Dinotte 140L rear light - or an alternative?

[fossyant]

The Mars 4 is very good, and good battery life. I use the 4 on constant and have a Mars 3.0 and a smart superflash both on flashing.

 

[fossyant]

PS you won't be disapointed with the Hope - I got 2 !

 

[CopperBrompton]

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

Here's the Dinotte by way of comparison:

 

[Origamist]

Thanks Ben. It's difficult to compare both lights using the pics, but both LEDs are 3W. The Dinotte 140L is a bit brighter (I've compared them), but the DX torch is only £6.75...

 

[FOAD]

I agree with other posters.

You can't go far wrong with a Blackburn Mars 3 or 4, bombproof, lifetime guarantee, bright as buggery, waterproof and dirt cheap (£15 at CRC for the 3), if you can afford to put a Dinotte or Hope on the back, you can look like a xmas tree with several Mars for way less.

 

[BentMikey]

Another option is the Exposure Redeye plus a piggyback battery. This is not as bright as a Dinotte, but not far behind either. It's super bright, and has a very wide angle of coverage.

 

[bigfella]

Well I received the Dinotte 140L from USA, had to pay a customs charge FFS but after looking at the actual light all I can say is WOW!

 

[BentMikey]

Yeah, I kinda wish Dinotte were still available here...

 

[bigfella]

After charges I got the 140L AA for £110 delivered. Just hope it doesn't fail!

 

[HJ]

After charges I got the 140L AA for £110 delivered. Just hope it doesn't fail!

I have found my DiNotte lights to be very reliable, I am told that their after sales service is very good, but have had no reason to test this...

 

[Origamist]

Here's the Dinotte by way of comparison:

I checked a mate's Dinotte 140L last night - it was not as bright as the image above. I'm guessing the image is of a higher spec Dinotte rear light, not the 140L...

 

[RedBike]

Anther option (although seriously expensive) is the ayup lights. The higher end kits come with two sets of lights and some nifty red 'saxon' caps to fit over one set.

http://www.ayup-lights.com/technical/saxon-cap-fitting/

 

[bigfella]

I have found my DiNotte lights to be very reliable, I am told that their after sales service is very good, but have had no reason to test this...

Thanks for the piece of mind.

 

[HJ]

I checked a mate's Dinotte 140L last night - it was not as bright as the image above. I'm guessing the image is of a higher spec Dinotte rear light, not the 140L...

That image is supposed to be the 140L, it is does have three brightness settings, are you sure it was on the brightest and the batteries were fully charged...

 

[CopperBrompton]

I checked a mate's Dinotte 140L last night - it was not as bright as the image above.

Probably not on full-power. Mine looks very much like that.