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NiteRider MiNewt.200 LED Bike Light
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NiteRider MiNewt.200 LED Bike Light

Item # 793936

$199.00

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This year's Niterider MiNewt gets a new name and a power boost of 30%! Light output of the MiNewt.200 is 200 measured lumens, and that comes without sacrificing run time.

  • Due to the increased efficiency of the powerful new LED in the MiNewt.200, run times stay consistent with last year's light
  • Together with highly efficient reflectors, the ultrabright Seoul LED delivers 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; system is very small so there are many options for mounting

Made in USA.

Item 793936

NiteRider MiNewt.200 LED Bike Light Specs

Specification

Description

Weight with batteries232 grams
SystemLED
Number of bulbs1
Light output200 lumens
Battery life on high3.5 hours
Battery life on low7 hours
Battery life flashingUnavailable hours
BatteriesLithium ion
Charge time4.5 hours
MountingHandlebar
Battery mountHandlebar/stem

NiteRider MiNewt.200 LED Bike Light Customer Reviews

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NiteRider MiNewt.200 LED Bike Light
 
3.2

(based on 6 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great visibility (6)
  • Rechargable (6)
  • Low battery indicator (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Front headlight (5)
    • Good for commuting (5)
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    • Avid cyclist (6)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Aug

    3

    2009

    (6 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    good light - poor charger

    By KS Biker

    from Kansas City

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Pros

    • Great visibility
    • Low battery indicator
    • Rechargable

    Cons

    • Charger

    Best Uses

    • Front headlight
    • Night commute

    Comments about NiteRider MiNewt.200 LED Bike Light:

    After taking a bike fall in the dark, I bought this light with high expectations. And it was great, for the first few rides.

    Then the charger died. Why? No bike light is any better than the quality of the battery charger.

    Another problem is the connector between battery and light, located in a place prone to ingress of moisture and persperation. It wouldn't cost Nite Rider more than a few pennies to gold plate the battery connector pins, making the inevitable corrosion a non-issue.

    I am not impressed.

    • Gift:
    • No

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (6 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    25

    2009

    (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    too fragile for such an expensive light

    By Benny Lava

    from Boulder, CO

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Great visibility
    • Rechargable

    Cons

    • Bar strap breaks easily
    • Wire shorted out

    Best Uses

      Comments about NiteRider MiNewt.200 LED Bike Light:

      I had this light for 2 1/2 years, and was pleased with the high beam of light it provided. But after a series of problems, I recently returned it to REI for a full refund.The first problem I had was that the elastic band used to mount it to the handlebar broke within the first year. Given that the light was so expensive, I needed to remove it each time it was parked in public. The elastic mount is a particularly weak point on this design. I used a rubber band to replace the original, which was sturdier, if somewhat difficult to mount and remove.Some time in the second year, the wire connecting the light to the battery developed a short. At first I found that routing the wire over the top of the handlebar rather than below would remedy the situation. But eventually the short became worse, and the light more intermittent. After having to ride home in the dark with a very dim light one night, I decided to return it. [...] During the same visit to the store last night, I purchased the Princeton Tec EOS BIKE Front Bike Light. It is much lighter, costs only [$], has an extremely bright light, and has no exposed wire that can short out. In addition to mounting to the handlebar, it can be worn as a headlamp or strapped to a helmet. I'm very excited about it and think it will work out better than the MiNewt.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      24

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Good Commuter Light

      By LJNY

      from Bethesda MD

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Great visibility
      • Rechargable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Front headlight
        • Night commute

        Comments about NiteRider MiNewt.200 LED Bike Light:

        I got tired of using lower end front lights and went for the 200 lumen model and am pleased with the purchase. I use this for daily commuting and have used the high power, low power, and flash settings. The light is so bright that it needs to be pointed away from other riders' eyes, so would not recommend a helmet mount. The beam is good enough to see well in front of the bike--which was impossible with the cheaper lights. In addition, the beam has a good spread so I can see things off to the sides. Flashing mode (daylight) really gets peoples' attention; some folks even comment as they pass (shocking, etc.).

        The rubber band mount for the front works well enough and the velcro strap for the rechargeable battery works also. These may not be for everybody, however, as it is not practical to take the heaadlight on and off for parking in a area where theft is a problem. In addition, rechargeable batters are cheaper to use than batteries but it is easy to find yourself w/o the charger and no light. However, for a commuter with a good re-charging ritual and a safe place to park the bike, it works very well.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        17

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Bright Light, Decent System

        By LJNY

        from Bethesda MD

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Great visibility
        • Low battery indicator
        • Rechargable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Front headlight
          • Night commute
          • Trail riding

          Comments about NiteRider MiNewt.200 LED Bike Light:

          This is a light for serious commuting or trail riding. I have used a number of cheaper front lights but the beams were too narrow or too weak to make it possible to see the street more than a few yards ahead. In contrast, this has a strong center beam and a wide enough spread to allow you to ride at a pretty good speed. I wouldn't use this as a helmet light unless you are out on trail; if you point this in other peoples' faces at night, they are going to be blinded and po'ed.

          The system is overall pretty good and consists of a compact front light with a battery pack that attaches with velcro to any tube near the handlebar (I use the toptube). The headlight attaches to the handlebar with a strong black rubber band that holds it in place well--but you have to use the smallest of the bands for the light not to droop when you ride over bumps. The light attaches to the battery pack with a connector that works pretty well, but in anything but bright light, you really have to look closely to make sure you match the connectors. Battery pack goes on and off easily and this is important since you take it off periodically to recharge. It is somewhat big and heavy, but holds a strong charge. On the other hand, I wouldn't call this a quick charging system so generally do it overnight.

          As I use my bike for commuting and errands, I often lock my bike in various places and don't like the idea of leaving a pricey light on the front bars. However, it is not practical to take off the front light since I had to use a screwdriver to wedge the band over the headlight hooks; I just hope that no-one realizes that this is a costly little piece of equipment.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          12

          2009

           
          4.0

          Let there be light!

          By Naoya Wada

          from Atlanta, GA

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          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.200 LED Bike Light:

            I have never had a bike light this powerful, but with the hours of daylight getting shorter, and my commute alongside unruly Atlanta motorists, I figured it would be worth the investment.

            Now I have only ridden with it a few times now, but it seems fantastic for me. I like how lightweight the battery pack seems, and how easy it is to mount the light on your bars. I personally choose a little larger of a rubberband to mount the light so that it is easy to take on and off... though it has it's downfalls as it will shift when I hit some bumps in the road... I may have to switch back to the small band to keep the light consistently pointing at the right angle.

            I wish that it came with a helmet mount just so that I could try it out, but with my needs being for commuting only, I figure it would probably be useless for me to have anyway.

            Very powerful light, with a nice concentrated center, but enough spill to give you a sense of what else is around.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Nov

            10

            2009

             
            3.0

            Too much for me.

            By travisn

            from Minneapolis, MN

            About Me Avid Cyclist

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Great visibility
            • Rechargable

            Cons

            • Cumbersome mount
            • Expensive

            Best Uses

            • Front headlight
            • Night commute
            • Trail riding

            Comments about NiteRider MiNewt.200 LED Bike Light:

            I decided to upgrade my $30 headlight before I hurt myself. I picked this one up, strapped it on my bike and pumped up and down the alley. I knew instantly that I could get away with less light. Seriously -- that means something coming from me. I'm a "gear" fanatic and no light has ever been too bright for me before. This thing is a real powerhouse in a small package.

            My bike gets locked in a parking garage during the work day and this is too expensive to leave unattended. The rubber-band / velcro is a bit cumbersome to do every day. Finally, the connection of light to battery seemed awkward -- small pins, tight fit -- I'll be hooking this up to the charger with cold hands at nights and it wasn't smooth enough for me.

            This one is too much for commuters who can save some money better spent on late-season clothing.

            • Gift:
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            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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