I was told by my local REI store that NiteRider is introducing new models of bike headlights. The current models are on clearance and are being sold at a discount.

I am interested in the MiNewt 400. It is a pack of two lights, LED based, with a battery pack. If you own one of these, please let me know your experience. Is it bright enough, is it reliable, does it fall off the handle bar?

Since it consists of two lights, does it throw a uniform beam of light or is it like two beams of light with a dark space in between?

Is MiNewt 400 good enough or would you recommend waiting for the new models?

Thanks!

Apologies for replying to myself.

On further research, it looks like Magic Shine 1400 can be purchased for less than the clearance price of the MiNewt 400.

I see posts from a year ago from people who purchased the Magic Shine 900. One year down, do you find the Magic Shine reliable? Any problems?

Thanks!

I've had one for about a month and have used it without any issues. In general, the Nite Rider equipment is higher quality, and better engineered than MS.

One obvious difference is how slick the battery construction is. But if you want the most "light for the cost" then MS is currently the way to go.