Lighting Advice Needed

[JOx2]

i saw a NR MiNewt X2 for $199 and 20% off, is this a good buy at all?

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by JOx2

i saw a NR MiNewt X2 for $199 and 20% off, is this a good buy at all?

If it's for the MiNewt X2 Dual I would say yes. If it's for the single I would say no. I work part-time at Beyond Bikes in San Diego and our price is $209.99 for the dual and $159.99 for the single.

If you're interested, we price match too though, so maybe call and ask for Zack on Monday. He should be able to hook you up and maybe help with shipping too.

[Dino Brown]

Edit: I agree with PacMan... What he said!

You could also try Adrenaline, Jenson or The Path!
Performance has been known to price match! Price match (+) no sales tax weekend(=) good deal!

What 'chu waiting for Jojo?

[coldbrews]

I bought my x2 at The Path for $153 plus the STR discount.

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by mechmann

anything HID!

HID is sooo 2006.

LED is where it's at!!

[darkclouds]

Originally Posted by JOx2

i saw a NR MiNewt X2 for $199 and 20% off, is this a good buy at all?

I'd look for a Dinotte 200L instead, a few more lumens (not that you can really tell I don't think), a for a few more bucks but gives you the option of both helmet and handlebar mount.

[dirttorpeedo]

Originally Posted by JOx2

i saw a NR MiNewt X2 for $199 and 20% off, is this a good buy at all?

yes.

[BrewMaster]

Originally Posted by JOx2

i saw a NR MiNewt X2 for $199 and 20% off, is this a good buy at all?

where did you find this sweet deal?

[JOx2]

at riverside cyclery usa, in riverside. the MiNewt X2 is $189 and 20% off, i passed the deal, my wallet got scared.

[dubjay]

What type of riding are you planning to do with it?

Street, fireroad, singletrack?

I would opt for something with a little more candlepower if you planning on riding any singletrack at night. The more light you have, the faster you can (safely) go

[JOx2]

i just got to this hobby a month ago and i always have a blast every time i ride. so far i do newbie rides, and would love to join night rides at fully loop with STR riders.

[coldbrews]

That light would work fine for The Fully Loop, some people ride with less. I personally run the Minewt up top and a Hid on the bars. Like Dubjay said the brighter the better.

[el_d00der1n0]

I'm looking at the MiNewt X2 Dual, Classic Plus, or putting together a TurboCat system of similar price.

If you had to pick between those three which would it be?

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

I'm looking at the MiNewt X2 Dual, Classic Plus, or putting together a TurboCat system of similar price.

If you had to pick between those three which would it be?

Don't know about the TurboCat, but I own the Classic Plus and have seen the MiNewt Dual in use.

I would say the Classic Plus is just as bright--seriously!! People always think I'm crazy but that light basically drowns out HID lights--for all of 90 minutes, then the battery dies.

Halogens work OK and the bulbs are cheap to replace, but their limited battery life is a deal breaker for me. I ran the Classic Plus on the bars and a Digital Evolution Smart on the helmet for a long time. They throw plenty of light, but like I said, less then 2 hours battery life.

HIDs are good, but the bulbs are expensive if you ever have to replace them. My strictly personal belief is that LED is where it's at. My Tri-Newt is just as bright as an HID, if not brighter and the battery life is longer.

So my advice is to go with the Mi-Newt.

Proponents of HID flame away...