gwhite Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 The two lights aren't the same. The one sold via groupon aka 1200 are brighter and have a 8.4V battery where the other one ,the red 1000, uses the same configuration as the Ryder 4.2V battery pack it is a small amount light but runs longer. You also get a tail light with the Red one and a rubberized battery pack. Thank you for explaining that to me
Bike Lore Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 http://www.extremelights.co.za/products/1200-lumen-10w-cree-xml-t6-led As sold by groupon http://www.extremelights.co.za/products/1000-lumen-bike-rubber-battery-tail-light-head-band
Jotto Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Hannes Can I use the 8.4V 4400mAh with pouch from pyro for the extreme light to. Want a battery for a backup
Bike Lore Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 depends on which one have. the 1200 groupon one will be fine. Not the Red one
gwhite Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 depends on which one have. the 1200 groupon one will be fine. Not the Red one Can one not use a single battery for both via a splitter? If so then which battery would work?
Bike Lore Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 nope. The Red one as 4 cells all connected in parallel. Giving you 3.7V/4.2V vs 7.4V/8.4V of the Pyrolights. In other words rather not mix them.
gwhite Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) nope. The Red one as 4 cells all connected in parallel. Giving you 3.7V/4.2V vs 7.4V/8.4V of the Pyrolights. In other words rather not mix them. In other words... carry two batteries? Can one not get a battery for both lights? Edited June 20, 2012 by gwhite
Bike Lore Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 I have contacted the manufacture of the RED 1000 unit to ask what will happen if you connect the 8.4V battery to it. But yes. it is generically better to have 2 batteries for 2 lights. Li-ion don't like high currents drains so you will win run time. the lower the current drain the higher the effective capacity.
wesley_r Posted June 27, 2012 Posted June 27, 2012 Everything aside, Groupon still has the Extreme Light 1200 and 3000 on special:http://www.groupon.co.za/deals/national-deals/Extreme-Lights/7397956 All pyro / extreme / yadda yadda aside - is the ExtremeLight 1200 at R699 a worthwhile buy for someone looking to get into a bit of night trail riding?
Gerhardc Posted June 27, 2012 Posted June 27, 2012 Everything aside, Groupon still has the Extreme Light 1200 and 3000 on special:http://www.groupon.c...-Lights/7397956 All pyro / extreme / yadda yadda aside - is the ExtremeLight 1200 at R699 a worthwhile buy for someone looking to get into a bit of night trail riding? I bought the Extreme 1200 lumens light via the Groupon deal......it is as bright as a train light coming towards you in a tunnel!! It will fulfill all your needs.....3 hours light on max setting!! indeed value for money for such a bright light.
MK Killer Posted June 27, 2012 Posted June 27, 2012 I bought the Extreme 1200 lumens light via the Groupon deal......it is as bright as a train light coming towards you in a tunnel!! It will fulfill all your needs.....3 hours light on max setting!! indeed value for money for such a bright light. Wow wonder how strong the 3000 one i then????
Gerhardc Posted June 27, 2012 Posted June 27, 2012 Wow wonder how strong the 3000 one i then???? I have no idea, but I suggest not to look into it while its on...... (you might need a walking stick afterwards) oh, ja...and I paid R649 for mine on the Groupon deal.
Tubehunter Posted June 27, 2012 Posted June 27, 2012 Everything aside, Groupon still has the Extreme Light 1200 and 3000 on special:http://www.groupon.c...-Lights/7397956 All pyro / extreme / yadda yadda aside - is the ExtremeLight 1200 at R699 a worthwhile buy for someone looking to get into a bit of night trail riding? Also bought this, with no complaints. Think there's a better deal on the extreme lights website at the moment.
Bike Lore Posted June 27, 2012 Posted June 27, 2012 Wow wonder how strong the 3000 one i then????it is friken mind bowling. Real Lumen out is +_2350 lumen if i calculate it based on the power draw by each LED. best part about is the 8 cell battery pack that is very small compared to the MJ880.
gwhite Posted June 28, 2012 Posted June 28, 2012 Everything aside, Groupon still has the Extreme Light 1200 and 3000 on special:http://www.groupon.c...-Lights/7397956 All pyro / extreme / yadda yadda aside - is the ExtremeLight 1200 at R699 a worthwhile buy for someone looking to get into a bit of night trail riding? Right finally managed to use my Extremelight 1200 and let me just start off by saying I am one happy rider No disrespect to Magic Shine and Pyro Lights but for the price even at R699 when times are tough and the economy is even tougher... this light will not damage your wallet! I was very happy with the lights performance this morning, for a non-technical ride up to the Blockhouse and back down I was very happy Wes, I would be more than happy to recommend this light for use in the night along the trails!
Bike Lore Posted June 28, 2012 Posted June 28, 2012 Thanks gwhite. It took me long to find a good quality equivalent. It is basic but will do the job very well. gwhite 1
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