Dinotte 140L rear light - or an alternative?

[bigfella]

Hello,

Can't seem to get these in the UK - has anyone seen anywhere that stocks them?

If not, does anyone know an alternative?

Thanks,

Matt

 

[HJ]

Sadly as the Pound has nose dived against the US Dollar, most UK suppliers have not replaced their stocks. Also it is a light without equal. It is worth actually ordering directly from DiNotte, I have found them to be a good company to deal with.

DiNotte are the only rear lights which make you more visible in daylight, they offer a real improvement in road safety.

 

[bigfella]

I thought they might be the only ones. Not sure about the non water proof battery holder though?

As for a front light, Hope Vision 1 or the Dinotte 200? I think the Hope is 240 lumens whereby the Dinotte is 200?

 

[siadwell]

I think the Hope is 240 lumens whereby the Dinotte is 200?

Allegedly, yes.

 

[bigfella]

The Hope it is. So now for a Dinotte 140L for the rear. I already have a Cateye EL530 so it should be a good combination.

 

[bigfella]

I just thought, as I'm not overly keen on ordering abroad what with Customs etc. Do you think it would be possible to fit a red filter to a Hope Vision 1 to use it on the rear of my bike?

 

[Origamist]

I have this as a back-up rear light:

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.20333

I aim it down so it floods the road behind me in red. Not great quality, but very bright and very cheap.

 

[bigfella]

Thanks for the link, I will have a look. What do others do?

 

[Origamist]

I have this as a back-up rear light:

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.20333

I aim it down so it floods the road behind me in red. Not great quality, but very bright and very cheap.

Here's a pic to give you an idea of the power:

 

[bigfella]

Yeah for the money its very good, I have also been looking at a Blackburn Mars 4.0. I just wanted something very very bright to get noticed on a nasty dark commute.

 

[manalog]

Hi Origamist,
Which mount do you use for the backlight? Im about to order tha rear light and mount.
Thanks in advance,
Gerry

 

[tdr1nka]

Bigfella, I bought the 140L thru the US website and with import tax it came in at nearly £155.

Then again, it is an awesome tail light even if the 4 cell Li-0n battery is a bit big & heavy. I have mine on day & night along with an Ay-Up lamp on the front.

A big initial outlay but worth it for being much more visible on the road.

 

[Origamist]

Hi Origamist,
Which mount do you use for the backlight? Im about to order tha rear light and mount.
Thanks in advance,
Gerry

I use the plastic Fenix mount (not a lockblock) attached to the seatstay.

https://www.fenix-store.com/product_info.php?products_id=388

 

[HJ]

...
Then again, it is an awesome tail light even if the 4 cell Li-0n battery is a bit big & heavy.

...

You can swap it for my 2 cell Li-0n battery if you like...
it is much lighter

 

[manalog]

I use the plastic Fenix mount (not a lockblock) attached to the seatstay.

https://www.fenix-store.com/product_info.php?products_id=388

Thanks Origamist, I will buy the rear light and the mount from Dealextreme now
Gerry