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HomeSports & OutdoorsCycling & Wheel SportsComponents & PartsRimsCateye HL-EL220 LED Bicycle Headlight |
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 Not As Bright As I expected Nov 21, 2009
I will admit I don't know much about bike lights and I have not compared this to other products so this is just me disclaiming that before hand.
I bought this for my occasional commute at night around the city of Los Angeles and did not expect it to fully light the road but expected to light the darker spots. It would seem that it is barley noticeable on the road even in some of the dark areas but is definitely good enough for the occasional street with no street lights at least. It is however bright enough to light up the road directly in front of you ( maybe 5 feet ) so at least I can avoid pot holes in the like. The battery life seems great and people on the road definitely notice me more with this light and in that respect works great. I purchased this light for close to $30 and feel that it was more of a $20 light the build quality is great and I love the fact that it can come off the bike so that I don't have to worry about anyone steeling it, and it makes a great flashlight. Another thing I have noticed is that it is much smaller in person then it appears to be as displayed by amazon, I have posted a picture to show this.
If I knew how this light performed before hand I might have gone with a different light like maybe one of the 1 watt planet bike ones. If all you need is for people to see you this will probably work fine. If you want something that will light up the road so that you can see everything on it even in the darker areas this is not the light for you.
 Easy install, work fine Oct 19, 2009
I've had this headlight for a few weeks now. At first I was riding in dawn hours, so I used it as a flahing light to notify drivers. Now that it stays dark later in the morning, I'm using it as a headlight to help see the road. It isn't super bright, but it seems to be bright enough to light up a bit of road in front of me. I'm riding in the city, so I just need supplemental light, and it works fine for that. The install was super easy and I like being able to pull the light off quickly and clip it back on with no problem.
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 Best light you'll find for the price Oct 04, 2009
This is a WONDERFUL light. I have the Planet Bike 1 Watt Blaze, which is a good light, but this seems to be much brighter, has good side visibility, a longer run time, and a much better mount. I don't know why it's not as popular as the Blaze.
Add a Blaze and a Blinky Superflash Planet Bike Blaze 1-Watt Headlight and Suplerflash Taillight Combination Bicycle Light Set to this Cateye, along with a reflexive vest, and, as long as you're not racing, you'll see and be seen just fine on the darkest road. I think a 1/2 watt Blaze Planet Bike Blaze 1/2-Watt LED Bicycle Light with Helmet and QuickCam Mounts mounted on your helmet might be a good combo, too.
Riding at night is lovely. Sometimes when I can't sleep, I go out into the mysterious night, the wind flying along side me, the moon and the stars above me, and I am as happy as any dream.
Decent light, great value Sep 07, 2009
I've had this light for about 4 years now. It has been rock solid. It's not the brightest light, but it's enough to ride on roads at night and see the road and be seen by other vehicles. Plus, it's a good price. Just get some rechargeable batteries for it to make the deal even greater!
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Nice light! Jul 12, 2009
I ride in the city at night quite a bit, and I wanted a nice light to increase my visibility on lit roads, as well as for use as a good light source to ride unlit park trails. This light does well at both. It is quite bright, though somewhat less so than I hoped. Easy tool-free installation was a snap. Worthwhile buy for the price to be sure!
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