My name is Vag (Vaggelis) coming from Greece and together with Bruce from Gloworm Performance Products ( formely Gloworm Lites) in New Zealand we have been working since last August in order to design from scratch and produce with the highest standards a new Bike Light. We call our initiative Gloworm Manufacturing and we are more than proud to introduce to you our latest project.....
Its name is Gloworm X2 and it is a dual XM-L that produces 1200 lumens. We have finished testing and we are about to launch the X2 just before New Year.
Presale will start pretty soon and more information will be posted here.
Take a close look at our teaser photo and focus on the size/ lumen rate.
Also you can read a small review of our light here. We showed our first (not-anodized) prototype at "on your Bike Expo" in New Zealand. Feel free to check the link following for first impressions of riders who saw it live.
Vag, Thanks for that clarification. As to the "Open" photo: Basically the light looks to throw only about 25 meters ( 82ft. )...unless at that point the road drops down a hill and you can't see further. If it does indeed throw only 25 meters that would compare to the current offerings sold by Magicshine ( MJ-872 ) and Bikeray ( BR IV ). Personally I was hoping for a little more usable throw. Now if the over-all beam pattern was not quite as bright/wide but threw to say, 150 ft. then you have something worth moving up to. Perhaps if you used different ( tighter )optics or perhaps one of the current optics and one reflector you could reach a more happy medium. With the current setup I wouldn't plan to use this as a helmet lamp but it would make a darn good bar setup especially if you already have a good thrower on the helmet.
Chomagftw wrote:
I am curious as to how the remote access will work. Say one was to run the x2 on the hemlet with battery pack in pack of camel back. Is there an option to run the setup without remote switch and basically power on/change mode/power off from the light head itself? It would be great to get a view shot of the switch section on light engine...
Vag, thanks for the website ordering update. Appreciate it.
I am curious as to how the remote access will work. Say one was to run the x2 on the hemlet with battery pack in pack of camel back. Is there an option to run the setup without remote switch and basically power on/change mode/power off from the light head itself? It would be great to get a view shot of the switch section on light engine...
The LEDs are XML T6 Bin 1B appx 5800k colour temp - you will see this in the beam shots. The colour is not a brilliant white thus allowing the rider to see more detail in the trail.
@ Giant-Lander
The switch is a remote switch, not in the housing.
(this post has been edited. Old beam shots are deleted as they were of bad quality and not representing our light capabilities and new ones with two beam settings are uploaded in a later post)
Paypal sent.
Vag, get those parcels going!
Beam looks a bit too broad but.... we'll see!
Place an integraded battery light as the next project! Maybe triple xpg or dual xm-l....
Tint looks good.
I've stayed out of this thread for a wee while, but I thought I'd chime in again briefly. The first set of photos didn't do the light justice at all. I was holding the light while Bruce took the photos, and for whatever reason the camera didn't capture as much light as I was actually seeing in real life, and this particularly applied to the amount of throw. I suspect the second set of shots are still coming up a bit short, and the tint looks greener than I recall seeing in person. It was a pretty warm tint, but compared to a quad XPG light we were also looking at, I thought it was pretty good for making out trail detail.
I would buy this light if they would offer an option for a tighter beam with more reach. I absolutely love remote switches and the size, output, and adjustability on this light are nice. I would have bought a Piko this year, but it just didnt have enough output to replace my Wilma at 1000 lumens. This light has eveything I would want in a helmet light if they just offer the tighter beam. Please do that and you will have a winning package.
I agree. If you look at the comments, VAG said something about a throw and a flood on the two sides so... if they would offer an additional throw optic or reflector, fthat would be sweet!
Long time no see, as both me and Bruce are working in the last details of the X2. One of these details was added thanks to your feedback. Thank you for that guys!
Gloworm X2 has now two optics setting: Spot-Flood and Spot-Spot!!!!
Spot-Flood makes a nice floody beam, the one that you have seen in previous photos, while,
Spot-Spot makes a more tight beam with better throw and still enough flood, especially good for helmet use.
This way we hope that we address all the issues with our beam and that we offer an all around solution.
Lense Settings
Basic setting is Spot-Flood and for all preorders an extra Spot Lense will be added for free so that you have both options available!
(also for the ones already made)
Return Policy
Also please note that a 14 days return in case you do not like the light is applied for all pre orders.
Beamshots
Comparison with Gemini Titan P7-MTBR Settings- Canon G7 (Francois is using Canon G9)
Open space photo with cone at 40m (135ft) Please pay special notice to the throw of the Spot-Spot Setting especially in comparison with Titan P7. (look at the trees around the cone)
Trail photo with cone at 30m (100ft) Please pay special attention to the different beam pattern between Spot-Spot and Flood-Spot.
Wall photo is with Flood-Spot lenses just for you to see the beam. Spot-spot does not have such difference in such a short distance.
Enjoy!
On Behalf of the Gloworm Manufacturing Team
Vag
P.s: While Bruce was having his coffee today, one of our headlights prototypes was forgotten in the coffee shop. Hopefully no headlight housing photos will leak before Monday....
Any reported problems with the website? I've tried to access it through the US and haven't been able to connect.
By the way, those beam shots look amazing.
I can get to the site fine from the US. A little slow, but it comes up...
Some questions:
1. I really like the hard battery case on the Gemini lights which is a very clean design. Will your hard case be similar? Guess it would be nice to see some actual pictures of the entire kit before investing in the pre-order.
2. Do you have any further indication of an actual ship date? The site appears to be updated to answer this question, mid-Jan.
3. Do you plan to offer any sort of trial period similar to what Gemini does? Being so new, I want to ensure there will not be issues with the initial roll-out. Again, the site has been updated to answer this question. 14-day trial which is great.
New question: Any chance of offering free shipping on the initial roll-out or for pre-orders :thumbsup: I know Gemini did this and I think it helped greatly to get the product in to new hands.
I am excited about the light! Looks very promising...
I can get to the site fine from the US. A little slow, but it comes up...
On another note, I sent both Vag and Bruce an email with some questions a couple days ago with no reply. Hopefully, this is not an indication of how customer service will be moving forward. I will post the questions here since they appear to monitor:
1. I really like the hard battery case on the Gemini lights which is a very clean design. Will your hard case be similar? Guess it would be nice to see some actual pictures of the entire kit before investing in the pre-order.
2. Do you have any further indication of an actual ship date? The site appears to be updated to answer this question, mid-Jan.
3. Do you plan to offer any sort of trial period similar to what Gemini does? Being so new, I want to ensure there will not be issues with the initial roll-out. Again, the site has been updated to answer this question. 14-day trial which is great.
New question: Any chance of offering free shipping on the initial roll-out or for pre-orders :thumbsup: I know Gemini did this and I think it helped greatly to get the product in to new hands.
Again, I hope the no-reply on my email is not an indication of future support! Being a new light manufacturer, it is imperative to reply to new mails/inquiries ASAP. Otherwise you are setting yourself up for a bad reputation from the start.
I am excited about the light! Looks very promising...
@cdalemike
Bruce has replied to you. I hope it did not end up in a spam folder (we usually don't spam ). I am forwarding you now. Please check your mails and PM me if it still did not reach you as we'll have to look at it.
Now regarding the questions:
Hard case
Our hard case will be similar to other hard cases in the market. As batteries are all shaped the same there is not much space for creation.
The case is under production so at the moment we can't share any photos with you but for what I am sure is of the high quality, flexible plastic and of a low consumption LED battery level indicators.
Shipping date
We are sure that we will be shipping the first batch before Mid January and confident that it will be at the first week of January.
Shipping cost
What we offer is USA shipping (from NY, and this is breaking news) for the first batch and until we get a proper distributor-reseller in the USA. That means that you will avoid all the customs clearance mess and confusions with custom.
Please note that our presale is for 153.35 USD + Shipping for a 1200 Lumen Light, 100% designed by New Zealand engineers and manufactured under Western Management (actually mine ). To my knowledge and experience this is a very good offer and I hope that you agree with that.
(As always) On Behalf of the Gloworm Manufacturing Team,
Vag
So, the lights will be shipped from NY, interesting. Guess that works out better for us US folks. Would shipping actually be less than the nearly 20$ indicated on the pre-order form then? I am assuming the 20$ was calculated based on overseas to the US rates.
Oh, how about some real pictures of the mounts as promised in your post with the CNC renderings. I assume the bar mount will have some sort of rubber barrier between the mount and bars?
Vag, I never received the mail and it did not show up in my spam box (although it could have been missed). No worries though and thanks for the forum reply. I am sure others will benefit from the questions answered, so it worked out fine.
So, the lights will be shipped from NY, interesting. Guess that works out better for us US folks. Would shipping actually be less than the nearly 20$ indicated on the pre-order form then? I am assuming the 20$ was calculated based on overseas to the US rates.
Oh, how about some real pictures of the mounts as promised in your post with the CNC renderings. I assume the bar mount will have some sort of rubber barrier between the mount and bars?
I just PMed you with the mail. I tried to forward you and it bounced. Anyway, it is all answered now here and this is enough.
Mounts
You are right. We promised photos and they are soon to come. For what I can assure you now is the barrier between mount and bars.
Regarding shipping please note that this is an extra service from us until we get a representative which actually costs more than simply shipping with DHL from Shenzhen.
Just to give you an insight we will have to bear SZ-NY shipping, NY to your door shipping, Tax and warehousing fees. I know this is none of your problem but still, I hope you understand why we do keep the shipping in that level and I hope you will agree it is a fair deal.
Very nice looking light head. I look forward to more picuters of the actual light and battery setup. I'd also be interested in the compatibility of the Geoman batteries as well.
I'll second that. I'm still waiting to see what the remote looks like. Hopefully it won't be like the MagicShines. As long as it's not more than 1cm high is should be fine.
Oh and by the way, others are just as curious as to how much a "light head only" will cost. When these are ready for market you might as well post that option in the web menu. Kudo's for making these compatible with standard MS type battery plugs. :thumbsup:
Here come the long awaited photos. First with the bar mount and second with the helmet mount ( it secures to your helmet with a velcro).
To answer Cat Man Do question:
Switch--> it is 1cm high ( to be precise 1.08cm high).
And some more comments:
1.The side screw will be black and with grips on the head (still on production)so that you can screw and unscrew without using any tool.
2. As you can see the headlight can turn up and down. We have worked out a design that you will be able to adjust your headlight by just using your hand and it will not move from its position however rough the trail is.
3. Button is plastic with rubber to where your finger touch to give you some extra grip when you are about to change mode.
Light head looks great, I mentioned that before. Spot/flood lens switchability option offering a definite plus also.
Not a big fan of danglies as far as remote switches go however. If this were Burger King and I could have it my way, I'd forgo the remote access and have the power on/off/level up/level down toggle switch on the light head itself. Not too sure how much of a difference design and dimension wise that would make. Having said that, I'm sure there are those who will welcome the offering.
Great to see light companies pushing forth the envelope allowing consumers a much wider product choice compared to a decade back. Exciting times indeed!
@gticlay and OO7 Unfortunately no screw hole for other mounts. The supplied bar mount provides central placement of the light (over the stem) with infinite placement ability. You can place the headlamp from directly above the bar all the way through to below the bar - whatever suits you.
Bruce has personally ridden this design through and over some very rough terrain with no movement. This is based on the tight o-ring mount system. We design the o-ring mounts to be wider therefore creating a wider spread and a stronger hold to the bar. Additionally the mount is held to the housing using 16mm bolt with 2 small o-rings (1 either side of the mount) providing a resistant bearing surface.
@Chromagftw I guess the remote will not suit some however to maintain the small size of the light and the necessary cooling the remote option was chosen. The switch length has been optimised to be placed near the shifters or on the side of the helmet - meaning there is no need to remove your hands from the bar.
Soon we will have some direct size comparisons with the Gemini Titan
Very nice looking light and I like the options. Can't wait to hear some reviews once it gets into user's hands.
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