Originally Posted by
chandltp
I bought the
Cygolite Hotshot 2-Watt USB Rechargeable Taillight. And as I said, even with the gloves off I have a hard time getting it turned on or off sometimes. I have to press the button exactly straight on, which requires me to hold it with my other hand. Not so with my Radbot 1000, I press the button and it works every time.
Even though it claims 2 watt, I don't see a difference between it and my Radbot.
And when it's windy and 10° F outside, the amount of time it takes with my gloves off to turn the light on is enough that my hands probably won't be warm again by the time I get to work.
I find a lot wrong with what your saying. So far the reports have been that everyone has found a huge difference between the Radbot and the Hotshot; see:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...HotShot-Review and:
http://www.bikegurus.com/2011/11/rev...e-hotshot.html The HotShot is so bright it's the only light that has compared to the Dinotte. In addition the Radbot is only 1 watt led vs the Hotshot 2 watt led.
And the whining over the button thing is dead, if you need your light on then turn it on inside the house before you take the bike outside to ride in 20 degree weather.
Personally I think you have a hidden agenda against the HotShot and or Cygolite, maybe you work for Portland? If you do then simply up the ante and come out with the Radbot 2000 with a 2 watt LED, or go all out and surpass the Cygolite with a Radbot 3000 with a 3 watt led and a built in recharging system.