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tkblazer · 12-14-2007, 12:47 PM

http://bikemag.com/gear/accessories/LED_Light_Test_1/

its interesting to see how different the beam patterns are, IMO i think the Trinewt has the best fill up close and still manages to get good range.. that lupine wilma is just insanely bright

mechmann · 12-14-2007, 12:53 PM

dude... that niterider light is ridiculous bright!!!!

J_Sims · 12-14-2007, 12:54 PM

wilma hands down seems to kill it

The tri Newt seems to not have the distance but is bright a s he!!

doulos · 12-14-2007, 12:57 PM

The trinewt seems like the best lighting.

allison · 12-14-2007, 12:57 PM

The TriNewt is almost too much!! I dug the Wilma.

BSki · 12-14-2007, 01:00 PM

Still liking the Ay Ups for the price.

But then again, like I am going to say they suck after I bought em..

GP_pilot · 12-14-2007, 01:07 PM

Too bad they couldn't compare some other top output LEDs like the DiNotto 600L 600 lumen.

A lesser comparison was done by a shop
http://eddys.com/page.cfm?pageID=493

bobcat38 · 12-14-2007, 01:45 PM

I love my trinewt.

coldbrews · 12-14-2007, 01:54 PM

Ive got my eye on the Wilma and I'm considering the Betty 6.

dubjay · 12-14-2007, 01:57 PM

I kinda wish they threw in some HIDs in there just for comparison sake. Maybe a L&M Arc and some Niterider HID.

Waldo · 12-14-2007, 03:47 PM

Wish they'd included the MiNewt X2 Dual. Just got one, and I'm impressed, plus it's cool to have two tiny, bright lights where you can either spread the beams or combine them for even more intensity. For only a few bucks more than the single version, it seems like a no-brainer to me.

tkblazer · 12-14-2007, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J_Sims

wilma hands down seems to kill it

The tri Newt seems to not have the distance but is bright a s he!!

thats what i think as well, the trinewt is pretty badass but the wilma wins hand down with how far the light projects ahead.

DirtRider · 12-15-2007, 08:55 AM

So what light would the lights BrewMaster and others are building compare to?? Are they as bright as the Newts??

PacMan · 12-15-2007, 09:18 AM

The TriNewt kills the Wilma in the low setting. It appeared to me that they were pretty equal in the high setting. Burn time is just about the same, but the Wilma is almost $200 more than even the wireless Tri Newt.

mazer75 · 12-15-2007, 09:46 AM

I have both the TriNewt and MiNewt x2 Duals, and let me tell you that the amount of light is just amazing. I use the TriNewt on my helmet the x2 duals on my handlebars. It's killer.

Dino Brown · 12-15-2007, 02:22 PM

I LOVE MY TRINEWT!!!

The overall light output.....................

The color temperature of the LED is.....

Burn time has been very good!
Beautifully covers the trail with light. No dark spots. No rings. The beam is not too narrow... Not too broad. May have a hot spot (i.e. overly bright spot) though.

Overall.... The Trinewt is an exceptional light!

tkblazer · 12-15-2007, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PacMan

The TriNewt kills the Wilma in the low setting.

true, but the low setting for the Wilma is only 1W and will run for 42 hours.. 6.5 hours for the 9 w setting and 4 hours at the full 15w power setting. Wilma costs more, but has almost twice the lumens, is lighter and runs longer at every setting...

I'm too much of a cheap ass to justify spending the kind of loot on a light, but it is a badass light for sure.

Acadian · 12-16-2007, 01:41 AM

cool little shootout! I'm a huge fan of the Lupine..their lights are top notch and they don't cut any corners when it comes to their light systems. I've been running their HID Edison for a while and should be getting my Betty tomorrow! Can't wait.

Night riding rules..well any riding rules

JimmyJ · 12-16-2007, 09:07 PM

I am thinking about getting the MiNewt X2 Dual. Seems like a good value.

How does this compare to other lights that you have used or seen?

thanks!!

katonk · 12-24-2007, 04:14 AM

There's a thread over at empty beer with some pretty OK video reviews. It compliments the Bike Mag article. The good stuff starts on page 5

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?p=3689411

-There. I've done it. I said something good about MTBR.

12-14-2007, 12:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
tkblazer Noog'alish	Bike Mag LED light test http://bikemag.com/gear/accessories/LED_Light_Test_1/ its interesting to see how different the beam patterns are, IMO i think the Trinewt has the best fill up close and still manages to get good range.. that lupine wilma is just insanely bright __________________ Denmother: I had the sausage sampler, it was yummy! Guero: i'm easy

12-14-2007, 12:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
J_Sims An Illustrated Scumbag	wilma hands down seems to kill it The tri Newt seems to not have the distance but is bright a s he!! __________________ If you don't live for something... You will die for nothing That's right 1/2 Horse power baby http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/

12-14-2007, 12:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
doulos Member	The trinewt seems like the best lighting. __________________ "Pain is a big fat creature riding on your back. The farther you pedal, the heavier he feels. The harder you push, the tighter he squeezes your chest. The steeper the climb, the deeper he digs his jagged, sharp claws into your muscles." — Scott Martin

12-14-2007, 12:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
allison Harden the F Up	The TriNewt is almost too much!! I dug the Wilma. __________________

12-14-2007, 01:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
BSki Senior Member	Still liking the Ay Ups for the price. But then again, like I am going to say they suck after I bought em.. __________________ Brewmaster: I enjoy wearing tights.

12-14-2007, 12:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
mechmann STR Veteran	dude... that niterider light is ridiculous bright!!!!

12-14-2007, 01:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
GP_pilot Epic Builder	Too bad they couldn't compare some other top output LEDs like the DiNotto 600L 600 lumen. A lesser comparison was done by a shop http://eddys.com/page.cfm?pageID=493

12-14-2007, 01:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
bobcat38 Member	I love my trinewt.

12-14-2007, 01:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
coldbrews Senior Member	Ive got my eye on the Wilma and I'm considering the Betty 6. __________________ "Sound off like you've got a pair"!

12-14-2007, 01:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
dubjay 77 65 79 6C 61 6E 64	I kinda wish they threw in some HIDs in there just for comparison sake. Maybe a L&M Arc and some Niterider HID.

12-14-2007, 03:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Waldo Lebowski Urban Achiever	Wish they'd included the MiNewt X2 Dual. Just got one, and I'm impressed, plus it's cool to have two tiny, bright lights where you can either spread the beams or combine them for even more intensity. For only a few bucks more than the single version, it seems like a no-brainer to me. __________________ Just because the bike can do it doesn't mean the rider can! "My ass is sore after a long ride." - MtnKitty

12-15-2007, 08:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
DirtRider Dirt is good	So what light would the lights BrewMaster and others are building compare to?? Are they as bright as the Newts??

12-15-2007, 09:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
PacMan Team Quarter Slot	The TriNewt kills the Wilma in the low setting. It appeared to me that they were pretty equal in the high setting. Burn time is just about the same, but the Wilma is almost $200 more than even the wireless Tri Newt. __________________ Harden The F*** Up!!

12-15-2007, 09:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
mazer75 Rocket Man	I have both the TriNewt and MiNewt x2 Duals, and let me tell you that the amount of light is just amazing. I use the TriNewt on my helmet the x2 duals on my handlebars. It's killer.

12-15-2007, 02:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot	I LOVE MY TRINEWT!!! The overall light output..................... The color temperature of the LED is..... Burn time has been very good! Beautifully covers the trail with light. No dark spots. No rings. The beam is not too narrow... Not too broad. May have a hot spot (i.e. overly bright spot) though. Overall.... The Trinewt is an exceptional light! __________________ 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

12-16-2007, 01:41 AM	#18 (permalink)
Acadian Senior Member	cool little shootout! I'm a huge fan of the Lupine..their lights are top notch and they don't cut any corners when it comes to their light systems. I've been running their HID Edison for a while and should be getting my Betty tomorrow! Can't wait. Night riding rules..well any riding rules

12-16-2007, 09:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
JimmyJ Member	I am thinking about getting the MiNewt X2 Dual. Seems like a good value. How does this compare to other lights that you have used or seen? thanks!!

12-24-2007, 04:14 AM	#20 (permalink)
katonk DFL > DNF	There's a thread over at empty beer with some pretty OK video reviews. It compliments the Bike Mag article. The good stuff starts on page 5 http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?p=3689411 -There. I've done it. I said something good about MTBR.

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