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kdog4130 · 12-03-2007, 10:16 PM

I finally bit the bullet, and bought a new light. The Nite Rider Tri-Newt won, and I could not be happier with my choice! After a fellow employee bought his, I decided that it was worth checking out. I was a bit reserved however, due to the elements being LED's, and I do read, and did read all of the hype about it, but I was very pleased with my choice. I couldn't wait to go and try it out, so I did a nice loop near my house that I came up with this summer. I truely belive that it is brighter than their HID systems, however I do not think that it projects as far as the HID rivals. But, for $400 retail, it really blew my socks off! I know there was another post about this light, but I could not find it, so I apoligize if this is in the incorrect place! Just wanted to share my excitement! I will be busting night rides regularly from this moment forward!!!

JOx2 · 12-03-2007, 10:19 PM

congrats on the light!!!

PacMan · 12-03-2007, 10:19 PM

Nice choice!!

I got the TriNewt wireless a few weeks ago and LOVE it.

Dino Brown · 12-03-2007, 10:23 PM

TRINEWT!!!

kdog4130 · 12-03-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PacMan

Nice choice!!

I got the TriNewt wireless a few weeks ago and LOVE it.

Ooooooooo! Wireless.........man, I shouda looked into that. I wonder if I can upgrade to the wireless? That would come in handy since it will be spending most of it's time on my helmet........hmmmmmmmmm!!!!

dutch · 12-03-2007, 11:56 PM

i did fine with mine helmet mounted and no wireless. just kept the battery in the water bottle pocket on my pack, reach back and bam!

For hairier descents at night I'll just put it on high, throw it into the main pocket, and drop in.

kanga · 12-04-2007, 12:19 AM

I just had my first ride with a new trinewt.... definitely a sweet light!

El Salt · 12-04-2007, 05:44 AM

I'd buy one just for its name alone! Tri Newt!

Innes · 12-04-2007, 06:31 AM

I have a TriNewt. It's nice and bright and it's light, but I still prefer my old HID Blowtorch even though it's way heavier and won't burn nearly as long.

It seems to be brighter and lights up the trail better. Just a personal preferance I guess.

northshore · 12-04-2007, 06:34 AM

Congrats. Night riding is simply amazing!

Do Work · 12-04-2007, 07:59 AM

Congrats on the light...Trinewt-it just sounds cool

thebush · 12-04-2007, 08:05 AM

Got one as a gift and it's a great light! Small, bright, and long burn time.

mazer75 · 12-04-2007, 08:09 AM

Congrats!

That's a great light.

I also bought a TriNewt about a month ago. And I have the MiNewt x2 Duals. With all those lights I haven't gone night riding enough though.

I might try El Prieto tomorrow night though!

kdog4130 · 12-04-2007, 08:49 PM

Well, I am offically a light whore now. I decided to add the new MiNewt X2 Dual to the mix, so I am ready to ride anythime! I was able to buy all of these for basically the same price as buying a Nite Rider Moab, minus the burn time of course......but I never ride that long at night! I am going to be at the Loop next Thursday, so I will see some of you there!

12-03-2007, 10:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
kdog4130 Rock it, rip it, shred it	My god!!!! That's a nice light! I finally bit the bullet, and bought a new light. The Nite Rider Tri-Newt won, and I could not be happier with my choice! After a fellow employee bought his, I decided that it was worth checking out. I was a bit reserved however, due to the elements being LED's, and I do read, and did read all of the hype about it, but I was very pleased with my choice. I couldn't wait to go and try it out, so I did a nice loop near my house that I came up with this summer. I truely belive that it is brighter than their HID systems, however I do not think that it projects as far as the HID rivals. But, for $400 retail, it really blew my socks off! I know there was another post about this light, but I could not find it, so I apoligize if this is in the incorrect place! Just wanted to share my excitement! I will be busting night rides regularly from this moment forward!!! __________________ Come and shred some gnar with me

12-03-2007, 10:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
JOx2 Good Grasshopper	congrats on the light!!! __________________ Climbing, You Know You Want To.

12-03-2007, 10:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
PacMan Homer	Nice choice!! I got the TriNewt wireless a few weeks ago and LOVE it. __________________ Less typing...more riding.

12-03-2007, 10:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot	TRINEWT!!! __________________ L.A. KINGS ... dw-link.com/reasons SheDevil- I was on George's crotch for hours Integradriv3r- How many kids do you have that you DON'T know about? Genusmtbkr5- I like to go BOTH ways

12-04-2007, 12:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
kanga What should I put here?	I just had my first ride with a new trinewt.... definitely a sweet light! __________________ To expand your comfort zone, you have to leave it! http://www.BioniconUSA.com http://www.OTBMBC.com http://www.CORBAmtb.com

12-03-2007, 11:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
dutch STR Veteran	i did fine with mine helmet mounted and no wireless. just kept the battery in the water bottle pocket on my pack, reach back and bam! For hairier descents at night I'll just put it on high, throw it into the main pocket, and drop in.

12-04-2007, 05:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
El Salt Team Fearless Descender	I'd buy one just for its name alone! Tri Newt! __________________ El Salt Team Fearless Descender - Since 1985 Recent Porn

12-04-2007, 06:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Innes Senior Member	I have a TriNewt. It's nice and bright and it's light, but I still prefer my old HID Blowtorch even though it's way heavier and won't burn nearly as long. It seems to be brighter and lights up the trail better. Just a personal preferance I guess. __________________ "Nothing compares to the simple pleasures of a bike ride." - J.F.K

12-04-2007, 06:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
northshore Aloha Brah!	Congrats. Night riding is simply amazing! __________________ Hawaiian Island Creations Ride it: dw-link.com/reasons

12-04-2007, 07:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
Do Work Eddie would go...	Congrats on the light...Trinewt-it just sounds cool __________________ Strike First, Strike Fast, Strike Hard...No Mercy

12-04-2007, 08:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
thebush DW-Link FTW	Got one as a gift and it's a great light! Small, bright, and long burn time.

12-04-2007, 08:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
mazer75 Rocket Man	Congrats! That's a great light. I also bought a TriNewt about a month ago. And I have the MiNewt x2 Duals. With all those lights I haven't gone night riding enough though. I might try El Prieto tomorrow night though!

12-04-2007, 08:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
kdog4130 Rock it, rip it, shred it	Light whore????? Well, I am offically a light whore now. I decided to add the new MiNewt X2 Dual to the mix, so I am ready to ride anythime! I was able to buy all of these for basically the same price as buying a Nite Rider Moab, minus the burn time of course......but I never ride that long at night! I am going to be at the Loop next Thursday, so I will see some of you there! __________________ Come and shred some gnar with me

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