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daredevil
12-29-07, 09:34 PM
It's the L2D and I wrapped a few inches of old tube around it and attached it to the helmet with a couple short strips of velcro. I like it a lot. It will supplement my Cygo Xtra. Before this I was using a cheaper $25 3 watt LED that worked well also. This Fenix though may be brighter than the Cygo, the jury's out on that yet for me. I think I will generally run it on the 2nd to highest setting. There is a warning about overheating on the high setting, is that a big concern?

socalrider
12-29-07, 10:16 PM
If you are using the fenix when riding, using in turbo mode and overheating is not an issue. I have used the l2d in turbo for 2 hour+ rides with no issues..

Just get some good nimh batteries and a charger and you are set..
daredevil
12-29-07, 10:20 PM
If you are using the fenix when riding, using in turbo mode and overheating is not an issue.

plus my rides lately are below 30 so the heat thing really shouldn't be a problem. thanks

dekindy
12-30-07, 08:24 AM
If you are using the fenix when riding, using in turbo mode and overheating is not an issue. I have used the l2d in turbo for 2 hour+ rides with no issues..

Just get some good nimh batteries and a charger and you are set..

+1.

LaCrosse BC-900 or a Maha or a Ray-O-Vac PS3 depending upon your desire for technology, battery quantity, budget, etc.
socalrider
12-30-07, 10:18 AM
I personally found the duracell 2650 nimh batteries to be the best performers. I use the vanson charger found here, it will charge aa, aaa, c, d and 9 volt.. walmart carries the duracells at 9.50 for 4 of them..

http://www.batteryjunction.com/vabcunsmch.html
daredevil
12-30-07, 10:20 AM
cool, thanks for the help folks!
daredevil
01-03-08, 08:09 AM
I just got my first ride with it. This thing is definitely the best buy out there. I could not be happier with it. I don't even need the turbo mode!
agarose2000
01-03-08, 08:31 AM
Go TURBO. With 2650mA, you should get 2hrs of runtime (if not more) and you'll love the light. No overheating issues for me, either, and I usually use it running, and in 60s temps. It stays cool to the touch, even after that long. Not even warm!
Ziemas
01-03-08, 10:16 AM
I personally found the duracell 2650 nimh batteries to be the best performers. I use the vanson charger found here, it will charge aa, aaa, c, d and 9 volt.. walmart carries the duracells at 9.50 for 4 of them..

http://www.batteryjunction.com/vabcunsmch.html

I have a Varta branded version of that charger and it tends of over heat and cook batteries. I switched to a Maha C-9000 and have had no overheating problems. If you look at the info on the site it states it's only good for AA up to 2500mAh.

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