looking at both these, and was wondering if the extra cost & weight of the maxx-d is worth it over the toro for offroad use?
Will be using a joystick mk2 on the lid too if that makes any difference?
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exposure Maxx-D or Toro?
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Posted 5 months ago #
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Depends. Do you go nightriding to ride in the dark or do you go nightriding because it's the only time you get out? I rarely have my maxx-d on full power.
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I have a Toro which I use with or without a Joystick on my helmet.
The Toro is fine for my usual night rides on familiar trails. I've used a MaxxD and it's much brighter but I've never found the Toro lacking.As for commuting and night-road riding then the Toro is plenty bright enough although I find it useful to use the Joystick angled up so I can see far enough ahead on the rare occasions I'm going fast enough that I need to see further ahead.
Posted 5 months ago # -
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Posted 5 months ago # -
I use the Toro bar mounted and Joystick helmet mounted. As just said fine for familiar trails. I'll be replacing that set up with a proper spot(10w) for the helmet and flood(20w) for the bars system. I'll be looking at Ay-ups next!
Get the most powerful you can afford, you won't regret it if you like to hammer the singletrack...
Posted 5 months ago # -
Is the toro the same beam pattern and the Diablo? i have an old MaxxD and a new DIablo, they are both the same power but the MaxxD seams to have a better spread, so as said above the Toro/Diablo are great for stuff you know, but could be better for new stuff (tho a helmet light helps fix this).
Im a big exposure fan, but have to say the reviews/beam-pics of the new hope bar mount (R4?) seems to have a better beam pattern than anything exposure have at the moment.
EIDT: See here....
http://road.cc/content/review/48941-exposure-diablo-mk-3-front-light-helmet-kit
Posted 5 months ago # -
if you are using a joystick. may i suggest the Strada. the fresnel lens gives a nice spread for peripheral vision with a central spotlight. i use mine without the helmet light and it is great. it's not just about lumens. beam pattern counts a lot.
Posted 5 months ago # -
and for the alternative perspective.......I have a new 2012 Maxx D which I run in combination with a 2011 Joystick. I run them both on full power for night rides, as I am usually out for around 2.5 hrs, so loads of battery life. The Maxx D does look quite bulky on the bars, but it has been fine with a few tumples so far.
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Actually, ignore me. Apparently the R4 is similar to the new Maxx-D....
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/anyone-have-a-hope-vision-r4-light
Posted 5 months ago # -
this is very tempting for £246
http://www.primera-sports.com/products/lights-front-599/use-exposure-maxx-d-mk4-2012-9870.aspx
but do i need it?
Posted 5 months ago # -
so close to pulling the trigger on this one, swaying towards the Toro at the monent as its £50 cheaper and less bulky on the bars, but will I regret not getting a Maxx-D? I can afford either, so thats not really an issue.
How does the beam pattern compare between the 2012 toro and Maxx-d? I may also use the light for commuting if that makes any difference, but already have a joystick mk.2 and a flash/flare set.
Someone help me make a decision for gods sake!!! I am incapable!!!!
Posted 4 months ago # -
strada. You may want to commute with it too, but it is better off road.
Posted 4 months ago # -
If you really want a Toro, buy mine and then I can buy a Maxx-D
tbh I find the beam too narrow - I run it in conjunction with a Joystick on the helmet.
Posted 4 months ago # -
so the MAXX-D has a more floody beam than the Toro? So the Maxx-d is better for single track?
Posted 4 months ago # -
where are you, happy for you to try my Toro
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scotland
Posted 4 months ago # -
Organic - 'tis a big country...whereabouts. south glasgow maxx d here..
Posted 4 months ago # -
organic - Toro is generally marketed/recommended as being a road light for night riding in unlit/dark areas , whereas the Maxx D is aimed squarely for off road use 'in general terms'. The Maxx D is more of a flood by a long way.
Either of them will burn out your joystick, however if you are riding off road in twisty stuff the Maxx D will give a better spread than the Toro. Bulky on the bars doesn't really matter - if you are taking a bad enough tumble you will bust either of them and apart from that it doesn't get in your way. Combining either with a Joystick gives you some light in the direction you are looking, which may not be the same way as the bars are pointing..
Posted 4 months ago # -
Organic we have all the exposure lights as demo's at the shop in Kilmarnock if you want to try them out first, its Sprockets cycles
Posted 4 months ago # -
sorry I'm near the Smoke
Posted 4 months ago #
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