Originally Posted by
tjkoko
But it seems that they're based in Michigan,
here. MTN bike review claims that their beam is well designed and properly focused; and, that the unit runs on rechargeable AA's (I think).
I think we write this off to market forces and be glad that there are many alternatives.
As for a definitive answer, who cares? If you really want to know, call Phillips and ask them. It was their decision.
J.