NiteRider MiNewt 700 Dual vs Pro 700 LED Race

[Catrin]

I am currently considering these two lights:

NiteRider MiNewt 700 Dual (http://www.niterider.com/prod_minewt700d.shtml) and the NiteRider Pro 700 LED Race (http://www.niterider.com/prod_pro700.shtml)

Does anyone have experience with either one? I noted some bad reviews on MTBR for an older version of the MiNewt, but that was an older version.

I am looking for something for use on unlit country roads and, perhaps, trail riding in the future. I would love to get the Adventure set of Ay-Up lights, but right now just can't justify it - not until or unless I take up mountain biking and wind up doing some serious night trail riding.

Thanks!

[TsPoet]

I am currently considering these two lights:

NiteRider MiNewt 700 Dual (http://www.niterider.com/prod_minewt700d.shtml) and the NiteRider Pro 700 LED Race (http://www.niterider.com/prod_pro700.shtml)

Does anyone have experience with either one? I noted some bad reviews on MTBR for an older version of the MiNewt, but that was an older version.

I am looking for something for use on unlit country roads and, perhaps, trail riding in the future. I would love to get the Adventure set of Ay-Up lights, but right now just can't justify it - not until or unless I take up mountain biking and wind up doing some serious night trail riding.

Thanks!

I vaguely remember 'lights shootout' reports from years ago when I was looking, and I found this.
http://reviews.mtbr.com/blog/category/lights-shootout/
the miniNewt is there, don't know about the other one.
good luck to you!

[Eden]

I've had a number of MiNewt lights. I never had any complaints about their function..... until they quit..... I never had one last beyond a year or so.... I took a few back to REI (almost all for different issues too, so it wasn't consistent how they were failing) before I switched to an L&M Stella. The Stella was more expensive, but it, at least has been reliable....

I also like the Stella better because it is more flexible - the cord is nice and long. I was never able to mount the MiNewt to my helmet because it had a tiny short cord and the battery back was uncomfortably heavy if put on my helmet. With the Stella I can put the battery in my pocket. Oh... and the run time is 3x as long.... The Stella isn't as bright as the light you want, but they do make a 700 lumen model (Seca).

[Catrin]

Thanks for the link, and I just read a nice review of the L&M Seca 700. I did read a nice review of the NR Pro LED Race - I've read enough mixed reviews of the MiNewt that it has dropped off my list. So I still have two lights to choose between ;) I do have time to make up my mind, so that is good.