How does this light compare to the Cygolite Expilion 800? Is it actually brighter when set to cover as broad an area?
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Thank you for your question. 930z-1 is rated at 930 lumen at its maximum output. This rating is done according to FL1 Standard. From the spec given by the vendor of the model you are comparing, 930z-1 is 130 lumen brighter at its high mode. It has the medium and low modes where the maximum output is 530lm and 100lm respectively. At its high mode the run time is 1h. At its medium mode the run time is 2h10m. 10h 30m at the low mode.
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I bought mine for astronomy also. The red brightness is good for city astronomy and a bit bright for really dark skies. Too bad streamlight didn't allow the red LED to be dimmed like the white LEDs. It's still excellent for astronomy.
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I bought a set of 2. At first I didn't notice, but after about a week or two at night after I installed them, I noticed that the two light have vey different beam spot sizes, or flood patterns...or whatever you want to call the illumination pattern. I measured them, and one is close to 8 degrees, and the other is close to 30 degrees. The 8 does look like a spot type. With some small amount of outside the spot light beam. The 30 is more or les a flood type light. No real focused beam. Still seems to look as bright when doing the stare test, or the 'dark garage wall test. I'm trying to contact the vendor and ask them. FYI - *** When I've looked at other sellers of LED moto lights web sites, the majority of them do mention that they sell a spot version, and a flood version.( for the same lamp type) And if you don't specify exactly what two you want in your order, they sys they will ship you one of each. That may what happened to me.
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I would expect the CREE lite to be brighter than the Cygolite. I also have the CREE 1800 and it makes night riding like daytime. I like.my Cygo but really like the CREE because its so bright.
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I believe the lens is the same as the typical similar MV fixture so the area should be similar. It's a whiter light than MV and it seems to me to be similar in brightness to a 175W MV. If the MV is brighter, it's not by much. (The MV I have is old but mounted higher so it's hard to make a true fair comparison on brightness and coverage.)
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It produces a relatively narrow beam, but it is extremely bright at 800 lumens. I light the front 30+ feet of my path with confidence, and the light can be seen for well over a mile in the dark. Make sure you point this more at the ground that straight forward so you don't blind other drivers/bicyclists.
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Allen, Actually the precise known distance is unknown, I did talk with the rep from cygolite and they were not sure them selves. I know that this is 360 lumens
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To infinity...and BEYOND! OK maybe not quite. The guy "selfbuilt" has an excellent technical review on candlepowerforums.com if you search you'll find that. His comparisons to other Nitecore lights show this one as more "throwy" than them, ie it is a more narrow beam that appears to project farther than others. In my use around home, it brightly illuminates a treeline across a small lake about 150 yards away. Haven't tested it myself further than that, but I would guess that the concentrated beam I see at 150 yards would be notably visible at least twice that far. Maybe more? To infinity...and BEYOND! OK maybe not quite. The guy "selfbuilt" has an excellent technical review on candlepowerforums.com if you search you'll find that. His comparisons to other Nitecore lights show this one as more "throwy" than them, ie it is a more narrow beam that appears to project farther than others. In my use around home, it brightly illuminates a treeline across a small lake about 150 yards away. Haven't tested it myself further than that, but I would guess that the concentrated beam I see at 150 yards would be notably visible at least twice that far. Maybe... » Read More To infinity...and BEYOND! OK maybe not quite. The guy "selfbuilt" has an excellent technical review on candlepowerforums.com if you search you'll find that. His comparisons to other Nitecore lights show this one as more "throwy" than them, ie it is a more narrow beam that appears to project farther than others. In my use around home, it brightly illuminates a treeline across a small lake about 150 yards away. Haven't tested it myself further than that, but I would guess that the concentrated beam I see at 150 yards would be notably visible at least twice that far. Maybe more? « Show Less
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I am not familiar with the Cree light but I have used a Niterider Trail Rat. I find the Cygolite better for my commute. I ride streets that are not lit and find the Cygolite more than adequate. The steady plus pulse mode is an added advantage. It makes the bike more visible.
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Well, the Mj-872 is NOT the brightest light but for the money it is the best all around. Some of their dual lights have more Lumins and more spread but cost a little more.
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It goes by distance. If u want something bright go with the $89 spot light...
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I bought the cygolite 420 last year, and the 3 friends I ride with were so impressed with it that they bought 4 of them to replace the lights they had been using for some time. I bought one for my brother who also rides for Christmas. Not familiar with Niterider. Cygolites are made in America, so for me that was a plus.
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Bleed isn't too bad, but I wasn't impressed with the light quality. Its a downward cone. I've since moved on to a d120 style light from reef radiance. Similar pricing and I'd you wanted even cheaper there's one up on eBay for like a hundred that not programmable.
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if you center the beam ( by pointing it down to be 3 ft. in front of your front wheel) I would sayabout a 3 ft circle. does this help? wish I could remember the site I found it on, as it had pictures of various lights in the same scenario, and the cygolite 420 stood out, especially in relation to price.
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I don't know about the Niterider but the Cygolite has been great. I have strangers in cars tell me they can see me 1 mile back in broad daylight. It really is a great light. I ride 3-4 times a week before daylight and I can see the reflection of the light way behind me. I have charged twice in the year that I've had it and then only because I thought I ought to. It has never seemed low on charge and I ride 4-9 hours a week with it running the whole time.
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It's a great light for the price. Great for riding the streets and sufficient for medium pace mtb trails. If you are intending to do night racing you might want to purchase a light a little higher up the Cygolite range. I actually bought two off these lights. This gives me the ability to use both lights on the trails and switch back to one to get to and from the mtb area giving me the ability to ensure I have enough battery to make the distance.
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I am not familiar with the Cree light either but I ride early in the morning and find the Cygolite to be more than adaquate. The steady plus pulse mode make the bike very visable from quite a distance.