Cycling lights on Dealextreme?
#26
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Is it exactly the same? I know the design is identical and the LED's are very bright (I was pleasantly surprised), but they seemed to skimp on some of the other pieces (like the metal contacts which broke and the o-ring seal which is quite thin and prone to slipping). Does Performance's version have those problems?
#27
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From: dundalk, md
Bikes: pacific elite 3.1 w/upgrades and street slicks, got an iron horse maverick now, cannondale sr800, gt gtr pro rival
Is it exactly the same? I know the design is identical and the LED's are very bright (I was pleasantly surprised), but they seemed to skimp on some of the other pieces (like the metal contacts which broke and the o-ring seal which is quite thin and prone to slipping). Does Performance's version have those problems?
how long did it take to get your taillights??
#28
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From: Windsor, CO
It took a few weeks the first order. I ordered a second one and it was about 10 days. Slow, but for the price and free shipping I wasn't complaining. I think you'll be happy with the performance (no pun intended).
#29
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Bikes: Bill Holland (Road-Ti), Fuji Roubaix Pro (back-up), Bike Friday (folder), Co-Motion (tandem) & Trek 750 (hybrid)
well I ordered 3 taillights sku.3639 $3.81 and one of these https://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.9060 suppose to be better and brighter than fenix l2d, see the comparison. I'll let everyone know how long it takes to get.
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#30
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From: nw ohio
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Wow that torch#9060 is cheap. paid $60 for a similar item off ebay but it came with 2 batteries, holster, remote switch and a charger. btw I'm STILL WAITING for my 9 led tail light ordered on Jan 7. Maybe Performance bought them all out
#31
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Have you tried their customer service? I had to follow up a couple of times with them for my first order, but it finally paid off. The second order was much faster for the same product.....not sure if it was because of the original contacting.
#32
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From: Land of Gar, TX
Bikes: Dulcinea--2017 Kona Rove & a few others
I just ordered parts from DX for my DIY headlight. I'll let you know how long it takes to get my stuff.
Did you use paypal or a credit card? Not sure if that makes a difference. I used paypal.
Did you use paypal or a credit card? Not sure if that makes a difference. I used paypal.
#33
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From: dundalk, md
Bikes: pacific elite 3.1 w/upgrades and street slicks, got an iron horse maverick now, cannondale sr800, gt gtr pro rival
I used paypal, as I has some money in there. Either ways I'd always pay through paypal so I have some sort of recourse. I think other than lengthy shipping times everything will be ok
#34
I've ordered from https://www.ledshoppe.com and they have the OEM Topeak White Light
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product.a...S¤cy=USD
https://ledshoppe.com/Product/ledp/LP3019.htm
I've bought a lot of things from LEDSHOPPE, and you get what you pay for. The Topeak Whitelight knockoff, however, has a crappy tab that breaks, so be careful or it might be worthless. I have three of the lights, and besides the tab, they are great.
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product.a...S¤cy=USD
https://ledshoppe.com/Product/ledp/LP3019.htm
I've bought a lot of things from LEDSHOPPE, and you get what you pay for. The Topeak Whitelight knockoff, however, has a crappy tab that breaks, so be careful or it might be worthless. I have three of the lights, and besides the tab, they are great.
#35
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From: North of the 49th Parallel (GPS grid soon)
Bikes: MTB Peugoet Canyon (forgot the model), Nikishi? roadbike, MTB custom build,
Good prices, good selection of items, and I like how the customers in the DIY area are technical and can quickly point out what's good/bad and they post that on the DX comments area for all to see and I don't see DX taking those comments down so I like that. THe only catch to the low prices and free shipping is that it comes in by sea turtle and take ~2 weeks. You could opt to pay more if you wanted for the next level of shipping up and get your items in ~1 weeks time via airmail but it'll cost you for that.
#38
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From: Land of Gar, TX
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Just my guess.
#40
I got a couple of those $3.81 tailights from Performance a couple years ago. They didn't last, so baby them.
We are using Cateye LD1100 blinkies now, and I like them a lot. I left my LD600
on and keep both going. 3 rows of LEDs blinking side to side is very effective and the batteries last a very long time. If it's dusk or dawn I use one the brighter flash modes, and again, the combo is surprisingly effective when seen from a distance.
We are using Cateye LD1100 blinkies now, and I like them a lot. I left my LD600
on and keep both going. 3 rows of LEDs blinking side to side is very effective and the batteries last a very long time. If it's dusk or dawn I use one the brighter flash modes, and again, the combo is surprisingly effective when seen from a distance.
#41
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From: Land of Gar, TX
Bikes: Dulcinea--2017 Kona Rove & a few others
Two of my three items showed up today. I can't tell from their tracking page if the third item has been shipped or is still out of stock. I would rather have been told they didn't have the item when I ordered it, so I could have ordered it from somewhere else. That way they would have arrived close to the same time.
#42
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From: dundalk, md
Bikes: pacific elite 3.1 w/upgrades and street slicks, got an iron horse maverick now, cannondale sr800, gt gtr pro rival
Well I got my 9060 today, 7w led, all I can saw is Holy #$&* its bright, I put a sample from my 1 watt LED in the pic. FYI it does not come with batteries. I can shine the beam on a house 300+ feet away. I mounted it on my helmet, just as bright as my 20 watt/12v spot, I swear, no joke. This is with 2 cr123a photo lithum batteries (6 volt total), when my rechargables total 7.2 volts get here, i bet it will be brighter. I'll post a road shot later.
#43
I'm very interested to see the road shot. I'm considering getting a Fenix P3DQ5 for a temporary headlight solution until I make a DIY headlight. The commercially available ones are way too expensive!! I plan to mostly use it for commuting on 2-lane country roads riding ~20mph for 30 min. each way.
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From: dundalk, md
Bikes: pacific elite 3.1 w/upgrades and street slicks, got an iron horse maverick now, cannondale sr800, gt gtr pro rival
a beam shot, if you look at the corners you can see where the light dies off and how dark it really is, really bright, great concentrated middle and large wide through, best of both worlds.
Its raining oterwise I'd get more shots.
Its raining oterwise I'd get more shots.
#45
Got another new bike
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From: dundalk, md
Bikes: pacific elite 3.1 w/upgrades and street slicks, got an iron horse maverick now, cannondale sr800, gt gtr pro rival
also check this out compare dealextremes 9060 to this https://www.batteryspace.com/index.as...OD&ProdID=2328
according to this the dx flashlight is 200 Lumens, same size, shape, eveything comes from china anyway it all shows up here with a different label and a inflated price.
according to this the dx flashlight is 200 Lumens, same size, shape, eveything comes from china anyway it all shows up here with a different label and a inflated price.





