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Cateye HL-EL530 LED Bicycle Headlight
Cateye HL EL530 LED Bicycle Headlight – Features
1 LED. 1 Mode. 90 Hour runtime constant. Flex Tight mounting bracket. Magnetic switch.
Extra-bight 1-LED headlight produces 1,500 candlepower
OptiCube? technology for optimal lens/reflector brightness
Side visibility
90 hours run time

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Cateye HL EL530 LED Bicycle Headlight – Reviews

My old cateye Halogen headlight (HL-500) was legendary in its toughness, 10 years with routine drops and spills. I can’t say the same for the new OptiCube LED models. I’ve had both the HL-EL500 and the newer HL-EL530 LED lights stop working after falling only once from handlebar heights(just about 3.5 ft). Nothing visibly broken or cracked, no loose parts, just a $45-$55 paper weight. The problem is limited to the reflector/bulb housing unit, for which Cateye does not sell replacements, so once it breaks you have to replace the whole thing. No complaints about the brightness when it worked, but a bike-light needs to be tough and should withstand small drops at least as well as your average cell-phone. MagLite can make nearly indestructable and waterproof flashlights that sell for under $35, why can’t CatEye? It’s about time we stopped getting ripped off by bike light manufacturers.

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LED light that has a rated life of more than 10,000 hours,1500 candlepower, 90 hour run time, choice of mounting systems flexfit or standard, uses 4 AA rechargable or standard batteries, waterproof to 30 meters, casts a clear circle of white light, with ambiant light across the entire road, quick-release mount to move from one bike to the next or use it as a great walk-around flashlight. Nothing compares at anywhere near this price! Some reviewers are comparing this light to high-output units with large rechargable battery packs which are not in the same class. I use this light approximately 10-12 hours a week; charging the batteries monthly. I ride in the country with no additional lighting and have never had a problem with visibility. The light switch uses a magnet for the solid state sensor inside the sealed case. This along with the front lense mounting system over the battery compartment makes the light totally waterproof. If you want more light output, mount a second light and
Enamelation !

I bought this after going thru my 2nd Nite Rider set (bad wiring). It is plenty good for both seeing and being seen, as a matter of fact, it is a lot brighter than the $160 Nite Rider I replaced. I bike along an unlit 10′ wide path that is oftentimes littered with fallen tree limbs, etc. It is great on even the darkest and rainiest rides. Battery life so far real good, I’ve used it for 5 hours so far, and it uses 4 AA’s, so I will replace the alkaline AA’s provided with it with 2600 MA NiMH rechargeables. This is a well built little light at a great price!

Richard B

The HL-EL530 was exactly as expected. An excellent low cost option, good for lighting around dark or dimly lit streets. It slides on and off its holder very easily, and was easy to set up on my bike. The light output is good, shines a circular light with a bright spot in the middle. Definitely not enough light for safe trail riding at night, although I do it anyway on a trail I know well. Overall, I got what I expected.

Fermin Valdovinos


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