I am getting a free NiteRider Minewt X2 bike light!

The halogen bulb on my current light, a Planet Bike Alias SC, broke a couple days ago when I was putting it on my bike. It's a great light, but a pain in the neck to put on the bike since it has three different parts that have to be strapped on, and the battery life (even in flashing mode) isn't great. A new bulb is going to cost $30, so I started looking around at other lights.

I was trying to decide between the MiNewt X2 and the Dinotte 200L. It turns out that I earn "thank you" points from my Citibank bank and credit card accounts. I called them and they said I could use my points to get a $155 gift certificate to REI. REI sells the MiNewt, so that's the one I chose.

The MiNewt X2 light sells for $189 at REI, so I called my local store and they put one aside for me. Then today I got home and had an REI sale flyer and all NiteRider lights are 20% off starting Friday!

So my $155 gift certificate will pay for the light! Yay!