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NiteFlux PMax 12 Bike Light

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The Photon Max is a strong, versatile and ultra reliable headlight with the latest in LED lighting technology. Whether the use is racing or commuting, this light will handle any situation.

3 high-intensity LEDs fill the visual area with light that's much whiter than a halogen system, and the LED emitters last a thousand times longer than equivalent halogen lamp
Step it down to half power for more than adequate lighting around town, or use the power-saving steady or flash mode
NiteFLUX's cutting edge headlight design features a flow-through housing that's a world-first in LED lighting: "Forced Air Cooling"
Cool air flows into the front of the headlight through the deeply finned alloy body, and hot air escapes out the back of the light, keeping the LEDs cool
Keeping the LEDs cooler maximizes and maintains their light intensity
NightFLUX takes thermal management 1 step further; an integrated temperature sensor in the main heat transfer wall automatically reduces light intensity when it gets too hot
Lighting modes include high, medium, low and flash
4-cell lithium ion battery has an integrated extension cord and protective neoprene holster, and mounts inside your water bottle cage
Built-in controller maintains a safe level of charge at all times, so the battery can remain connected to the charging power supply indefinitely
Protection Circuit Module (PCM) safeguards the battery from over-discharging, electrical shorts, thermal overloading and voltage spikes
Low battery protection; automatic shutdown of the light output occurs to prevent excessive discharge of battery, improving long-term battery life and performance
Built-in temperature sensor monitors light's heat levels; if temperatures get too high, the light will throttle back to a lower wattage, protecting LEDs from damage
Specially made precision prism lens utilizes nearly 100% of internal refraction
Includes helmet mount and handle bar bracket mount; comes with sizing pads that fit 21mm - 31.8mm handlebars

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NiteFlux PMax 12 Bike Light Customer Reviews

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NiteFLUX Photon Max Bike Light

3.3

(based on 3 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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Jun

2009

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Blinded by the LIGHT!!

By Mr. Single Track

from Scottsdale, AZ

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Front headlight

Comments about NiteFLUX Photon Max Bike Light:

I bought my Photon Max from REI in May of 2009. and I couldn't be happier. I night ride 4 times a week in the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix. I use the Photon Max as a stand alone handlebar mount light. Not only is this light a great value, it sets the trail a blaze with lumens. I rarely ride on the highest 800 lumen setting, except in hairy technical sessions. The 2nd highest setting is still steak searing bright and gives 5 hours of battery life! It has saved me from treading on rattlesnakes, gila monsters and other notorious desert dwellers. I did exhaustive amounts of research before pulling the trigger on this light and I am so pleased. When I ride behind my buddies I engulf their beams. The only thing I don't like is the battery shape and mounting (more of a personal preference). But I re-engineered a system that works for me. If you want to light up your life...look no further.Give me 29er or Give me Death!Ride SafeFYI - [...] This really helped me in my decision.

Mar

2009

(5 of 22 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

WHAT A PIECE OF JUNK!!!!!

By tqanderson

from Oxnard, CA

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Pros

Cons

Short battery life
Sucks

Best Uses

None

Comments about NiteFLUX Photon Max Bike Light:

Piece of JUNK!!! Avoid at all costs. For over $300 it should work 100% perfectly right out of the box. Anything else is unacceptable. My Photon Max battery will not charge at all. It will be returned for a full refund tomorrow after work. DO NOT BUY!!!!

Oct

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great trailbike light; good price

By fredjjjj

from North Vancouver,BC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Good wide beam
Great visibility
Helmet/Removable mount
Intensity setting

Cons

Only 2 hrs on full power

Best Uses

Front headlight
Night commute
Trail riding

Comments about NiteFLUX Photon Max Bike Light:

3 LED lights of medium power throw a nice, wide
beam, but not exceptionally far. Multiple power settings is better than HID.
Light weight.
Switch on battery means it has to be accessible-
cannot be in the backpack.
Good value.