Old 12-31-09 | 12:49 PM
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tatfiend
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From: Reno, NV

Bikes: Civia Hyland Rohloff, Swobo Dixon, Colnago, Univega

The Terralux Lightstar 220 I received is great on high but the low setting, which claims 100 lumens, is closer to 40 based on comparisons with other lights I have. This is also reflected in claimed run times of 1 to 1.5 hours on high and 6+ hours on Low. Most other flashlights have a much more linear relationship between claimed output and battery life.

It is a very rugged appearing 2 AA battery flashlight with plenty of light output on high but the low setting is very dim in comparison to other flashlights I have compared it to with claimed outputs in the 60 to 100 Lumens range. Not sure that my sample is typical but based on the claimed run times I suspect that it is.
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Gear Hubs Owned: Rohloff disc brake, SRAM iM9 disc brake, SRAM P5 freewheel, Sachs Torpedo 3 speed freewheel, NuVinci CVT, Shimano Alfine SG S-501, Sturmey Archer S5-2 Alloy. Other: 83 Colnago Super Record, Univega Via De Oro

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