upgrade to exposure maxx d? is it worth it?

redvision
redvision Posts: 2,958
edited March 2011 in Road beginners
hello all

i have an exposure race maxx 2 light and i cant praise it enough. we have a cycle to work window opening tomorrow and im tempted to upgrade and buy the maxx d. i know its coming up to summer, but our office only has 1 cycle to work scheme window per year.

will i notice much difference between the race maxx 2 and the maxx d?
is it worth upgrading?

thanks

:)

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  • luv2ride
    luv2ride Posts: 2,367
    I thought the cycle to work scheme was for buying bikes, or bikes with accessories? Didn't think you could buy accessories on their own...?

    After doing quite a bit of road cycling in the dark with a Maxx2 Race + a new Joystick (as a head torch) that I got for Crimbo, i did my first solo MTB night ride with them last week, in the woods, in the "proper" dark! Was really impressed with the output and couldn't see that a brighter light would actually make a huge amount of difference. Was all I needed.
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  • funk-meister
    funk-meister Posts: 34
    i upgraded from the Race to the Maxx D when my race packed up. There is a tangible difference and if you ride on unlit roads you will appreciate it.
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  • redvision
    redvision Posts: 2,958
    any idea how long the exposure lights last?
    i bought my race maxx 2 a year ago and its been brilliant. wouldnt normally consider upgrading, but the scheme does give a substantial saving, and im going to be saving 30% on the bike as well!
  • Slack
    Slack Posts: 326
    Had a MaxxD for 3 winters now and it's still going strong.

    Winter 2009/10 it developed a rattle - Exposure repaired and returned FOC within 3 working days.
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