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 On: 2008-03-14
Just purchased this light two days ago via next day air, and used it for the first time around 5:30am while it was raining. It was just like I had a car headlight on my helmet, outstanding visibility, even in rainy conditions. Other than the battery being on the bulky side, a must have light for anyone considering riding while it is dark! Highly recommended!
On: 2007-11-19
I have just received this light within the last week. I have taken it out on only two short night rides thus far (roughly 5 miles each). Wow! This light is such a revelation when coming off of the AAA powered 1 watt LED type of light.
There is a powerful spotlight central beam that blasts ahead like the bat signal for several hundred feet. This central forceful beam is encased by a wide flood light field which is absolutely without a dark spot anywhere, allowing for riding at daylight speeds and daylight confidence.
So far I have had two pedestrians comment on my light. One simply said "I thought you were a car!" The second said "I thought you were a car. It looks like those new headlights on expensive cars! I couldnt believe it was a bicycle" These were two total strangers, one of which was a woman, in the middle of the night who were so impressed by a strangers bicycle light that they actually engaged me on it. That is strong testimony as people dont start conversations with total strangers on dark roads in the middle of the night very often.
The 5-6 hour battery life and the incredible amount of light that emerges from this little beast make it an extremely worthwhile addition to a bicyclists most closely held and valued accessory list. The cost of course makes it an investment as well.
The only weakness I know of so far is that the light bulb is so intense that it creates an electromagnetic field capable of wiping out the data transfer between the transmitter and receiver of my CatEye wireless bicycle computer. It warns of this in the literature within the box, but had I known it in advance I probably would have opted for the less expensive wired computer as opposed to the wireless.
If greatly increased safety, and truly being comfortable with what you are able to see when riding is held to be of high value to you, then think seriously about this light. I had researched and researched before spending on such an upgrade. The only other that seems to compete is a light by Lupine Edison and believe it or not, it is twice as expensive (over $1,000).
I bought mine from an ebay retailer at a substantial discount from the MSRP (about $450.00). I might have waited a bit more before spending the full asking price, but having now experienced what it is like to actually see where I am going (and to also truly be seen) I could never in a thousand years return to those AAA childrens toys that are sold to so many as headlights.
Lastly, the greatest difference of all with this light? Cars give you respect. They assume you are a motorcycle or a car with one headlight out. They actually wait for you to cross! What is that worth to you?
Ride safely ;-)
On: 2007-01-25
A friend lent me this light to use in a night race (It has a helmet and a handlebar mount). It was by far the best light used that night. The light it gives off is comparable to a car headlight, and the battery is long lasting. Worth the money if youre doing night riding/racing.
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