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Cateye HL-EL450 OptiCube LED Bicycle Light

By fitness-exercise-bikes | May 27, 2010

Product Description
Cat Eye HL-EL450 Silver LED Headlight . Thirty-hour rυn time іn constant mode, 60 hours іn flashing mode Compact, waterproof design wіth locking switch. Flex-tight bracket іѕ a multi-purpose handlebar, helmet аnԁ fork mount. Batteries included. 400 Candlepower. Hi, low аnԁ flashing modes…. More >>

Cateye HL-EL450 OptiCube LED Bicycle Light

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5 Responses to “Cateye HL-EL450 OptiCube LED Bicycle Light”

  1. Eric Says:
    May 28th, 2010 at 2:32 am

    First let’s establish what it is not:

    This light is not a full on “headlight” in the sense of being able to project brilliant light hundreds of feet ahead, those cost and weigh signifigantly more.

    I have used this lamp for 6 months or so now and used it’s predecessor, the EL310 for a few seasons. I have also tried similar products from Planet Bike and a few other companies. This light is the brightest and easiest to use of the bunch. It has a quick disconnect feature that allows me to take it with me when locking the bike, and the switch has a lock so that the light doesn’t accidentally get turned on while in my bag.

    The EL450 is a great choice for city/ bike path riders seeking increased visibility while riding. I use my light primarily in flasher mode, and cars certainly take notice! On moonless nights and bike paths the light provides me with enough lumens to navigate, but I don’t count on being able to see every pebble in my field of view, either.

    Cateye sells an optional “H-34 flextight bracket” which offers a semi-permanent mounting solution far superior to the included bracket. You can check it out through any search engine.
    Rating: 5 / 5

  2. Nathan Baer Says:
    May 28th, 2010 at 3:23 am

    light output is tops, waterproof is excellent for heavy rains

    BUT…

    EXTREMELY POOR CLIP!!!

    does not lock down hard enough to keep light in position on NYC street – any bump dislodges it

    AND, since the light is very poorly balanced, the front heavy design immediately pulls the light down

    ALSO, the cheap, hard, plastic strap broke after only a couple weeks of daily use

    COME ON CATEYE – for a company that supposed to have their [...] together, this light is a HUGE diappointment!
    Rating: 2 / 5

  3. Busadreamer Says:
    May 28th, 2010 at 3:59 am

    The light is good. Doesn’t use up batteries too fast, is visible, fits in a pocket easily, removes easily. But it relies on a clip to which it is affixed by two tiny plastic tabs, which in my case severed as soon as I forgot how to pull/push the thing off the bike. I’ve had to order a replacement clip from Cateye, which has cost me five dollars plus over five in shipping. So, if you get this light, remember exactly how to clip it on/remove it and treat it really carefully.
    Rating: 3 / 5

  4. G. Garrett Says:
    May 28th, 2010 at 4:20 am

    The light works well, but the strap is won’t hold the light properly on the handlebars. If you hit a bump the light dislodges and you can’t see. You can design the best light in the world, but if it won’t stay properly mounted, what good is it.
    Rating: 2 / 5

  5. N. Bond Says:
    May 28th, 2010 at 6:17 am

    This light woks really well. The color looks slick on my bike, even when it is dark out and I am the only one that can see it. The locking feature on the switch is great so you don’t look down and notice that your pants or coat pocket is blinking. The light is bright enough for my needs and the price. The only thing that could be improved is the strap that connects the light to your bike. Sometimes it doesn’t seem to stay put no matter how much I fiddle with it. It is better than others I have had though.
    Rating: 4 / 5

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