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NiteRider MiNewt X2 LED Bike Light

NiteRider MiNewt X2 LED Bike Light

Item # 758645
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The new NiteRider MiNewt is a super-compact rechargeable lithium ion LED lighting system—it's twice as bright as the first generation MiNewt.

  • From the stylishly designed aluminum headlamp in a new titanium color to the matching power module case, everything shouts, ''awesome''
  • Together with highly efficient reflectors, the ultra-bright Seoul LED is able to deliver a nice, even light pattern void of rings or halos
  • BOROFLOAT® glass lens ensures maximum light transmission and durability
  • Provides an amazing 7 hours of burn time on low and 3.5 hours on high; also has a flashing mode
  • 4.5 hour maximum charge time
  • Unique low-battery indicator is incorporated into both the headlamp and battery case
  • Handlebar mount fits up to 31.8mm
  • Battery can mount on the stem; the system is very small so there are many options for mounting

Made in USA.

Item 758645

NiteRider MiNewt X2 LED Bike Light Specs

Specification

Description

Weight with batteries232 grams
SystemLED
Number of bulbs1
Light output150 lumens
Battery life on high3.5 hours
Battery life on low7 hours
BatteriesLithium Ion
Charge time4.5 hours
MountingHandlebar
Battery mountStem/frame

NiteRider MiNewt X2 LED Bike Light Customer Reviews

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NiteRider MiNewt X2 LED Bike Light
 
4.6

(based on 13 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great visibility (12)
  • Good battery life (10)
  • Rechargable (10)
  • Low battery indicator (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Night commute (11)
    • Front headlight (8)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid cyclist (8)

    Reviewed by 13 customers

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    Oct

    22

    2007

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Light, bright, white & lasts 7 hours!

    By Long Rider

    from Santa Cruz, CA

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Great visibility
    • Long battery life
    • Low battery indicator
    • Rechargable
    • Very white light

    Cons

    • No high-low indicator

    Best Uses

    • Front headlight
    • Night commute
    • Night road rides

    Comments about NiteRider MiNewt X2 LED Bike Light:

    This is a great light for road rides at night - light, white, very bright, & good light distribution across the road. Bike club buddies were very impressed. The low setting provides 7 hour burn times and looks almost as bright as the high setting. The O-ring mount is quick & easy to get on and off & weighs next to nothing. Only improvement - a high/low indicator to make it easy to remember what setting you are in for max battery life.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    29

    2007

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Finally, a high-powered compact light

    By climbhigh

    from Bothell, WA

    About Me Avid Cyclist, Bike Commuter

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Focused beam
    • Great visibility
    • Long battery life
    • Rechargable

    Cons

    • Absolutely none

    Best Uses

    • Front headlight
    • Night commute

    Comments about NiteRider MiNewt X2 LED Bike Light:

    Simply the best LED light out on the market for the price. I use the Light And Motion Arc HID light as my main light source, with the Nite Rider MiNewt X2 as a back-up. After using the MiNewt X2, I have decided to use it as my primary light because of its small size, lighter weight, and the beautiful white focused beam it projects. Even on wet asphalt, the beam illuminates whats in front of me. Nice.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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    Nov

    30

    2007

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Minimum serious light

    By biker dude

    from Twin Cities, MN

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Adequate light for roadie
    • Very lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Helmet light

      Comments about NiteRider MiNewt X2 LED Bike Light:

      A lot of light, but still it is the minimum level for 20 mph on a paved trail at night to avoid walkers and runners, and other things. I wouldn't want any less than the 90 lumens anytime, but to go up from this, the 150 lumen level, is much more expensive. The 200g weight is great for a high-speed roadie, always concerned about those limiting factors. Strobe is a must for high traffic, multi-lane streets. A good (minimal) choice for someone who really enjoys going out to light up the night.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      11

      2007

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great for commute

      By becool

      from Houston, TX

      About Me Commuter

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Bright beam
      • Flash Mode
      • Great visibility
      • Long battery life
      • Rechargable
      • Small and light weight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Night commute

        Comments about NiteRider MiNewt X2 LED Bike Light:

        This light unit is very compact in size--the battery fits nicely under the handle bar. The light is very bright and you can easily see your way while going 12-15 MPH. Highly recommended.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        27

        2008

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Let It Shine !

        By Pleasant Hill-Billy

        from Pleasant Hill, Oregon

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Great visibility
        • Low battery indicator
        • Rechargable

        Cons

        • Short battery life

        Best Uses

        • Early morning commute
        • Front headlight
        • Night commute

        Comments about NiteRider MiNewt X2 LED Bike Light:

        I live in the country 15 miles from town. During the summer I used a cheap [$] LED light that was good during pre-dawn at best. Infact the cheap light slowed down my 5 AM commute to 10mph around mid August because of how dark it was. Last week I purchase the MiNewt x2 "on sale" and now that I have used it, I would have paid full price. This light is comparable to putting a vehicles headlight on your bike(hence the short battery life), but it is putting out 150 Lumens on high beam and 92 on low, and it recharges in 4 hours. Added bonus, it has sped up my early AM commute, thanks REI.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        May

        30

        2008

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        I see the light!!

        By tkerugger

        from North Liberty, IA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Great visibility
        • Long battery life
        • Low battery indicator
        • Rechargable

        Cons

        • Mounting options

        Best Uses

        • Front headlight
        • Night commute

        Comments about NiteRider MiNewt X2 LED Bike Light:

        I decided it was time to upgrade from the cheap-o battery powered lights that I had used in the past. The difference is great, and this light has met all of my expectations. My night commute has me on a dark rural trail, and this light provides the light that I need to see and be seen.

        I wish the mount was a little easier to use, as the screw on the bottom (underside) of the light loosens over time requiring you to remove, retighten and reinstall, but the compact size of the unit, as well as the features for the money, make up for it.

        Also, the on/off/flash button is a little wonky, but perhaps that's just because of the weather sealing.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Dec

        13

        2007

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great commuter light...cars will see you

        By Gary from Salem, VA

        from Salem, VA

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Flash Mode
        • Great visibility
        • Long battery life
        • Rechargable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Back up for night riding
          • Night commute

          Comments about NiteRider MiNewt X2 LED Bike Light:

          This light rocks as a commuter light. I love the flash mode when riding on the road. Will work in a pinch as an off road light. I use it with my HID helmet light on the trail as a back up light. I love the small size. I am still not sure about the mount, so far no problems, time will tell.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          16

          2007

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          The best things come in small packages!

          By Adventure Cyclist

          from Plano, TX

          About Me Self Supported Touring

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Great visibility
          • Helmet/Removable mount
          • Long battery life
          • Low battery indicator
          • Rechargable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Front headlight
            • Night commute

            Comments about NiteRider MiNewt X2 LED Bike Light:

            This light very powerful, doesn't weigh much and takes up very little space. I plan to bring this light on future self supported tours. I also bought the helmet mount and 36" extension cord as the O ring mount got in the way of my handlebar bag.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            12

            2007

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Overall Great light

            By gusPA

            from Philadelphia PA

            About Me Avid Cyclist

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Great visibility
            • Long battery life

            Cons

            • O-ring mount

            Best Uses

            • Night commute

            Comments about NiteRider MiNewt X2 LED Bike Light:

            overall a great light, long battery light, short recharge time and a bright white light. The only con is the o-ring mount, its a little more difficult to find the right position than other mounts.

            Regardless it is a great light for the price

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            11

            2007

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            overall great light

            By gusPA

            from collegevill PA

            About Me Avid Cyclist

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Great visibility
            • Long battery life
            • Low battery indicator
            • Rechargable

            Cons

            • Mount

            Best Uses

            • Night commute

            Comments about NiteRider MiNewt X2 LED Bike Light:

            This is my third niterider light. Its by far the best, long life, bright white light and only 4 hours to fully recharge. Easily enough light for a road ride in the dark. In heavy traffic any light seems weak though.

            The only con is the o-ring mount. Its difficult to get exactly the right position and seems like it could move if you took into the woods.

            For the price you cant beat it though.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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