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HomeSports & OutdoorsCycling & Wheel SportsAccessoriesTaillightsCateye EL-135 and TL-LD130R Bicycle Headlight and Tail Light Combination |
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 Great performance for little cost and light weight. Nov 20, 2009
I can't compare this to any other headlight/taillight system, as it's the only one I've used. I ride at night, and it easily illuminates road signs and obstacles. The taillight can be set to steady on, blink, or "random". I leave mine in blink mode which I feel is the most visible. The headlight can be steady or blink, and I leave it in steady mode as I need it as much for seeing my way as making me visible to motorists. The total weight of the package is very light -- at least compared to the rest of my gear. I'm not racing here and I'm not counting grams, so I was pleasantly surprised by how little the whole setup weighs.
I don't hesitate to recommend this package to anyone who rides after dark.
 Great bike lights for commuting Nov 13, 2009
These are great lights for commuters. They're really for visibility - don't plan to use the head light to illuminate the road in front of you. But, I think they really help with visibility - I can see the light flashing on reflective signs and such pretty far away.
One small complaint about the headlight is that the light flashes upward as well as forward. So, if you plan to affix this to your handlebars, you should note that you'll see the flashing light too. I find this a little distracting and may put a piece of duct tape across the top, to dim it.
Other than that, it's a great set.
For the Money, Can't Beat It! Nov 04, 2009
These lights are light (weight-wise -- no pun intended), a cinch to mount, and work quite well. I feel much safer riding at dawn and dusk with these two drawing attention to me from the front and rear. If you have never purchased anything from Cateye, once you see any of their products, you will realize the quality this company provides. These lights are no different.
For night riding, the headlight is acceptable, but it lights such a small area it makes it difficult to see what is heading your way. Within the limits of the beam, the light is bright and pure; it just doesn't provide much peripheral illumination. (Think spotlight)
Bottom line: for the money, you can't beat this combo.
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good for the price Sep 11, 2009
I looked at few options and decided on these based on reviews and that they are not the cheapest or most expensive lights. install was very easy and they haven't slipped or moved around. my only complaint is the battery cover on the headlight gets dislodged too easily. i have to pick up my bike to carry it up stairs and if my hand knocks into it the cover will open up. not a big deal but i keep checking to make sure its staying closed.
i would recommend these to anyone needing to be more visible at night.
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When weight matters... Sep 10, 2009
I purchased this set for myself and Cateye HL-350 and LD170 Bicycle Headlight and Tail Light Combination for my son's bike. Let's just say I should have purchased two of these sets instead.
Mounting:
The mounting clips are very slick - very adjustable and clamp down tight. There are several mounting options, which should make it adaptable for any situation. I used the bar mount for the front and the clothing clip looped through the loop on my Topeak Survival Tool Wedge Pack with Fixer on the back.
Headlight:
The headlight is very small (like the size of 1 cereal bar) but bright enough for city use (too small and lightweight I would think for nighttime trail riding). My one qualm with it is that the battery cover comes off with a coin or flat blade and does not feel like it fits very securely. On my set up, the low profile does result in some of the light being lost as it hits the cables. You need to hold the button to turn it off, which bugs me - I would have rather had a straight on/off without the blinking option.
Tail light:
I am less enthused about the tail light. It is large. It slides into the different mounting options, which means I have it slid into the clothing clip mount, which is slid onto my wedge pack. The other tail lights I have used, use the clothing clip as the default clip and can be adapted for stay mounts if necessary. It would not attach to the mount point on my older Topeak rear rack without the use of cable ties, so if you have a rear rack AND a wedge pack, mounting could be a problem if one does not accept either a post mount or clip mount and you want a easy on/off solution. It is adequately bright and the battery cover is easy enough to remove although like the light, seems insecure with no rubber insulation ring to keep moisture out.
Bottom line: It is a perfect commuting companion for city use and appears to meet legal requirements. It works adequately even on streets that are poorly lit by street lamps, but does not light a wide enough path to be great for trail riding or situations where there are no other sources of light (houses, street lights, etc...). I have no purchasing regrets.
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