CATEYE HL-EL135N Bike Headlight

This light is fantastic for making a cyclist visible. I use one on both the front and back of my bike and always keep them in strobe mode. The lights definitely get the attention of drivers however this light is not bright enough to light up the road or path in front of you in the evening, for that I recommend a different type of light in addition to this model. I have been an avid cyclist for about 20 and this light is the best there's an a cateye light that I had about 10 years ago, but I don't think they make that one anymore. The light easily mounts to your handlebars so if you're going in somewhere that you might think some piece of crap is going to steal something off your bike you can easily take this off. The two batteries that it takes last a very long time... I'm talking weeks. I just went on a bike tour in Europe and I had this light running whenever I was on the bike and I if I recall correctly the two batteries lasted about 5 weeks, so that's about 30 days of actual cycling and I'd say I was cycling about 6 hours on average per day so that's 180 hours or so on 2 AA batteries. That's the same as 7.5 days. Just buy it, it's a light that could literally save your life from some distracted driver going 45 mph and 2 feet past the right white line while he scrolls through his Instagram. This light is your best bet at getting that person's attention.

This is great "be seen" light for use on any bike but specifically for time trial bikes and road bikes with aero bars that are flat. Its not designed for riding at night but in a pinch can get you home but dont expect a bright night light that gives 20 feet of forward visibility. I own three of them because i got one for my wife and son so that allows me to use two of them when I ride in heavy traffic areas and in the early evening when i've gotten caught in the dark. I have had no issues with the mounts as others have mentioned and I also move them back and forth between my time trial bike, road bike and family bikes, however, I also don't use them everyday. I've had my first two for three years and no issues with them being turned on by accident. They are LED lights so they dont get hot and battery life is excellent.

This is a great little light that does exactly what it's supposed to do, light up what's in front of you. I have 6 of these now on 6 different bikes and they have all stood the test of time. They go on easy, mount just about anywhere, and give a decent amount of light. If you're trail riding and need something exceptionally bright, you're probably looking in the wrong place. If you're looking for a great light for around town or the neighborhood to see and be seen well, I don't think you can do any better than this light at this price point. Bottom line, I would and have purchased this light again, not because it wore out but because I have 6 bikes and there is one of these on each of them!

I've used this light in the dark in wooded areas and it gives off enough light that at least I don't feel like I'm riding blind, yet it is not sufficient for me to see all the little leaves and branches on the path. It is very good in flashing mode when in traffic on well-lit streets, as it is very visible and I routinely see the reflection from this light in signs more than a block away. I park my bike in a high traffic and moderate crime area, so I always remove it every time I park, and it is a little bit difficult to reach the clip. Also, I find that the light skews a bit to the side on my handlebar, and there is no way to adjust the left/right angle of the light, only up/down. My brake cable also happens to get right in front of this light in the only space on my handlebar, but it is not a huge issue.

+ Plenty bright to be seen + Side visibility + AA battery, longer life than AAA + Removable and small enough to tote around easily + Quick and easy mount that hasn't dipped or loosened on me yet + Easy controls (1 push to turn on/switch between steady and flashing modes, hold button to turn off - won't go off by accident while riding if you bump it) - Not very bright if you're riding in the dark, especially if you're moving between lit and unlit areas or getting auto headlights in the eyes and having night vision constantly knocked out - look elsewhere (more expensive) if you want something to illuminate your way

This light is set up to clip off the clamp for when you're not using it during the day. Problem is that the clip mechanism broke after a week of use. After that, any gentle vibration from the bike would cause the light to slip out of the clamp. Unfortunately for me, just after I bought it (here on amazon), I received a knee injury. As such, I didn't use the light until four weeks after I received it, so when it broke, it was outside the return policy period. The only reason I gave it a 3 (three) star versus a 1 (one) star is because I was able to jimmy rig it with velcro so I could still use it and remove it when not in use. The light is okay, for the price, but nothing special. Aside from the clip issue, it's an okay item.

well i suppose i have been giving a lot of good reviews now that i learned how, and this is no exception. i just think i made some good decisions lately. its an upgrade from my cat eye halogen. its actually brighter and more consistent where my other had a dead center ring. it also uses less batteries and they last longer. i love the way it mounted on the bike with ease and comes off even easier. the batteries can be replaced while its still mounted and everything. i did ride it in light rain, however... i do wish it looked more water resistant than it appears. i would keep it out of a down pour. i suppose it doesnt look like it would take a bullet either but taking into consideration cost/function/weight i think its still a stellar product and would probably only knock it down to 4.7 stars. i still consider that in the high 90% which is still an "A". i dont think 1-5 is enough of an evaluation spread. i will give it a 5 with a small plastic bullet lol... well actually a seal. i think a rubber seal would put me into 100% cuz weight does allow some moderate 'cheap' plastic.

I hate to post a one-star review, I wanted to say this thing is great. However, the quality is poor for this. When I got it, it was very easy to install and had a death grip on my bike. But one day I used the brakes too hard going >10 mph and crashed. I saw it. The light never came in contact with the ground, and when I got back up, I saw that the mount had allowed the light to come off, and it had shattered. I tried putting it back together as best as I could, but it was too damaged. I knew I would not be able to return this and get a refund, even though it was still in the 30-day amazon warranty. So I pitched it. Now, while working, the light was great, and was very bright for being able to last up to 320 hours. If it wasn't for the super poor quality, I would recommend it, but I'm sorry Cateye. I would buy it again if I knew it wouldn't fall to pieces at sudden stops.

Doet het prima als vervanger.

Great value and excellent product + value-delivered 100% by Amazon!

Avevo già precedentemente acquistato questo prodotto da Decathlon e ne ero rimasto molto soddisfatto, purtroppo nel periodo invernale ho lasciato le pile (quelle fornite in dotazione) nell'alloggiamento e quando d'estate sono andato a riprendere la bici una era esplosa. Ho trovato in commercio modelli più performanti (almeno secondo le schede tecniche) ma proibitivi a livello di prezzo. Ho ricomprato questo modello in quanto illuminava sufficientemente e funziona con due comuni pile AA; trovo infatti molto scomodo dover ricordare di ricaricare la torcia quando ho bisogno della bici ed ho optato quindi per un modello che funzionasse a pile (2 AA) per averla sempre 'pronta' (al limite mi porto un paio di pile di scorta)

Iluminação prática e funcional. Facilidade de troca de baterias (pilhas comuns que podem ser compradas em qualquer lugar.

Son unas buenas luces, a un buen precio, iluminan lo necesario para ser visto. Las baterías AA que incluye son normales, no recargables, tendrás que comprar las recargables y el cargador, pero es una ventaja ya que puedes cambiarlas por unas estándar que compras en cualquier tienda o bien traer unas de repuesto sin esperar lo que tardan en cargar las usb