NiteRider Digital Evolution Replacement Bulb

As I was pulling my bag out of the car yesterday to begin my ride, I knocked the headlamp for my bike’s NiteRider Evolution Smart, from the inside of my car, about 12 inches above the ground, to the frozen asphalt near the Stone Arch Bridge.  Unfortunately, it was unable to withstand the fall and I found the bulb cracked loose inside the housing.  Desperate calls around the Twin Cities later that day to NiteRider “dealers” yielded no replacement bulbs and only promises of 7-10 day waiting periods.  I could have purchased a 35mm replacement bulb, Model #1063, directly from NiteRider for about $30 with shipping included, but my Dad recommended that I call Freewheel as they have had drop in/similar replacement bulbs that worked for him in the past. Lo and behold, he was right! They set me up with a Luks, PD23987, MR-11, dichroic, 6 volt, 15 watt, 20 degree 3200K replacement bulb that has a bluish white light and is apparently meant for NiteRider and Marwi light systems. It fits just as snug as the NiteRider one and cost significantly less (under $19 with tax). Thanks Kevin and Freewheel!

 

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