so faulty, a year later I decided to try HID again and reading the below reviews and value for money this was the light. What the previous reviewers have said is true, it stops 4wd's in their tracks, you can blind possums, and you can see spiders in the tree's. The light is bright and constant, it seems custom made to my requirements, nice solid beam. Weight, well if I was worried about weight I wouldn't ride a kona stuff as a cross country racer nor eat krispy kreames like they are going out of business, however, the system is not as heavy as the noghtflux or night stick. The manual is pretty straight forward, do this for that and so on. My one and only concern is the mounting to the stem, the battery has a bracket that attaqches to another bracket and then onto the stem, if care is not taken when mounting it the whole thing appears to explode in your hands and my first attempt saw the battery hit the ground and my jaw drop thinking I killed it, once I mastered the take on and off system I was impressed that the battery can take a knock (not happy about the scratch though). However as I said in the weekness, it doesn't appear that it's super stable but so far it's taken the knocks and bumps of some pretty rough stuff, I have faith that a light designed for this style riding should be able to withstand what I can throw at it, since I am racing with a jump bike I am very used to a point and shoot style riding and just hold on and steer where I want to go........if it ever breaks I will post again.
I highly recommend this light, but i am sure at this price range most HIDs will do the job fine, but what made this stand out is that it's cheaper than most for the same thing, the 30 minute reserve light when the time is up, mounting and the handy risc on off gauge switch.
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Submitted by
solo rider
a Cross Country Rider
from san diego Date Reviewed: April 7, 2006
Favorite Trail:
porcupine rim
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Light, quick recharge, multiple mounting options, bright, even beam pattern, good burn time
Weaknesses:
Wiring into the lamp
Similar Products Used:
Niterider, Marwi, Cygolite
Bike Setup:
Multiple
Bottom Line:
In a single word.......AWESOME. This light serves my purposes perfectly with its multiple mounting options, light weight, plentiful burn time, and most importantly its bright and wide beam pattern.
The only performance niggle is how the wire goes into the headlamp......in the event of a crash there's the potential to pull the wiring out, but this is an easy, easy fix.
In regard to cost, it's spendy @$400, but if this lasts another 5 years, I'll consider it well worth the money. It'b been used for 2 years now, w/no issues whatsoever.
I don't think I've ever given a perfect score on a product review, but this one gets the full 5. In the 15 years I've been riding seriously, this is one of the best cycling related products I've ever used.
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Submitted by
Gerald Fay
a Cross Country Rider
from Olympia Date Reviewed: April 6, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$299.00
Strengths:
Very light weight. Bright with good beam distribution
Weaknesses:
Light failed after 4 uses. Getting replacement from dealer took over 6 weeks. Fearful light will fail again. Unit needs to be replaced as a whole.
Bottom Line:
Nice light, support is slow. Unit may have design flaw to cause light capacitor to fail.
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Submitted by
Randy
a Weekend Warrior
from Reston, VA, USA Date Reviewed: February 28, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$299.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike
Strengths:
design, lightweight (370g), power control swithc, puts out nice white light
Weaknesses:
Light runs hot
Bike Setup:
Ironhorse warrior expert
Bottom Line:
I love this light except the heat it generates. Running light at 10w for over 1hr will make casing dangerous to touch. I discussed this with Topeak (who promptly answered email) and they noted that in order to keep light liteweight, they decreased insulation. They also suggested using glove to remove light after 1hr use. But in general - according to Topeak - HID lights run hot. I love the design, the lightweight li-ion battery, fast charger and the control switch. My friends claim that I look like a freight train coming toward them. Both at 7w and 10w, the lights puts out good light. I highly recommend this light, but use caution when removing light after use.
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Submitted by
Geoff
a Cross Country Rider
from Nelson Bay, Australia Date Reviewed: November 7, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$630.00
Purchased At:
Spock's Spokes Bicycles
Strengths:
Very bright white light, value price for quality, light weight and good mounting options
Weaknesses:
none so far,
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Gt Zaskar Expert
Bottom Line:
Lights up the local trails like it is day. This is the best accessory I have placed on my bike in regards to safty and extending my riding pleasure. Mounting the light on the handlebars I ride my regular fire trails faster than day, it picks out all the ruts, corrugations etc so much better than the poor old sun, truly unbelievable. On tight turning single track mounted on the helmet the light is more than enough to make me feel very safe.
(Lent it to the owner of Spocks Spokes for a 24 hour race on a unseen highly technical course, his day times were 1.11 and at night 1.15 and the lights did not miss a beat, very impressive compared to the fastest rider on his team whose times were, day 56min and his night lap on inferior lights with more than a few tumbles was 1.30)
Another great plus for the light is the fact you can see the Australian wildlife way in advance and either you hear them hoping/scurrying away or you have plenty of time to avoid our monster spiders, I have even saved a frog or two
But the lights biggest advantage is on the way to the trails it stops traffic dead in their tracks as the brightness dumfounds them, even 4WD’s stop to let this bike rider pass before turning, feel safer than in the day hours.
As stated this is the best investment I have made since my original investment buying a bike, so blood good that I am going to get the wife one for xmas. I would not trust her safety with anything else.
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Submitted by
K Dog
a
from Lemont, IL 60439 Date Reviewed: October 27, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Palos Trails
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$340.00
Purchased At:
Online
Strengths:
Total quality. Light is very bright white light, it looks like a train coming through the woods. Battery is very small. Comes with both handlebar and helmet mount options. One of the least expensive HID lights
Weaknesses:
Didn't get an owners manual in box, but printed from website.
Bottom Line:
Buy 2 so the wife can mow the lawn after dark while you're out riding...
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Submitted by
Andrew
a Cross Country Rider
from Australia Date Reviewed: May 27, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Lonsdale St Cyclery
Strengths:
Sun-on-handlebars brightness, very good beam spread, charge status indicator, mounting options.
Weaknesses:
1st unit's charger or battery was defective, LBS replaced no probs.
Similar Products Used:
Vistalite Nitesticks, Planet Bike Alias, LED back-ups.
Bottom Line:
I work shifts and have to ride downhill through a kangaroo-infested area on the way. OK during the day, but at night, these dopey animals come out and just don't move until you are about to hit them (trust me, you don't want to - they're pretty solid!). They then take off in any direction - even straight at you. They are truly dumb. My halogen lights just couldn't cut it. I have had so many near misses, it's not funny. That was until I got the Topeak Moonshine HID: This unit puts out so much light, I can see them from a long way off. It throws heaps of super-white light in front yet has a very broad beam that lights up eveything (I can even see possums and spiders hanging down from tree branches). The battery mounting on the handlebar stem is naff, less lead to connect with the light. Mounting options include bar or helmet (everything supplied). The finish if the light looks very classy in chrome and has a protective cover when not in use or as a diffuser for road use. I did take the original unit back as there was a problem with the charger and the shop changed it no probs. Good run times. The handlebar-mounted power indicator is very good and quite accurate so you can plan your ride better. Not cheap, but it's the most affordable of the HID's. However, for my use (and my safety) it's been worth ever cent!
$ 399.00
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