Pros: Good value, Good quality, Lightweight, Looks great
i use this light on my helmet with a maxx d on handle bars.Both these lights together are amazing.Ive been out riding with mates and both these lights out shine any light they have used.I now ride behind to light up the way.You can also add extra lights or batteries,this is a very adaptable system..Love it
After my first winters evening road riding with the Joystick Maxx-2, I hope my experience of it can help others make the choice about buying it, going for a cheaper light or getting a higher model in the range. It is an excellent light with enough juice to use the max setting for most rides and I have noticed no reduction in battery strength over the winter recharging it. It is a very tidy and yet solid design which clamps really well to the handlebars. It is a massive jump up from the electron and cateye lights ( inc external battery rechargeable models) I have used previously. They just seem to have gone for quality all round with compact designs in mind. I am a racing cyclist, mainly riding on completely unlit country roads and I find the joystick almost ideal. A couple of rides in, I wished I had bought this high a quality light years ago and not 'messed about' with a number of different cheaper lights. I do find that you still have to hold back slightly on a fast downhill but not much. If you've got the money and want to do 60 mph and see perfectly at night then perhaps Race Maxx2 would be worth the extra pounds but I think it would be hard to beat the joystick for quality and value for money.
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Bikerboy
Location: Doncaster
Age: 45-54
Style: Mountain Biking
Experience: Occasional
Gender: Male
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Excellent value and performance
Date:March 22, 2010
Pros: Good value, Good quality, Lightweight
The joystick is better than I thought it would be. Would like the helmet mount to be easier to take on and off - but I can live with it 'til summer comes. Would like a bar mount too!!
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genzod
Location: uxbridge
Age: 35-44
Style: Road Cyclist
Experience: Regular
Gender: Male
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
probably the best light ive bought
Date:March 3, 2010
Pros: Lightweight, Looks great, Good quality
Cons: Expensive
very pleased with my new light, i cant believe so much light comes from such a small looking unit. well constructed, good battery life