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Customer Questions & Answers for

MiNewt Mini USB Front Light

The NiteRider MiNewt Mini-USB is the first bike light to feature a Li-ion battery capable of being charged from the USB port of your PC or wall outlet, providing the ultimate in charging flexibility!

Customer Questions & Answers:

11 Questions

26 Answers

Overall Rating:

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Questions & Answers for NiteRider MiNewt Mini USB Front Light

Question

Is it bright enough?

I would like to know if this light it birght enough for rural unlit roads and mountain biking? As a main light? Is it good enough?

Country: United Kingdom

asked 2 years, 3 months ago

pippa123

- Spilsby

on MiNewt Mini USB Front Light

4 answers

Answers

answer 1

This light is bright, I have used it for cross country riding. but if your serious about lights got for lupine. As there is a reason this light is so much cheaper.
But on a plus point this light will be good enough for the majority of users and it was better than I expected, with a nice crisp white light. instead of the warm white (yellow) that older and some cheap lights give

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

shanew

- midlands

answer 2

Unless you are very fast downhill in the dark I have found it to be adequate. The achieve stronger lighting without weight penalty will cost a lot more. it has a wider beam than most LED which is great for off road

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

Durminator

answer 3

Hi there,

The minewt mini makes an excellent light for commuting and unlit roads as well as an entry level off road light. If you intend to do more off road riding with this light though I would recommend the upgrade to the MiNewt.200.

Thanks
ran@2pure

Country: United Kingdom

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answered 2 years, 3 months ago

2pure

answer 4

I would suggest reading the reviews, probably ok for rural unlit roads but not for trails.

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

guru

- hampshire.uk

Question

Charging just via USB?

Is this only able to be charged via a USB port or does it have a standard charger too?

asked 2 years, 3 months ago

Beelzebomb

on MiNewt Mini USB Front Light

4 answers

Answers

answer 1

This has a standard 3 pin UK plug with a permanently attached USB connector so it may be charged form a computer or a standard socket

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

shanew

- midlands

answer 2

Yes standard charger supplied as standard

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

Durminator

answer 3

It comes with a standard charger.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

Guynie

answer 4

Hi there,

The Minewt Mini comes with both USB and standard chargers.

Thanks
ran@2pure

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

2pure

Question

does the battery have a charging indicator?

asked 2 years, 5 months ago

tollypandy

on MiNewt Mini USB Front Light

3 answers

Answers

answer 1

It cannot tell you how much charge is left but it has a light that changes from red to green when charged

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

shanew

- midlands

answer 2

Yes it does

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

Durminator

answer 3

Yes.

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

guru

- hampshire.uk

Question

Does this light have a flash mode?

asked 2 years, 3 months ago

stretchermonkey

- Norwich

on MiNewt Mini USB Front Light

3 answers

Answers

answer 1

No it only has one standard setting so it can't be dimmed or flash

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

shanew

- midlands

answer 2

This does not have a flash mode

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

River1

answer 3

No it does not.

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

guru

- hampshire.uk

Question

Battery Choice

I need a front light to see where I'm going in dark country lanes, ride time up to 1hour 30 mins. I am considering 3 options: Cateye EL530, £43.99, which I would run from good quality rechargeable AA batteries; Cateye EL610 single shot plus, £79.99, running off NiMH; or NiteRider MinNewt Mini, £79.99, running off Li-ion. Is there a significant, noticable improvement in brightness moving from the £44 price bracket to £80 and, if so, which would you recommend, the Cateye NiMH or NiteRider Li-ion? My main concern is the quality of useful illumination. Thank you.

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asked 2 years, 2 months ago

richshops

- Herefordshire

on MiNewt Mini USB Front Light

3 answers

Answers

answer 1

MiNewt will achieve everything you want with the ability to recharge and more than adequate lighting for country lane and off road

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

Durminator

answer 2

You can't go past the MiNewt. I have an earlier model of the Cateye and it does not come close

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

River1

answer 3

I can't speak from personal experience but this months Cycling plus didn't rate the EL530 very highly. They say the beam is a bit old fashioned like a torch but very good run times. I don't know about the EL610 but C+ and a colleague of mine say the Minewt is brilliant allround. Good run time,quality power and size. Of the three I'd go for the Minewt but don't forget Rechargeable batteries can go flat suddenly, as I've experienced twice this week with two different lamps. Its always good to have a small back up. I have a cat eye EL410 and an S-Sun both of which can get you home with just enough light but run forever. I also recommend Petzl head torches ie Tikka and E-lite. The E-lite comes in a protective case for the bottom of your bag emergency use. It has a 10 year shelf life and about 40 hour run time. Two power settings on white and red flash/steady with an elastic strap so it covers front and rear emergency uses.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

whobiggs

- matlock

Question

Is the Minewt USB battery interchangable with other lights from the minewt range?

asked 2 years, 6 months ago

crasheddummy

- Exmouth

on MiNewt Mini USB Front Light

2 answers

Answers

answer 1

Hi there,

Unfortunately the battery is not interchangeable as the Minewt range and the USB ranges use different connections.

ran@2pure

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

2pure

answer 2

Should be ok.

answered 2 years, 6 months ago

guru

- hampshire.uk

Question

Can this be used in Australia?

Can the charger be used with Australian power outlets? Is there an option to purchase this with Australian plugs?

Also, is this the newer version with charging indicator?

asked 2 years, 6 months ago

Anonymous

- Sydney, Australia

on MiNewt Mini USB Front Light

2 answers

Answers

answer 1

The plug supplied cannot be used with anything other than a UK socket but it can be charged via USB so in theory it should be able to be charged from any computer

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

shanew

- midlands

answer 2

No, however a UK / Aus adaptor only costs about $10.

answered 2 years, 6 months ago

barwonheadspizza

Question

Is the MiNewt waterproof?

Country: United Kingdom

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asked 2 years, 3 months ago

NomadTyke

- Leicestershire

on MiNewt Mini USB Front Light

2 answers

Answers

answer 1

Having purchased 2 and had one fail not long after a heavy rain storm I would have to say it's a bit hit and miss. I would suggest that heavy rain should be avoided, but both worked perfect with splashes and showers
waterproof - No
Water resistant - Yes

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

shanew

- midlands

answer 2

Yes.

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

Ballmon

- Perth

Question

Is there a more permanent quick release mount available as an accessory

asked 2 years, 5 months ago

Anonymous

on MiNewt Mini USB Front Light

1 answer

Answers

answer 1

No.

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

guru

- hampshire.uk

Question

Is this the new 2010 light in the alternative to black colour?

asked 2 years, 4 months ago

Lembike

on MiNewt Mini USB Front Light

1 answer

Answers

answer 1

It is the new model as far as I am aware but it is still just black.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

guru

- hampshire.uk

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