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[url= http://raleigh.co.uk/ProductType/ProductRange/Product/Default.aspx?pc=2&pt=118&pg=10496 ]anyone use/used the Moon lights for offroading?[/url]
I use some for road riding, but thats only 400 lumen.
You can pay the same money and get far brighter lights from people on here, trout I think does lights and smudge iirc.
Not had one of trouts but got an mtb batteroes one which is great.
That one may be ok as a helmet light though.
They're great quality, but at full RRP, they're not very competitive on a lumen per £ ratio... And 400 Lumens is a bit lacking for offroad use by todays standards.
The Moon X-Power 1000 and 1500 units are staggeringly powerful though, and if you shop around, can be had for a LOT less than full RRP. Or have a look at Trout, MTB Batteries, Gloworm lights etc.
How much? 😯
Blimey, you can get 900 lumen lights from DX.com for $25. Not as compact, with separate battery case, but much better value. You can get regular flashlights from them that put out 250-350 lm, which you can mount on your bars with a Twofish block for $20 or less; not really off-road lights, but great road/commute lights.
How much?
Blimey, you can get 900 lumen lights from DX.com for $25.
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Yes you can, but you've got to factor in for the Chinese Lumen rating (typically halve the quoted output) and generally very spotty beam patterns not designed for offroad riding. Then there's the slightly patchy build quality (some are great, others not so) and the lack of backup, inconvenience and cost if/when it goes wrong.
Something is only better "value" than another item if it does as good, or better job, for less money. If it lasts a fraction of the time, or doesn't do as good a job in the first place, it is not better value for money!
FWIW, I've used a number of lights for offroad use now, including various cheap chinese units. I've come to the conclusion that despite the significant price increase, I'm much better off with an Exposure, or my Troutielight, as they are designed for the purpose (ergo do a better job) and the reliability is much higher. Also, if either goes wrong, they can be in the post to the manufacturer and back to me within a week.
Mate of mine has the 1500 lumen Moon light and it is pretty good. Well designed with pretty useful run times and plenty of output.
As has been mentioned though, if you pay full rrp for them, there are lots of other options too.
My mate works in the trade though so got his for a very low price.