h2o_polo_Boi
Newly Enlightened
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- Jan 25, 2008
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I am considering to buy the new Cygolite TridenX for my bicycle commute because reviews have convinced me that they are almost if not just as bright as HIDs (500 lumens?). They also seem to give a better balance then HIDs which has an area of intense beam.
http://www.cygolite.com
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=359948
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=350692
Best of all they're LED's which means reliability, long lasting, durable, different beam intensities, and you don't have to wait for it to get up to full power. The problem is CygoLite offers 2 versions. One which is powered by a Li-Ion batter and another which is powered by a Ni-MH battery. The Li-Ion battery is thinner and weights 140 grams but only lasts 2.5 hours on high. The Ni-MH version lasts 3.5 hours on high but is bigger and weighs 410 grams.
The Ni-MH version uses a 6 volt NiMH battery.
http://www.shop.cygolite.com/product.sc?categoryId=51&productId=51
I just recently purchased a bunch of the new generation NiMH batteries called Sanyo Eneloop. They are extremely slow discharge meaning they still hold 70% of their residual charge after 2 years @ 20 degrees C. They're rated at 2000 mAh and 1.2 volts.
I was wondering if it was possible to make a battery pack for the Ni-MH version using my Eneloops. I was thinking of getting a battery holder from Radio Shack and finding the plug for it. I would be needing a 5-6 AA battery holder to put out 6-7.2 volts. Do you guys think it is possible? If it works it would be great and i would not have to spend $70+ to get an extra battery pack.
http://www.cygolite.com
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=359948
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=350692
Best of all they're LED's which means reliability, long lasting, durable, different beam intensities, and you don't have to wait for it to get up to full power. The problem is CygoLite offers 2 versions. One which is powered by a Li-Ion batter and another which is powered by a Ni-MH battery. The Li-Ion battery is thinner and weights 140 grams but only lasts 2.5 hours on high. The Ni-MH version lasts 3.5 hours on high but is bigger and weighs 410 grams.
The Ni-MH version uses a 6 volt NiMH battery.
http://www.shop.cygolite.com/product.sc?categoryId=51&productId=51
I just recently purchased a bunch of the new generation NiMH batteries called Sanyo Eneloop. They are extremely slow discharge meaning they still hold 70% of their residual charge after 2 years @ 20 degrees C. They're rated at 2000 mAh and 1.2 volts.
I was wondering if it was possible to make a battery pack for the Ni-MH version using my Eneloops. I was thinking of getting a battery holder from Radio Shack and finding the plug for it. I would be needing a 5-6 AA battery holder to put out 6-7.2 volts. Do you guys think it is possible? If it works it would be great and i would not have to spend $70+ to get an extra battery pack.
