Blackburn System X6
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Blackburn System X6
#4
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Joined: Oct 2006
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Heavy battery, outdated LED, cumbersome setups, etc. For less than a $100, buy a Fenix flashlight instead. You get brighter light, lighter and easier setup.
There's reason they are closing this light out, it's a terrible light, and it doesn't sell well.
There's reason they are closing this light out, it's a terrible light, and it doesn't sell well.
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Hooligan
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,431
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From: Base of the Rocky Mountains, Canada. Wonderous things!
Bikes: 2010 Cannondale Hooligan 3
I looked at that, but from the reviews i've read online there are very few people who like this light, and many who think its a pile of junk.
Sad, because its a good discount!
Sad, because its a good discount!
#14
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,757
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From: UK
Well, one of my mates uses a MTE P7 and is very happy with it.
I've got an Aurora which personally I prefer.
Check my signature for a review of it.
If a single 18650 torch with 2 modes would suit you than this might be a good place to start:

https://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15691
The best place to start is how many modes do you want ?
What runtime do you want ?
I've got an Aurora which personally I prefer.
Check my signature for a review of it.
If a single 18650 torch with 2 modes would suit you than this might be a good place to start:

https://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15691
The best place to start is how many modes do you want ?
What runtime do you want ?
#15
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 109
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From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Bikes: 2008 Trek 1.5, 2010 Trek Soho S
The light output, quality, and overall construction of the Blackburn System X6 is pretty good. I bought these from a friend for 50 dollars, which was a great price, but for 99 I would reccommend looking at other light systems. The battery with the BBX6 is enormous, and lasts for a very short period. With both lamps on high, I don't think I would want to stay out after dark for more than an hour and a half or so. With one on high, and the other lamp on strobe, I have not run out of battery within 2.5 hours of riding. With both lamps on strobe, I'll bet you could have enough battery for a 5 hour ride, but who the heck wants to stare at everything around them flashing for that long anyway. At my LBS most people stand behind the cygolite brand name.




