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2 Modes, 3 - LEDS 100 Hours runtime flashing 80 Hours runtime constant Flex tight universal bracket Belt Clip included | | | Features: | |
• Cateye HL-EL135 headlight / Black
• Uses 4 AA Batteries
• Measures just 2.5 x 3.5 x 9cm
• Shipped Priority mail @ $6
• 80h constant, 100h flashing
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 2.85 pounds | | Package Length:
| 5.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 2.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.1 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 30 reviews |
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25 of 25 found the following review helpful:
Pretty Good for the priceJan 15, 2008
By J. L. Wright
"digitalzen"
I have had one of these for about a year now, riding with and using it at least three times a week. The battery life is looooooooooong. Really economical. It was probably a good 6 months before I changed out the batteries, and that was only because I was paranoid. The center of the beam is small, and there is not a lot of radial light outside of it, but it does go out far enough ahead of you to see what's in front of you with plenty of reaction time. In city streets this thing is perfect. If you have to go in pitch darkness it probably won't be enough. However, for the price and the quality, it's worth getting two. They are small enough that they don't take up much room on your handle bars; I have two of them on mine. I will warn you though, the clip where it locks into the frame broke on one of mine from taking it on and off too much. I was able to rig with no problem.
Pros: Long battery life. Definitely visible to other drivers.
Cons: Locking mechanism broke on one, not bright enough for pitch dark.
12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 good for cars to see + strong mountingNov 16, 2008
By David
This light is to be seen, not for you to see. For that purpose, it is excellent. When it is on flash mode I can see the light strongly reflecting off of signs about 100m away. The OPTiCUBE really works quite well, being easily seen from many directions (at least 180 degrees).
I found the mounting to be very good long term but confusing initially. Now that I know how it works, it is quick on/off as needed. I can see how users broke the "docking snap" when first figuring out how to take off the light. However, I think if one is patient and careful not to force the light off the mount -- it slides off easily when done right -- this should not break easily and should become second nature quickly. The mounting mechanism (which screws on) has been very secure and doesn't budge during riding.
I've had the light for >4 months. I recently got the Planet Bike Beamer 3 LED Light for a second light since I've taken to more trafficked roads in LA. The Cateye is better all around but especially for being seen. I use it in flash mode and leave the Beamer as always on so cars can gauge my speed better.
For a rear light, I use three lights, two of which are Cateye TL-LD130 LED Bicycle Tail and Safety Light (Red) and Planet Bike Blinky Super Flash Blaze LED. The Super Flash is superior in every way.
Update: I've now mounted this light on my helmet since the mount is slim enough to strap through the holes of my helmet. I've found this to be a preferable way to use the light since I can easily flash cars that are approaching so they see (and don't breeze through a stop sign into me). I'm in the market for another one of these and also reflective tape. The light has held up well and it is certainly preferable to my Planet Bike light.
If I had to buy all my bike lights over again, I would get two of these and two Super Flashes.
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Great commuting light, great price, and works as a flashligh too!Sep 17, 2008
By Josh L.
Bought this for my girlfriends new city bike, and I am a little jealous because it is a far better (and half the price) then my stylish Knog (the price you pay for style)... I'll probably get one for myself and shelf the Knog.
Bright and compact, super easy to install, great battery life, easy to use, and the clip works very well. Some complain it is too easy to remove, but that is just silly. The light stays on when you want it to, and comes off when you need it too... I have used it as a flashlight a few time around the house and once while out on a ride when repairing a fender support on her bike!
If you are worried about getting it swiped when you have your bike locked up, just unclip it, it is tiny small enough to fit in a pocket or a small bag... plus at the price, while a bummer if it was stolen, the cost to replace wouldn't make you cry.
All in all, this is by far my favourite light for riding around the city.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Good productOct 13, 2007
By Cameron
This is the first light I have owned for a bike so I cannot compare it to other products. I have owned it for about a month and use it for my daily two and a half mile commute through the city to school.
It performs as I expected, bright light, solid construction and has a farily sturdy, but adapatable, mounting system.
When shopping for this I was not looking for a super bright headlight; just something that would help me see in the dark and would catch drivers attentions. I does help you see in the dark, but will only give you the sense that you have a decent flashlight lighting the way, not a headlight.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Better (brighter) than expectedJun 10, 2010
By E. Cimino
It took me a long time to decide on a bike headlight. Will it be bright enough? Will it be too big or too small? Will it mount securely?
Well, I'm glad I got this one. It's about as bright a three-LED light is going to be and it's very compact. It fits together very tightly, and the mount is very secure. There are rubber inserts for fitting different diameter bars and the thumb wheel design makes it very easy to get a nice tight fit.
Unclipping the light from the mount is no problem. You have to push up on a button on the underside of the unit and then slide it forward. Once you get it, it's very easy to do and sturdy enough.
My only possible complaint is that the unit is so tight, that it's actually difficult to open it up in order to change the batteries - But too tight is better than too loose!
Keep in mind that this is a "be seen" light and not really a full-fledged night driving light.
I find this product to be fairly elegant in both form and function. I've been very happy with my choice.
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