Originally Posted by
PatrickGSR94
I run 2 Pro 80's, which are already visible from half a mile away or better IN DAYLIGHT on Random Flash mode, and the mounting system is VASTLY superior than the X3.
Also from what I can tell the Hotshot has better light modes, and the flashing pattern speed and steady pattern brightness are all adjustable.
According to these source, just a single X3 is visible from more than a mile distance. Doen't supreise, since a single X3 already has more lumen than two Hotshot Pro 80 USB together. Also one X3 is $30 less expensive than competitve 2x Hotshot Pro 80 for $80 together.
evanscycles.com/cateye-rapid-x3-rear-light-100-lumen-EV276557
The Spacer X allows to use the longtime common cateye rear light mount, which is very flexible.
CatEye Spacer X
CatEye America I CatEye America Small Parts Safety Lights
cateye.com/files/manual_dl/9/1172/TL-LD720-R-F_HP_ENG_v4.pdf
How do you define better?
Cateye Rapid X3 steady mode is adjustable in 4 steps, each side has its own mode/brightness control.
So combination of steady + flash/rapid/pules/vibration mode is possible.