Exposure Strada mk4 & mk5

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Pedrosanchezo

Pedrosanchezo

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Currently have the Exposure Sirius and Magic shine MJ-872 but have decided a do it all cable free light is required. Have gone with the Exposure Strada as 90% of my riding is on unlit country roads and any off road is usually during the day - the Magicshine is fine for this and i don't mind the battery pack. The Exposure Sirius is a great light but not bright enough for fast riding in complete darkness. It's more of a commuter light and in that purpose it serves well. I plan to use it as a helmet light also.

So the question:

Has anyone got the Mk4 Strada? Experiences? Also can anyone tell the difference between the Mk4 and 5?? I ask as Evans are doing the Mk4 for a healthy-ish £163. Around 40% discount. The Mk5 is £230 approx but i cannot see what the extra ££ gets you apart from the latest model?

Any thougths appreciated. Here are the links:

http://www.evanscycles.com/products...ight-with-remote-switch-ec052779#BVRRWidgetID

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/exposure/strada-mk4-front-light-ec042033
 
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Pedrosanchezo

Pedrosanchezo

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Just found this:

"Rather than being a wholesale redesign, the Strada Mk5 is a tweaked upgrade of the Mk4. The electronics have been altered slightly to improve efficiency and the the light's aluminium body has been adapted to help with cooling, again adding to the efficiency. On top of that, the remote switch, which you can fix out by a gear shifter if you like, now has a softer touch and easier mode changing".


If this is the only improvements then i am thinking the Mk4 is the VFM option.
 
JoeSoap76

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I've not used the mk4 so can't really give you the answer... but I do have the mk5 and it gets very hot very quickly so if that's with improved cooling there might be something there. The remote? Never bothered attaching it because I couldn't be bothered detaching it at the end of every ride (also, the button on the back of the light is plenty big enough to find if you must adjust lighting on the go).
 
tuffty

tuffty

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Cambs
Not quite what you asked but I've had a Strada Mk 2 for 4 years now and its great. Used 3-4 times a week over the darker months through rain, sub-zero temperatures etc - never failed. High beam is perfect for pitch black country lanes, and the battery lasts for about one and a half hours on that mode (although I see they say they've improved the battery life on the Mark 4 / 5). Low beam is great in town / with streetlights and gives you at least 3 hours, I've never ridden long enough to wear out the battery on that mode.

I'd agree the remote switch is a bit of a waste of time, I stopped using it after a month or so as easy to operate the button on the back of the light even with thick winter gloves on.
 
gaz

gaz

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South Croydon
I've got the mrk 4 and have zero issues with heating.
Infact, @JoeSoap76 if your exposure light is getting hot, I recommend you contact them regarding that. I've owned several exposure lights and they never get hot.
 
JoeSoap76

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gaz said:
@JoeSoap76 if your exposure light is getting hot, I recommend you contact them regarding that. I've owned several exposure lights and they never get hot.
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That's good to know Gaz, thanks. Since it says it's been designed for better cooling I just kind of assumed it was known to get hot. Will have a chat with them :smile:
 
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Pedrosanchezo

Pedrosanchezo

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gaz said:
I've got the mrk 4 and have zero issues with heating.
Infact, @JoeSoap76 if your exposure light is getting hot, I recommend you contact them regarding that. I've owned several exposure lights and they never get hot.
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Are you cycling Gaz? The one who reviewed the Exposure Strada mk4? Might just be coincidence but you are Gaz, you cycle, your pic says 'cycle camera tv' and you own an exposure Strada mk4.
 
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Pedrosanchezo

Pedrosanchezo

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Update chaps. I bought the MK4 from Evans and it appears to have been the last one as it now says the product is discontinued. Sweet at £163.
Have just fully charged the light and figured out all the settings. Have to say it is a serious bit of kit and look forward to giving it a test. I will likely use the high beam and dip (mode 3 or 4 i think) mostly as i ride on dark roads and don't commute, or ride in cities often. I had an off riding at night with the Sirius and i knew it was time to get a light that will give out far more light, for longer.
 
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