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03-26-05 | 07:58 PM

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TrevorInSoCal

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Bikes: IRO Jamie Roy (fixed-gear commuter), Gary Fisher Rig 29er SS, Trek Madone 5.5, Specialized Allez Comp, Marin Mt. Vision Pro, Specialized M2 Hardtail, beater Nishiki fixed-gear conversion, Gary Fisher Rig 29er SS

You can use the newer LiIon batteries with an older NiMh HID light?

That's great news to me. I got a killer deal on a used NiteRider HID about a year ago ($75! No, it wasn't stolen

), knowing that I can replace the battery, when it comes time, w/ the longer-burning, lighter LiIon battery makes me very happy.

I figured perhaps the lighting circuitry was different and they wouldn't be interchangeable. Any idea if you can swap to a LiIon battery w/ the NiteRider NiMh HIDs?

I've seen all sorts of arguments regarding Halogen v. HID (many in the "total geekiness" thread here.), but having ridden with HID for about a year now, there's just no comparison. For my money a helmet mounted HID is the best night-commute lighting option there is. Too bad the prices are so high.

-Trevor

Last edited by TrevorInSoCal; 03-26-05 at 08:02 PM. Reason: re-wording.

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