EnduroDad2k
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Just wanted to share a couple pics from my Magicshine ME 2000 install tonight, I'll post in the Product Reviews forum once I've had some time riding with it.
I’m on a 2021 Trance X e+ 3 so it has the small display-less ergo controller on the left bar. Since there’s a headlight on/off button on the controller I felt compelled to hardwire into the Giant supplied connector.
Overall it went well, I didn’t follow any instructions aside from learning about the headlight connector in the headset.
The ME 2000 came with a generously long cable and correct connector already installed, truly plug & play, here were the general steps:
The light seems to perform well, especially for its small size. The beam pattern seems a nice combo of spot and flood. It’s probably sufficient for moderate riding, but I’m going to combine it with a helmet mounted light for any extended night adventures.
Sorry bout the rainy photos, since many of you are in the UK I suppose it’s normal but out here in California we’re getting properly soaked this month! Pics show the highest setting.
Overall recommended, especially for the price: $79.99 shipped (ordered from magicshine.com).
I’m on a 2021 Trance X e+ 3 so it has the small display-less ergo controller on the left bar. Since there’s a headlight on/off button on the controller I felt compelled to hardwire into the Giant supplied connector.
Overall it went well, I didn’t follow any instructions aside from learning about the headlight connector in the headset.
The ME 2000 came with a generously long cable and correct connector already installed, truly plug & play, here were the general steps:
- Removed battery and unscrewed the battery mount mechanism at the top. Be aware those two torx screws are “security” screws that require a hollow torx wrench. That mechanism is unusually robust & heavy, Giant could certainly save some weight here!
- Fished out the headlight connector from the headset and ran the new cable through the existing stock frame outlet. I had to enlarge the opening in the plastic grommet a bit, used a drill but you could use a Dremel tool.
- Mounted everything, adjusted the battery mount, then simply attached the lamp to the bars.
The light seems to perform well, especially for its small size. The beam pattern seems a nice combo of spot and flood. It’s probably sufficient for moderate riding, but I’m going to combine it with a helmet mounted light for any extended night adventures.
Sorry bout the rainy photos, since many of you are in the UK I suppose it’s normal but out here in California we’re getting properly soaked this month! Pics show the highest setting.
Overall recommended, especially for the price: $79.99 shipped (ordered from magicshine.com).