It might be worth running it for 10 mins and then removing the top and see how hot the LED is ?

Mine does this when I first start it up for a few seconds, then it seems to go away. No amount of tightening, stretching the spring, tape on the battery have stopped it. It does go way before I throw my leg over the bar.

i have an mte s-15

usually mine will be full brightness for about 1/60th of a second, then it drops down to what seems like a quarter of how bright it should be. it does this on all modes.

sometimes it will be full brightness but that usually doesn't last more than two minutes.

An update on the PLI I purchased: Bryan shipped the flashlight incredibly quickly, but it was defective when I got it. I contacted him via email and we exchanged about 8 emails over the next 24 hours. I think he's an email addict (like me), because we were both replying emails until past midnight. Anyway, he informed me that I should send it back to him for a replacement, which I did. I got the replacement earlier this week, and the new one works perfectly.

I don't have time for a comprehensive review right now, but here's a brief description of the light. I will post a new review thread later.

The light is comparable to the DealExtreme P7 lights in terms of overall size, form, and weight. It is better made than the DX light. Like the other Shiningbeam light I own, it has much finer tolerances all around and is as clean looking on the inside as it is on the outside (the internals of my DX P7 is a mess of ugly solders). My DX P7 stopped working after being dropped onto conrete from one metre. Hopefully this light will be more durable.

This light tailstands. It came with a lanyard, a couple of replacement tail caps, a few spare o-rings, and a momentary on switch for those who prefer them.

The light has three modes of varying brightnesses, and no flashing modes. It is very similar to the DX P7 as far as the beam is concerned. It has a wide spot with generous spill. I used it on Wednesday evening and it works very well as a bike light.

I think the higher production quality of this light makes it a better choice than the DX lights currently available.

:rolleyes:

Any light, even top quality ones can have problems.

Yan as both DX lights and the light from ShiningBeam. He finds the SB light to be of higher quality. Why would you discount that? FWIW, the lights I've had from SB have all been great quality, and the service is top notch and extremely quick.

lol @

I've bought 6 top quality torches from DX and all have arrived in perfect working order.

If I paid more for a torch on the basis of "higher production quality" I would expect it to work when it arrived.

So much for a level playing field.......

:)

And I've received lights from DX that have been DOA. Even the highest quality products have faulty items reach the market. How the seller deals with it says a lot; SB replaced the light quickly.

Yan has been totally honest with his experiences, and I have no reason to discount him. You on the other hand have a long history of trashing anything that doesn't come from DX. It's a disservice to all who read this board.

Jeez..get a grip.

I HAVE NOT trashed anything, I pointed out an obvious contradiction.

:)

Credit where it is due, I've placed a lot of orders from DX and received some outstanding products at superb prices and if you don't want to hear that, hard luck.

The only trashing taking place is YOU anytime anyone mentions DX and that is the genuine disservice to all who read this.

Why won't you let DX have a level playing field ?

The large majority of P7 owners here have bought from DX and are more than happy, why scare people into buying expensive overrated alternatives ?

Let people decide for themselves, let them be free to choose.

Ok, a few people out of a huge number over several years have had problems, but represent this fairly.

If DX sells 10,000 torches and someone receives a faulty torch - to you, it's the crime of the century.

If someone elses pays more for a torch on the basis of "higher production quality" and they receive a faulty torch - well, pat the seller on the back, it's no problem at all....

erm...if this retailer has "higher production quality" (lol) wouldn't the torch have worked when it arrived ?

^^^

Did you actually read the post you responded to? If you would have read it you would have found your question answered.

Exactly what is a 'level playing field' to you as far as DX is concerned?

:popcorn

Hi Znomit :)

Fast and Professional is how I have always been treated by Shining Beam.. It is true he answers emails very quickly, which is not the case for DX.. There are many people who have bought items from them and even though emails were sent several time, they were never answered..

You can go to a couple different forums and always find people who have lost $$$ with DX.. All the lights I have bought from SB have been fine right out of the box.. I just prefer dealing with US dealers when it comes to P& or MC-e lights..

Thanks for asking, I appreciate your concern.

Firstly, I would like to be able to express my opinion without being called names like 'fan-boy' or being called a prick.

Secondly, I would like to be able to offer advice based on my own experience without you immediately contradicting anything I say, you are rapidly losing credibility by doing this.

Maybe you could add a disclaimer to any anti-DX comments you make ?

Something along the lines of "my opinion does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the majority of happy DX/P7 owners on this forum" - if you could include that it would be much appreciated by all.

There's no point in you repeatedly accusing me of anything when it quite clear you are the one with an attitude and an agenda as is evidenced by this:

Oh yes, that was the thread where every excelled yourself and contradicted my posts immediately 4 times in a row.

People are going to start wondering if you have a life.....

:)

Are you thick or just a troll? First off you haven't answered my question, and I highly doubt you can. Second, telling the truth about DX and the sometimes shoddy quality of goods is pure honesty. It's you who paints the false picture that all at DX is top quality like one would find in western shops. That being said, as you well know I actually order things from them, so your fantasy that I'm anti-DX is totally bizarre. I simply wish to tell the truth about them, which is something you want to hide. Why do you get so emotional over an internet store?

As I've said, time after time, I object greatly to your abusive offensive insulting manner.

Do you have the right to call me a prick ?

Do you have the right to make up snide belittling names, just because you don't like my opinion ?

Excuse me? I was quite civil with you until you started to discount any opinion that disagreed with yours as being invalid.

No, I won't excuse you.

You called me a prick for no reason.

You've been rude, insulting, belittling to me and to other people.

And even if you honestly believe that you have the right to be uncivil if someone discounts your opinion - you do not.

wow do you guys want to take this to PM or something? This is ruining an otherwise very informative thread. Maybe you two should just ignore each other.

+1 that would suit me fine.

I 100% agree on both points and would be equally happy with either solution.

ziemas, please ignore me or message me by PM.

Please do not reply to any posts I make on any threads.

:)

Thanks unknown cyclist :)

anyway back on topic:

P7s are bright and cheap and good :D

I quite agree.

I think they are splendid, especially my Aurora, though I am very tempted with the new P7 cycle light on DX

http://www1.dealextreme.com/producti...49_2_small.jpg

It looks pretty good and if I hadn't just spent out, I'd order one now.

:)

ok, enough of this pissing contest, I strongly suggest you knock off the
bickering and personal attacks, continuing to do so will result in infractions, banning , and
other unpleasant outcomes.


Lotek

:popcorn:


just like a mod to try to kill it when its getting good. ;)

they do look good, but I'm waiting for some more reviews before shelling out for one!

There are a few detailed reviews of it over on MTBR.

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=526474
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=527707
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=524281

I've got some good news on that, I happen to know that someone on here ordered one a while ago and just had an email saying it's been dispatched.

So...expect a high quality review sometime soon.

:)

My mounts came in a few days ago, but I haven't installed them, as I've gotten used to using the same bike for the last couple of weeks. :O) I ordered extra mounts so I can have two on each bike; one in the front for my P7, and one in the back for my Ultrafire.

You are using a P7 and red ultrafire and swapping between 2 bikes ?

Or you are going to put 2 P7s on one bike ?

Swapping between 3 bikes; I got a $20 MTB and bought 2 mounts for it too! I have one P7 and one Ultrafire, and I move them to whatever I plan to ride next. Someday I might buy a second P7, just for the fun of running 2 at once on the same bike. For now, though, one is enough.