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NiteRider MiNewt.400 LED Dual Bike Light

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The NiteRider MiNewt.400 LED Dual bike light benefits from a power increase in 2010 by raising the lumen output to 400. This makes the MiNewt.400 Dual one serious off-road light!

In the past, this output level was reserved for bigger and heavier lighting systems; now it’s available on a lighting system weighing less than 12 oz.
Dual headlamps allow light "stacking" for the ultimate in beam management
High, low and an attention-getting flash mode make the MiNewt.400 a favorite among commuters and off-roaders alike
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
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

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NiteRider MiNewt.400 LED Dual Bike Light Customer Reviews

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NiteRider MiNewt.400 LED Dual Bike Light

4.1

(based on 10 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Great visibility (9)
Rechargable (7)
Low battery indicator (6)
Long battery life (4)

Cons

Short battery life (3)

Best Uses

Good for commuting (9)
Front headlight (8)
Trail riding (5)

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Aug

2009

(5 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Going strong a year later

By JasonCallahan

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Great visibility
Long battery life
Low battery indicator
Rechargable

Cons

Best Uses

Front headlight
Night commute

Comments about NiteRider MiNewt.400 LED Dual Bike Light:

As a daily commuter in Seattle this light is a key to my travel! During the winter months of nighttime riding I am EASILY able to see at speed with this setup. I have met only 1 cyclist with a brighter light (niterider as well). I love the dual light option so I can spread out the beam a bit since it's already bright. I have the 2008 model, so the new one is even brighter I'm sure.

If I had one complaint - its the mount - it works great, but its SO easy to take off, that I worry about my lights being stolen since they are so good and not so inexpensive.

Aug

2009

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Extremely Bright for their Size

By Nick Danger

from Jamestown, North Dakota

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Easy on and off
Long battery life
Low battery indicator
Rechargable

Cons

Best Uses

Trail riding

Comments about NiteRider MiNewt.400 LED Dual Bike Light:

I have the 2006 version of this light system and really liked it. Fast charging, easy to put on the handle bars, zero problems. Bought the new one for a new bike and wow are they wicked bright! The low power setting on the new one is seriously brighter than the high power setting on the old version. This is a serious light system. Highly recommended.

Oct

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Light for a city commuter

By Goretex Guy

from Seattle, Wa.

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Great visibility
Long battery life
Low battery indicator
Rechargable

Cons

Best Uses

Front headlight
Night commute
Trail riding

Comments about NiteRider MiNewt.400 LED Dual Bike Light:

I'm a daily (or nightly) commuter in Seattle. I used a couple of other lights, but now that it's dark for my commute, I got serious and stepped up to the 400. I like the flexibility of aiming the lights independently, so I can shine them where I want them. 400 lumens is seriously bright, and I've had cars flash their high beams at me. You actually need to be a little careful not to blind oncoming cars or pedestrians. I use flash mode when I'm in traffic, and I really enjoy seeing stop signs light up 3 blocks away. I think being visible is the key to riding in traffic at night, and these babies really deliver. They're easy on and off, so they're easy to tuck away when I get to work. Intelligent charging means I can leave them connected all night with no worries. The battery/controller is easy to mount on your head tube or stem, so you can control the high/low/flashing action. I love these lights, and I wish they made a 200 or 400 lumen taillight, but I'll use my Dinotte 140 until they do. I had a question and wanted a part, and the Niterider customer support was very responsive.

Oct

2009

(2 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Battery Life too Short

By sneakyboy

from Orange County, CA

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Pros

Great visibility
Low battery indicator
Rechargable

Cons

Short battery life

Best Uses

Front headlight
Night commute
Trail riding

Comments about NiteRider MiNewt.400 LED Dual Bike Light:

A very nice light (lightweight, terrific beam, good looking on handlebars). Everything great except the battery time (only 1 hour 45 mins). Battery warning indicator comes on at 1 hour and 15 mins. Which usually means, as soon as you climb the hill, you have come down like a madman before your battery dies.

I am harsh on the grading for this item.

After all, no battery no light!

Come on NR. You guys can make a 3 cell lithium ion battery for longer life! Why don't you?

Dec

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Makes my night commute much safer!

By MarktheCommuter

from Santa Clarita, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

Great visibility
Low battery indicator
Rechargable

Cons

Best Uses

Front headlight
Night commute
Trail riding

Comments about NiteRider MiNewt.400 LED Dual Bike Light:

My daily commute is 40 minutes per day, but the early morning and evening are both dark along the bike path I take.

Nov

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Product

By hyunmeister

from Minneapolis, MN

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Pros

Great visibility

Cons

Short battery life

Best Uses

Front headlight
Night commute

Comments about NiteRider MiNewt.400 LED Dual Bike Light:

Great product. Prior to this light, I had a PlanetBike 1W Blaze. 1W Blaze was not bright enough for my commute. Mounting and adjustment are very easy with MiNewt and not concerned about the rubber o-ring mounting system. I was a bit worried after ordering this item but am very satisfied. Riding in the trail at night is very fun and safe with the MiNewt 400. Speed is not an issue with this light system. A couple of other bikers and drivers did not like the brightness of this light. The product looks very solid and reliable.

Oct

2009

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

NiteRider 400vsLight & Motion Seca700

By freerider

from Bellevue, WA

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Pros

Great visibility
Rechargable

Cons

Short battery life

Best Uses

Front headlight
Night commute

Comments about NiteRider MiNewt.400 LED Dual Bike Light:

I just bought the NiteRider MiNewt Dual 400 Lite. I really like the system, EXCEPT, the battery life is short and/or sensitive. If I ride for an hour or so, on the low setting, and shut it off, many times I cannot start it again. Is this a problem that others have experienced? Has anyone compared with the Light & Motion Seca 700 or 900? I realize the price difference between the two are significant. But so are the specs. 3.5 Run Time for the Seca 900 vs. 1.7 for the NiteRider MiNewt Dual 400 Lite.

Sep

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

White light wonders

By climbhigh

from Bothell, WA

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Pros

Easy mountings
Great visibility
Lightweight

Cons

None

Best Uses

Commute or off trail

Comments about NiteRider MiNewt.400 LED Dual Bike Light:

This is a powerful light set that outshines my Light & Motion Arc HID headlight and my MiNewt.X2 headlight. I was impressed how white the light output is regardless if the setting is on low or high, whereas the MiNewt.X2 light shines more on the blue side. The light pattern is beautifully dispersed and the simple O-ring mounting is tight and secure. Definitely the best light in the price range.

May

2010

2.0

Design failed after normal use

By Chavela

from Austin, Texas

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Great visibility
Long battery life

Cons

Best Uses

Front headlight
Night commute

Comments about NiteRider MiNewt.400 LED Dual Bike Light:

After two years of normal use as an everyday commuter, the wiring connection into the battery failed--it wore loose and the wire frayed--now the light doesn't work. Yes, I could see that the casing was slipping and the wiring was exposed, but I just didn't realize it meant the wiring was no longer protected. Stupid me. I loved this light for the incredible brightness, and it is easy to put on the bike, adjust, and take off. But they need a more durable, industrial-strength join for the wiring into the battery.

Nov

2009

4.0

Great Reliable Light System

By hyunmeister

from St. Paul, MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Great visibility
Low battery indicator
Rechargable

Cons

Best Uses

Front headlight
Night commute
Trail riding

Comments about NiteRider MiNewt.400 LED Dual Bike Light:

It is really FUN and SAFE to ride at nights with these lights. The system is very good and robust for dark night riding. The O-Ring is simple and easy to use. My commute is 20 miles and the battery duration is good. The system was perfect out of the box.