The Photon Shop -Fenix Torches

willhub · Post by **willhub** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:59 pm

http://www.thephotonshop.co.uk/page35.htm

I thought I'd post this on here incase anyone not heard of them, I'm ordering the TK11 18650, 57 quid and apparently they are super bright.

They seem awesome value too!

http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopi ... &start=165

check those pics out!

Thanks
Will.

Dr Dave · Post by **Dr Dave** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:15 am

We'll be having 'mine is brighter than yours' contests!

nickb · Post by **nickb** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:40 pm

What's it like then Will?

Which batteries did you get and how long does it last?

willhub · Post by **willhub** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:01 pm

I got the LD20 in the end, haven't had chance to test it yet, wont do for a while as I've got something bad in me chest like an infection.

nickb · Post by **nickb** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:13 pm

Why didn't you get the TK11?

Im tempted by the TK11+charger & 2 LiIon batteries = £84 and 5hours burntime. Dirt cheap for 225lumens. The exposure single light is about £170 for 240 lumens/3hrs burntime.

2 TK11 torches would be £136, that's 450 lumens. Most 450lumen lights are £250+ so im very tempted.

willhub · Post by **willhub** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 9:22 pm

nickb wrote:Why didn't you get the TK11?

Im tempted by the TK11+charger & 2 LiIon batteries = £84 and 5hours burntime. Dirt cheap for 225lumens. The exposure single light is about £170 for 240 lumens/3hrs burntime.

2 TK11 torches would be £136, that's 450 lumens. Most 450lumen lights are £250+ so im very tempted.

The reason was the extra 20+ quid I'd have to spend. I've got 180lumens so that 'should' be enough.

MichaelCarter · Post by **MichaelCarter** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:10 pm

Nick, I'm very tempted by the same combination too. I'll let you know if I go all impulsive (I usually do!) and buy them, if you want to meet and have a look before buying.

Anyone else got any similar?

Have you got yours yet Will? What they like?

nickb · Post by **nickb** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:33 pm

Mike, i think ill press 'buy' before you! I was going to do it tonight but didnt get chance so i'll do it tommorow. Been doing a lot of reading up on them. You can also use the light with the normal mount on your helmet which is a huge bonus!

Their service appears to be first class too.

willhub · Post by **willhub** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:50 pm

MichaelCarter wrote:Nick, I'm very tempted by the same combination too. I'll let you know if I go all impulsive (I usually do!) and buy them, if you want to meet and have a look before buying.

Anyone else got any similar?

Have you got yours yet Will? What they like?

Haven't tried it yet, if I go on my bike I'll get ill.

Dr Dave · Post by **Dr Dave** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 3:24 pm

nickb wrote:Im tempted by the TK11+charger & 2 LiIon batteries = £84 and 5hours burntime. Dirt cheap for 225lumens. The exposure single light is about £170 for 240 lumens/3hrs burntime.

Yeah but the Exposure is actually £125, not £170 and is only 98g vs 152g

nickb · Post by **nickb** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 4:55 pm

£125 is cheap, not sure where you saw that, it actually retails at £176 and wiggle have it at £158-

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Expos ... 360037879/

Even at £125 i'd rather save the £40 (which could go towards a second torch at £53). Would you really be bothered about trying to save 44grams on a light that would be used on a winter bike with mudguards and 400grams of dirt stuck to it?

Michael-i've ordered one, will let you know what it's like