Friday Wrote:
Peter S wrote:
I have two friends with the Triple Shots and I use twin 5 watt
Luxeons and
another friend runs twin 5 watt luxeons of my design.
The triple shots have a narrower and slightly brighter beam but I
think my
luxeons produce more light overall. $300 sounds like a good price but
I'd
still prefer my home-made lights. How many watts are the triple
shots?
Friday
The triple shots are 3x3watt luxeons - supposedly as bright as a 20
watt
halogen. I thought there was supposed to be a problem with the 5w
luxeons
and how long they last??
$300 or thereabouts is a lot of cash for a light but since I do so
much
early riding I'm looking for feedback - I don't know anyone with one
personally so your feedback is appreciated.
Peter S
I've been mountain bike riding regularly for the last two years or so
with my Twin 5 Watt Luxeons and they're still going strong. I average
about two night rides a week of about two to three hours duration. I
think they run a bit warmer than recommended but without any ill
effects. From experience I can say that talk of short life spans for
luxeons is either ignorance or scare mongering.
Friday
Hi Friday
What lenses are you using for the luxeons? I am just about to order
some K2's and pucks from
www.luxeonstar.com. I already have a Cateye
stadiumIII and just want a helmet light to point where I aim it. I'll
most probably make up a couple of torches for fun as well.
Cheers
Geoff
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geoffs