Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - Niterider Trinewt - any opinions

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socalrider
01-06-08, 01:43 PM
I have a chance to get a one time good deal on a NR trinewt wireless for 275.00..

Anyone using one and what is the true runtimes for high and low.. Niterider states 3:30 and 7 hours..

I would love to have a light that is good for a solid 3-4 hours

any input would be greatly appreciated..

dekindy
01-06-08, 02:40 PM
http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Lights/product_130564.shtml
Here's 9 reviews.
edzo
01-06-08, 04:22 PM
my true runtimes are 3 hours on high (0 C) and then limp mode home for at least 1/2 hour

on warm nights I haven't had it dip to reserve at 3 hours, it lasts longer.


if you want long run times there shouldn't be a problem running the light
on low for a while to maximize battery life. the thing is pretty bright
in both power modes.

socalrider
01-06-08, 04:58 PM
most of the roads here would only need a low mode, only trail riding and some darker streets would need high mode.. I just wanted to make sure runtime was in the ballpark. It seems to be a universally well received lighting system.. I would be using this in conjuction with a p3d for a helmet light, which gives me 3.5 hours in high mode..
edzo
01-06-08, 05:08 PM
most of the roads here would only need a low mode, only trail riding and some darker streets would need high mode.. I just wanted to make sure runtime was in the ballpark. It seems to be a universally well received lighting system.. I would be using this in conjuction with a p3d for a helmet light, which gives me 3.5 hours in high mode..

I am happy with mine. a lot

at first I was worried about the strap. how hard can I crank on it....

well, it is far tougher than me...no way will it break as far as I can see