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Cygolite
DualCross PRO NiMH
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Description:FEATURES:
Dual High-Brightness LED headlight
Light output equivalent of 30 halogen watts
Extra long 4 to 18 hour run time on bicycling modes
8 total brightness / flashing settings:
Bicycling Mode: High / Med High / Med Low / Low
Special Mode: Fast flash / Slow flash / Walking / SOS
3 stage battery level indicator integrated into the headlight
LED indicator on the headlight shows brightness mode being used
Optional Helmet Mount Kit Now Available
Cross-Fire™ design spreads the beams side-to-side for maximum ground coverage
Pocket sized NiMH battery straps to the frame of the bike
Two switches scroll up or down on the brightness settings
Durable shockproof LEDs
Smart charger
Heavy-Duty Flip-Lock handlebar bracket fits oversized & standard sized handlebars
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Submitted by
ERIC WHITESIDE
a Cross Country Rider
from SOUTH KOREA
Date Reviewed: March 30, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Anything that involves more riding than pushing | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | price point/cygolite | | Strengths: | Sturdy, reliable, user friendly, it does what it's claimed to do! No kidding 4 hour charge time, accurate run times as advertised | | Weaknesses: | Helmet mount is not standard equipment...(comes with handlebar mount, but helmet mount must be purchased separately.) | | Similar Products Used: | NiteRider 10W Halogen, Cygolite Nitro XM | | Bike Setup: | 04 Cannondale Jekyll "Clydesdale" spec'd | | Bottom Line: | Okay...so I finally got my lights back. It only took a little over a week but I was so excited that it seemed like forever. Anyway....
The DualCross Pro's ARE brighter than the 300s. Just like the 300s though...they are underrated on the street. Don't get disappointed when they seem kind of dim while you are commuting; these lights really prove themselves when you get on the trail. The diffusers are worth the money as well. They widen the beam a bit and they also get rid of the small dim spot between the two beams in the distance. You get a nice usable swath of white light in front of you.
As for the difference between the Pro's and the 300's...it is noticeable. Not dramatic at first...but DEFINITELY brighter. I replaced both of mine at the same time so I couldn't compare them side by side but to the best of my memory from using the 300's, the brightest setting (step 4) on the 300's is roughly equal to step 2 on the Pro's. Step 4 on the Pro's is almost twice as bright as the same step on the 300's...which is exactly what Cygolite told me to expect via email. I have only gone on one trail ride with them so far, but I did notice that they were brighter and the diffusers allowed me to see more trail on the periphery of the beam.
I definitely recommend buying these, but I would strongly consider getting two (bars and helmet), the diffusers, and the helmet mount. Buying two will cost you roughly the same as getting one HID (or other high dollar unit), but with two of these you will get great trail illumination, longer bulb life, and longer run time. Additionally, the advantage of a helmet and handlebar combo is that you can see where you look AND where the bike is pointed at any given moment.
Cygolite claims bulb life of over 100,000 hours...if you do the math, that's like 11 years!!! Also, if you bail really hard, your chances of breaking an expensive HID bulb are not an issue.
Lastly...they really do charge in 4 hours and they really do run for 4 hours on high but you can extend that time by using the lower intensities when you aren't riding fast enough to need full power. Low intensity IS bright enough for climbing, step 2 is great for moderate speed technical singletrack...steps 3 and 4 are definitely sufficient for high speed singletrack at night.
Bottom line: While not as bright as an HID, the DualCross Pro's are definitely a good bright LED light for night riding. There are brighter lights out there but I feel that you get more bang for the buck with these. They are easy to setup, easy to use, and they have a great maximum run time...how many other lights can claim 18 hours on low???
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Submitted by
eric whiteside
a Cross Country Rider
from south korea
Date Reviewed: March 22, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Anything in Annadale SP or Auburn State Rec Area | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | price point/cygolite | | Strengths: | bright, battery life is accurate, quick charging, light weight | | Weaknesses: | slightly narrow beam | | Similar Products Used: | Cygolite DualCross 300 | | Bike Setup: | 04 Cannondale Jekyll, "Clydesdale" spec, Marzocchi Drop Off 2, XT, XTR, | | Bottom Line: | I recently went through Cygolite to upgrade my DualCross 300s to DualCross Pros. It cost me 40 bucks for each light (I have two.) I haven't received them yet, but I posted a review earlier about my 300s...they ROCK. My only complaint, and it was a small one, was that the beam is somewhat narrow...like another reviewer said...no "flood" lighting effect. My decision to upgrade was based on two things though...the first and obvious one is that the Pros are brighter (supposedly...still waiting on mine) and the you can purchase a diffusor for the Pros for 4.95 from Cygolite. It breaks up the beam pattern into more of a flood light while not dimming the light very much. Check this link from the Cygolite site to see it. http://cygolite.com/products/new/DualCrossPro/DualCrossPro_NiMH.html
I purchased 1 with each light as well and will post as soon as I try them on a night ride with the new lights to update as to how effective they are.
I'll rate the lights a 4 in advance because I haven't got them back yet. If they are everything that the 300s were and brighter, then I'll have to give them a 5. I am eager to try out the Pros because my 300s were AWESOME. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Arekay
a Weekend Warrior
from Irvine CA
Date Reviewed: December 10, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | BeyondBikes.com | | Strengths: | Battery life, the choice of four power levels that provide flexibility in light output vs battery life, good overall light pattern. | | Weaknesses: | None noted so far | | Similar Products Used: | NiteRider Digital 15w halogen, Cateye HL500 | | Bike Setup: | Stock Trek 6.2 | | Bottom Line: | Beam pattern has great coverage but if you point the light too far out the cross pattern leaves a dark space between the two beams but for myself its really not an issue. I would guess the Tridenx would cover the void with the center LED. The blue/white tint didn't seem to contrast the shadows as well as the halogen but the better overall light output more than compensates for this. Wouldn't go back to halogen now. I have not rode more than 2 hours on any one ride but the battery level indicator never budged so I assume the 4 hour life on high is still accurate. Overall great light output with long battery life. The quality and detail of the construction seems to be very good. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Joe
a Weekend Warrior
from La Habra, CA
Date Reviewed: November 9, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | San Juan Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$120.00 | | Purchased At: | Internet retailer | | Strengths: | Quick charging, overcharge protection, bright LEDs, tool-free mounting and dismounting, light weight | | Weaknesses: | LEDs cannot produce any flood lighting. | | Similar Products Used: | Nightrider Dual Beam | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Pro | | Bottom Line: | I use my light a couple of times a week and this one has been trouble-free. The battery life is excellent and the crossover beam works well and the LEDs are very bright. It would be nice if more flood was available since the LEDs produce a relatively focused light beam making a bit hard to see the details when going fast. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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