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Maxximum
09-30-07, 10:05 PM
I am interested in a high power LED set-up with SSC emitters (about as powerful as the Fenix Cree lights)

I have found a NiteRider Trinewt at about 500 lumens, with 3 LEDs and a Cygolite TridenX with 3 LEDs with around 500 lumens.

Which would you rather get? Which is more reliable? I read some people with issues with the NiteRider products.

NiteRider TriNewt:
http://www.niterider.com/prod_trinewt.shtml
http://www.universalcycles.com/images/products/small/18594.jpg

Cygolite TridenX:
http://www.cygolite.com/_vti_bin/shtml.dll/NEW_/index.htm
http://i20.tinypic.com/29qo312.jpg
aliensporebomb
10-02-07, 01:29 PM
Check out also the Dinotte 600L - that is 520-600 lumen, high powered LED system.
Blade-Runner
11-04-07, 06:04 PM
I'm looking at buying one of these too. I'm thinking the Cygolite TridenX will be the way to go.
Blade-Runner
11-05-07, 08:13 PM
Well I pulled the trigger and bought a TridenX tonight. I bought it from "Seasonal Outfitters" on Ebay for $229.99 (239.99 shipped). The seller still has 3 more at this price; FYI.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Cygolite-LED-TRIDENX-Li-Ion-Battery-helmet-or-bar-mount_W0QQitemZ320178374706QQihZ011QQcategoryZ22689QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

I plan on running this as a bar light and using my Mininewt.X2 as a helmet light. I should have this light buy this Friday's local MTB night ride, I'll take some pics and let you all know what I think.

Kev
maximushq2
11-05-07, 10:09 PM
The runtime on high is a bit disappointing, otherwise I might consider it.
Northwestrider
11-05-07, 11:39 PM
I have a couple of Dinotte 200L lights which I like very much. If I decide to go with something more powerful I'll likely pick up the Dinotte 600 L as the run time seem rather good. The workmanship is very good, and customer support is first rate.You may wish to check out their web page.
Blade-Runner
11-06-07, 05:31 AM
The runtime on high is a bit disappointing, otherwise I might consider it.


2.5 Hours is not bad, our avarge time is around 2 hours long. Plus on high the light = 500 lumens, so Im hoping on med/low the light will put out 200-300 lumens..... so we'll see.