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Think of the TriNewt as the MiNewt’s big brother, with a look and design every bit as unique and striking as the MiNewt. The TriNewt incorporates a cluster of 3 high-powered LED’s to achieve a retina searing output of 500 lumens! No ‘off the shelf’ optics are used in the TriNewt. Instead, the 3 high-powered LED’s are housed in a custom made reflector designed specifically with cycling in mind. The result is a beam pattern ideal for night riding. Like all NiteRider LED lighting systems, the TriNewt uses a Borofloat lens to greatly minimize light loss and maximize light output, when compared to a traditional glass lens or total internal reflector. All of these features, combined with regulated run times ranging from 3:30 – 7:00 and a lightweight Li-Ion battery, make the TriNewt the light by which all others are judged.
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The NiteRider TriNewt is the MiNewt's big brother—it incorporates a cluster of three high-powered LED's for retina-searing output!
- Three high-powered LED's are housed in a custom made reflector which results in a beam pattern ideal for night riding
- 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
- Four hour maximum charge time
- Unique low-battery indicator is incorporated into both the headlamp and battery case
- Handlebar mount fits up to 31.8mm
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| Batteries: | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|
| Battery life on high: | 3.5 hours |
| Battery life on low: | 7 hours |
| Battery mount: | Top tube / backpack |
| Burn Time: | 3.5 - 7 hrs |
| Charge Time: | 4 hrs |
| Charge time: | 4 hours |
| Includes: | LED Headlamp, Helmet Mount, Li-Ion Battery, Extension Cable, Handlebar Mount (Fits up to 31.8mm), 4 HR Smart Charger |
| Mount Type: | Helmet & Handlebar |
| Mounting: | Handlebar / helmet |
| Number of bulbs: | 3 |
| System: | LED |
| Weight: | 519 g |
| Weight (w/ batteries): | 519 grams |
$399.98 - $429.00
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Reviews:
Solid light for handle bars, not helmet
Rated: 
This is a pretty good light. Light output is a little underwhelming, which I first realized when my fellow bikers' lights (from behind me) were casting a distinct shadow right in front of my light. Have tried this on the handlebars, and helmet mounted, and the weight of the lamp, makes it very uncomfortable for wearing on a helmet while mountain biking. Keep it on the bars, and then pair it with a lighter helmet lamp, and you'll be in business.
Great commuter light
Rated:
I use this product during my winter commute (on road) and appreciate the brightness, beam spread and battery life. It is brighter than the 25W halogen I used before and should last longer. It has a great flasher mode too. It misses 5 stars because the bar mounting is a weak link and the battery mount to the frame is less tha ideal, particularly when, due to cable routings, you need it above the bar instead of below. It tends to slip a little.
Awesome light to brighten up your night
Rated:
I bought this based on reviews on this site and another bike forum website. All of it is true. This light is the best NiteRider has out right now and its pretty darn bright.So bright that I wish there was a 3rd dim setting.To enable the flasher, hold the power button on the battery for 6 secondsI've used it in the early morning and late evenings for my commute from home to work and back... The cars definitely acknowledge me and staw away.Not sure if the wireless remote would be worth the $100, kind of wish i got it though ;-)
good light
Rated:
[...] what are you talking about? This light is not dim, possessed of a short battery life or any such thing as relates to your hack review. This light is perfectly serviceable as a serious trail light. Niterider has had their share of customer service issues...they almost went bankrupt years ago. However, they've manufactured a great light here. The design is solid and battery life and brightness are spot on.
Fair
Rated:
Had this light for a few months. For the price its fair. The Lupine Betty(s) are much brighter, longer lasting and better made lighting systems. I've had problems with the light disconnecting. Battery life isnt all that great either. If your looking for a light for casual night riding its ok but for a [$] price tag the Lupine's are clearly the way to go. The Trinewt only has 486 Lumens, the Lupine has 1400 Lumens. I also know for fact you can get this light a lot cheaper at other sites.
Pretty much the only light you'll need
Rated:
I use this light for mountain bike riding on tight trails with zigzag switchbacks and tight turns down to 3-4 feet radius. If you only use one light on twisting trails, a headlight is the answer. It can turn with your head/eyes around turns, whereas a barmount light will show you the trees ahead and not the curving trail. The Trinewt has perhaps the widest beam pattern for this type of riding. When I mountain bike I'm not looking to see a mile down the trail so a narrow distant spot pattern is not so crucial. A good comparison of the width and brightness of the Trinewt beam pattern is on MTBR.com where they show pictures of different light brightness and beam patterns. I bought this light brand new pretty cheap on the net. Just wish the battery was a bit lighter but for lasting 3.5 hrs on hi it's worth the peace of mind.
great light, horrible mount
Rated:
i ride 2-3 hours in the dark every morning through the east bay hills and rely heavily on my light for safe, fast riding. before the trinewt, i owned the firestorm and was really happy to see niterider deliver a cheaper alternative that did not compromise luminosity. i was also looking forward to a reliable light, as the firestorm often did not fire up if the battery got too cold or if the cord was disconnected from the battery. one look at the mount when taking it out of the box, however, left me skeptical. the light was clearly designed for a helmet mount trail rider and NOT for a bar mount on a road bike. the band that attaches to the bar is flimsy, difficult to strap on tightly, and fragile. most importantly, the light slips from position easily, forcing constant repositioning while riding. i tried a variety of shims and tapes to better secure the light, but one pothole or moderate road bump and the light was facing straight up or down. just yesterday, the strap snapped while i was doing 40mph down papa bear and the light was bouncing off my spokes. i will be returning the light today and would strongly discourage anyone in need of a bar mount light from buying this light.
Great LED Light
Rated:
This is great next generation LED light. The three bulbs produce 50-55 watts, which is plenty of light to ride on the road at night and early morning. (Car lights are 70 watts) I ride with a group that rides before dawn every weekday. I previously owned Niterider HID lights like Blowtorch and Rage (40-45 watts). Problems were needing to replace the HID ballast or bulb every 18-24 months, which is expensive. LEDs should last much longer and be more problem free. The lithium battery for the Trinewt is much lighter than the NiCad battery used with the HID lights I had (1 lb. vs 2 lbs). But the TriNewt lithium battery is still a little large, I guess for the long burn times needed. Overall, I am very pleased with the TriNewt.
Awesome light system!
Rated:
Overall, this is a great lighting system with a nice beam pattern and coverage for trail riding. I use this in addition to a Rage HID light. With the combination of one bike mounted light and the other helmet mounted, I have excellent visibility for tight single-tracks. I don't, however, agree that the TriNewt is brighter than an HID. The only issue that I had was with the helmet mount. It took me less than a day, and a low branch to break the mount. I can understand the concept of the design, but I think that it sits fairly "proud" on the helmet, leaving it vulnerable to any low branches, etc.
Great State of the Art Light
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I have just started riding in the last few months after a 26 year absence. This light is really great. I compared it with a friends Nite Rider (Storm?) HID which is 2 or 3 years old. The Trinewt looks comparable in brightness (we took manual shutter photos) but has a wider beam pattern than his HID. We also compared with a 12 Watt Halogen bulb light. The halogen is much dimmer and also has poor color balance compared with the Trinewt.
I have poor night vision and this light is bright enough to let me safely ride a dark bike path. The only negative is a lower intensity dim beam to keep from blinding oncoming bikes. I would like to see a third dim level that is maybe 150 lumens.
Lifetime is excellent. Only minor glitch is that in cool weather, I had the low battery light come on and then go off when I power cycled.
I have poor night vision and this light is bright enough to let me safely ride a dark bike path. The only negative is a lower intensity dim beam to keep from blinding oncoming bikes. I would like to see a third dim level that is maybe 150 lumens.
Lifetime is excellent. Only minor glitch is that in cool weather, I had the low battery light come on and then go off when I power cycled.
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