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Cateye HL-EL530 LED Bicycle Headlight
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- Extra-bight 1-LED headlight produces 1,500 candlepower
- OptiCube? technology for optimal lens/reflector brightness
- Side visibility
- 90 hours run time
- Uses four AA batteries
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Product Description:
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1 LED. 1 Mode. 90 Hour runtime constant. Flex Tight mounting bracket. Magnetic switch.
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Fifty percent brighter than Cateye's HL-EL500 model, this extra-bright one-LED white headlight generates 1,500 candlepower thanks to Cateye's OptiCube technology that optimizes lens and reflector brightness. It runs on four AA batteries and produces 90 hours of run time. Other features include side visibility and a tool-free mounting bracket. About Cateye
Founded in 1946 in Osaka, Japan, CatEye is the leading manufacturer of cycle computers, lights, and reflectors to cyclists in the world. In 1964, CatEye was the first in the industry to create a flashing lamp for bicycles, followed by their first battery headlamp in 1982, and the very first bicycle head lamp using white LEDs in 2001. The company's Opticube lens and reflectors make the brightest and most efficient LED headlights. while their LD500 remains the only rear safety light that can meet the rigorous CPSC standards for reflectivity.
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 Don't expect too much, December 1, 2007
By CD (Japan)
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I don't know much about wattage and candle power, but I do know whether a light is bright enough to use as a single source for night rides, and this light is not good enough for that. It does not have enough power. In my case, the light just seems to evaporate into the ambient light cast by street lights. You'll be able to have enough light in one small area only but the light is not diffuse enough or strong enough to light up a larger area that you'll want to be able to see for safe night riding. I've been commuting at night for years now, and have found that a minimum wattage for a good bike light is about 10 watts. I supppose this light puts out only 1 watt.
I used this light for several years as a backup light. I put it on the handlebars and had it there in case my main system went out. It served that function well. But if you buy it thinking it can be a good and inexpensive solution, as a single light for riding at night, you'll be disappointed.
37 of 40 people found the above review helpful.
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Bright but no Xenon, November 27, 2007
By Avid marathoner and hi tech market.. (SAN CARLOS, CA, United States)
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I bike to and from work most days and bought this light for those dark nights when I work late. While it is brighter than a lot of other choices out there it definitely doesn't turn a dark road into a well-lit one.
The biggest flaw with this light is that it puts out a very, very bright center spot and a fairly weak corona around this small spot. When biking along the corona simply doesn't give you enough visibility to see an object in the road with a lot of time to avoid it.
Thankfully I bike somewhere that has enough ambient light from street lights that I don't have a lot of dark spots to worry about, but if that isn't you, spend more money to get a more powerful light.
34 of 35 people found the above review helpful.
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Bright but no Xenon, November 27, 2007
By J. Staten (Redwood City, CA United States)
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I bike to and from work most days and bought this light for those dark nights when I work late. While it is brighter than a lot of other choices out there it definitely doesn't turn a dark road into a well-lit one.
The biggest flaw with this light is that it puts out a very, very bright center spot and a fairly weak corona around this small spot. When biking along the corona simply doesn't give you enough visibility to see an object in the road with a lot of time to avoid it.
Thankfully I bike somewhere that has enough ambient light from street lights that I don't have a lot of dark spots to worry about, but if that isn't you, spend more money to get a more powerful light.
30 of 31 people found the above review helpful.
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 Great lamp - Not very rugged, January 29, 2008
By roberthsarch (Harrisburg, PA USA)
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I have used my Cateye bicycle light for about a year now. It has very good battery lift with rechargeable energizer batteries. The light itself is very strong and provides great illumination on the road surface.
My only complaint with the device is that the way the lamp connects to the main battery compartment is poorly designed. I found this out when the light accidentally dropped out of my side coat pocket. A drop of 4 feet cracked the plastic side latches. While, a drop of this height might have rendered any lamp useless, due to the construction of the Cateye there is really no easy way to fix the lamp so it will work again. How do I recycle one of these?
I am going to ship it back to the manufacturer to see if I can get a replacement or recycle it. In the future I will look for something more rugged.
11 of 13 people found the above review helpful.
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 Great Light - Excellent Battery Life, January 5, 2007
By Mark Waite (Loveland, CO USA)
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I used the cateye for months on the ride home from work in the dark. The Colorado country roads that I ride are unlit for about half the ride and the cateye does acceptably at lighting the way for me. My ride is only 30 minutes, and I'm not sure the cateye produces enough light for a really long night ride (say an hour or more).
9 of 10 people found the above review helpful.
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Powerful yes, but..., March 19, 2007
By BillJenkins (Venezuela)
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This light is great. Small enough & very bright. Only complaint is that the lightning pattern is very tight (spot)... Would like it better if it was somewhat wider... bit more light to the sides would make it 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
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Simply the best!, April 8, 2008
By Wheater (Illinois)
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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 still save yourself hundreds of dollars.
6 of 7 people found the above review helpful.
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Decent Slow to Medium Speed Commuter Lamp, May 26, 2008
By Paul R. Saxman
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Overall, not a bad lamp, but somewhat limited in its application. After fiddling with the throw distance within varying ambient light levels and riding speeds, my impression is that this lamp is best used for slow to medium speed commuter/street cycling (8-12 MPH) on relatively safe (paved) streets. At about 10 feet throw distance, the main lighted area is only about 1-2 feet in diameter, which is by design, but makes the lamp not too useful for higher speed riding over rugged terrain where rapid directional adjustments are likely required. Extending the throw distance beyond 10 feet wasn't useful for me; although, the lamp is certainly bright enough to effectively illuminate the road at further distances. The plastic lens seems relatively soft, and would possibly scratch if mud or dust is wiped off directly; although, I didn't give this a try, and wouldn't recommend it. There are only two modes for the lamp: on and off, which isn't really an issue for me since I rarely need or use "low beam" or "blink" modes. A nice feature for this lamp, since it has a concentrated beam, would be a focusable beam like nicer flashlights have.
The lamp certainly is bright, which is a bonus for commuting; oncoming traffic shouldn't have trouble seeing it at a safe distance. The clamp works decent as well; I rarely had to adjust the lamp position once I tightened the clamp sufficiently. It seems to last quite a while with Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. The switch is quite easy to operate, but perhaps too easy if the lamp is carried in a bag (i.e. it can turn on inadvertently, draining the batteries).
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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Exactly as expected, November 29, 2007
By Entropy
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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.
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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 Cateye quality is not what it used to be...., April 7, 2008
By Pascual (Berkeley, CA)
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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.
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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nice light for commute, January 25, 2008
By mikk429 (United States)
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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!
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Best Light I've bought yet!!!!!!!, January 4, 2008
By tgtwinkie (San Antonio, TX)
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I bought this to replace my Cateye EL500, the results couldn't be better! I can see!! I CAN SEE!!! Not only can the cars see me, I can SEE the road in front of the bike!! This is well worth the money. I know others expect it to work and be as bright as a motorcycle headlight, well, it's not. It's made for a bicycle. If you need more light, then use 2. I would. Happy and Safe Cycling!!
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Nice but narrow light!, October 18, 2007
By J. Shein (California)
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I bought this unit because it is quite bright and it mounts on my unusual wing-shaped and wide handlebars. I like it, but the light beam is really narrow. If you aim it 7 to 10 feet in front of you, the illumination is a bright two foot circle of light and a dim glow out from that point. I'd prefer a wider (though fainter) beam... or a more gradual diffusion of light, starting bright in the center and growing dimmer... gradually... as it works farther away from the center.
The light is functional, doesn't weigh too much and is easy on batteries (so far... I've only used it for four hours!). Mounting works well, but the set screw for the left-right adjust on the bracket was too loose.
Unit vibrates a little, but not too bad. Only other annoyance is light reflection off my brake cable. I have to tie it back with a velcro strip when I want to use the light.
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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great for a battery light, August 18, 2007
By Jon Eakin (dublin, ca)
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far better than the xenon incandescent lights with same battery configurations. Very bright focused beam and light scatters in an even pattern around the beam. I always use two battery headlights one is a backup. This is my brightest yet.
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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dual-purpose flashlight, January 3, 2009
By Science Aardvark (Madison, WI)
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I've had this light for over 3 years (probably the 500 model--the 530 seems to be a slightly newer version). It worked fine on a road bike--as long as I was lighting the road, it had sufficient power with a fairly narrow beam. The beam is much brighter than comparable quality/price LED lights (e.g., other Cateyes and Vettas). It even survived multiple handling by a 3 year old.
However, I mostly used it as a flashlight and it was much more efficient for that purpose (although a bit expensive if this were to be the only use). I kept it in my luggage when returning from Europe and when I pulled it out, it no longer worked. It was well padded, deep inside a suiter, so it did not suffer from hard bumps or drops. It simply stopped working.
Some other cons--
the beam is not adjustable either in intensity or focus;
the slide switch is a great invention, but is easily clogged--mine became sticky with road grime and was difficult to clean;
although the switch is easy to use when the light is clipped to handlebars, it is too loose and often turns on accidentally while being transported (long-term, take the batteries out!).
Overall, a decent design--I did not notice the "cheap" build others commented on, although the optical housing seems a bit thin. But it does need some improvements--1) switch lock, 2) rubberized coating on optical assembly (and, perhaps, on the entire housing), 3) adjustability (strength and focus), 4) battery removal that does not affect optical assembly (i.e., open from the back rather than from the front--I suppose, that's a major redesign). As is, the price ranges from $25 (got it on sale at a local bike shop) to $50 (REI has them for $30), so minor improvements would not contribute more than a couple of dollars to cost.
3 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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thoughts and ideas, September 12, 2007
By Libertan (Boulder, Madison, COWI)
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The tight beam is good for seeing the road ahead, but not terribly good for being seen. A birght spot with a dim but broad corona. I think an extra little flashing LED front light might be in order.
Battery life seems good, can't expect something for nothing.
I had the opticube light, forget the model name. It had 5 leds, it was quite good, but outclassed by this light.
The switch is of a pointless, gimmicky nature. It's easy for the light to turn on as it bounces around inside a pannier, for example. I covered mine with a velcro shield.
What I would like to see is a light with a dipper option, so you can point the light down/up as desired, like a car's headlights. Either built into the reflector or the handlebar mount.
Another thing; my tactical flashlight puts out a constant light intensity until it can do so no longer, at which point it just turns off rather than fade away. This would be a good (optional) feature for a bike light (with caveats of course). I'm forever cycling with a light that noticeable fades during my ride. Imagine a constant output light with a small LCD showing how much time you have left. This is not beyond a competent amateur electronic engineer to design.
Also, it has no flashing option; which could be nice. Taken to the extreme, an imperceptibly rapid pulsing of the light allows for higher instantaneous output levels.
Also, if you have a previous cateye/opticube/what-not, note that the handlebar fixture might be compatible still. My old fixture seems superior perhaps to the one that comes with this light.
3 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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Bright, but not what I expected., September 6, 2007
By Brad (Decatur, IL. USA)
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This headlight is pretty bright, but I must say I was expecting a bit more (for the price). I dont know what type of L.E.D. this light uses (probably a 1 watt) but im pretty sure it is not the luxon 2 wich is the brightest available to date. I use a L.E.D. headlamp at work wich uses the luxon 2 and it only runs on 3 AA batteries and it is extremely bright with a much wider light beam. Thats another complaint I have with this light, the light beam is very narrow and not adjustable. The field of view is somewhat limited. I will say I have not encounterd the problem of the light bouncing around everywhere going over bumps as I read in another review(I would attribute this to the user, as mine is very secure.) Bottom line, this is sill going to be one of the brightest L.E.D. lights available untill use of the luxon 2 becomes more widespread.(whats the holdup, light emiting diodes are not new technology!) Overall this is a great headlight for road use, but if you plan on using it on the trail you will probably need at least 2 or purchase a more expensive halogen system.
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O.K, but not enough light, May 22, 2010
By Nils Valentin (Tokyo, Japan)
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Sometimes I ride to work into central Tokyo (32km one way)
I was looking for a light that can show me the way home.
I was attracted by the HL-EL530 as I first thought it offers good value.
The visual design is very appealing and seemed easy to use.
I liked that it looks and feels like older (non LED) bicycle lights.
The handle bar mounting bracket is very easy to fit (no screw driver required), so thats is going to be useful for the initial setup.
The usage of the light is also straight forward.
So full points until here.
What can be improved:
The light beam itself is only light enough in the center. The surrounding area is actually hardly usable.
As such the light does really only work in areas with NO lights around at all.
If you have at least some street lights around you (villages) you will wonder if you did turn on your light.
Having said that the light color is beautiful (close to white).
That kind of vague guessing was reason enough for me to continue searching.
I am not going to guess if I have an elephant in front of me or not. I bought the light to see obstacles coming towards my way in advance.
The HL-EL530 did not help me much. So after some time and thinking I opted for the Cygolite Tridenx as I dont feel like buying lights at random that I am unable to make any use of.
I understand now that LED lights that are indicating their spec in candela serve the purpose of being seen.
Generally speaking lights giving the spec in lumen have the necessary force to bring light into darkness and let you see where dangers linger.
That was a valueable lesson to learn, I wish Cateye would do a better job of indicating what quality customer can expect from the light output.
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Lights up your pocket, December 11, 2008
By Poul Jensen (Fairbanks, Alaska, USA)
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This bike lamp is a mixed bag...
Pros:
-Relatively solid build. No flimsy parts that are in immediate danger of breaking off (notably, mounting bracket is solid). Likely to survive "soft" drops.
-Bright center spot.
-Long battery life.
-Easily switches on/off (even w. thick gloves and/or while on the bike).
-Waterproof
Cons:
-Easily switches on - in your pocket or bag. I've lost count of the number of times I've pulled a dead lamp out of my pocket. Unforgivable design flaw to me.
-Dim outside the rather narrow center beam.
-Not likely to survive a "hard" drop. Mine just broke after a 2-3 ft fall to a hard floor.
-Difficult to impossible to repair. Can't be taken apart (other than separating optical assembly/battery compartment) without breaking it.
-No blinking modes.
As said, mine just broke. I can tell the problem is in the optical assembly, probably just a loose connection, but since it can't be taken apart without breaking it the lamp is junk. I'll be buying something different for replacement.
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Great until it breaks. Not very rugged, July 3, 2008
By Chris Pierik (Los Angeles, California)
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The battery connectors and housing are flimsy and poorly designed. Works great until it breaks or an electrical connection sticks open or closed.
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Cateye HL-EL530 LED Bicycle Headlight, January 13, 2008
By Y. Golan (Israel)
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It's great for a night ride in the park or on the road. The beam is very bright and focused.
I have used it for the last two weeks and it really changed the way that I see and the way others see me at night.
I would say that when it comes to the "value for money business", this is one of the best bike light that you can get.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Very Satisfied..., January 7, 2008
By SPA (CA)
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The unit works very well. It is bright and covers a big area in front of the bike. Couple of minor comments; the unit is a bit bulky and heavy, and the mount does not feel very secure, but every thing is working great so far.
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Great light, easy to install, September 11, 2007
By Travis P. Hess
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I have been very happy with the light. I actually bought two, and I have no complaints. They work great, especially for the price.
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Great light for what it is, September 13, 2007
By Kevin E. Mckune
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This light stands nicely on its own merits. It is much brighter than the 5mm leds and has a very tight hotspot with useful spill.
A new (brighter) emitter and some diffusion film to even out the hotspot will make it my perfect light for nighttime riding in and near town.
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Cateye HL-EL530, July 19, 2007
By Gting1689 (S.F CA USA)
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Good bright lite for every day commuting on bike to work, but I do wish it has a flashing option. Battery seems to last so far, I had it for above a month, over an hour ride daily and still on the same batteries. Much better than my old traditional light.
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Light ON!, October 3, 2009
By Joe J (West Virginia, USA)
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Very bright, but narrow beam. I tried using it on a trail after dark and had to slow down to a crawl, but it would be great for the road. Absolutely anyone could easily mount it the handlebars, and it is very secure, yet easy to adjust the level of the beam or remove the light by pushing a little lever. I would prefer a broader beam, but other than that it's a great light.
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Great light easily broken, February 26, 2009
By DRS (Arizona)
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I used this light for a year and it has very good lighing and battery life.
The light is very easy to break. It fell from my coat pocket and does not work any more. The problem is in the head of the light and there is no way to open and fix that part of the light. The light didn't even fall far enough to break the plastic shell.
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Cateye HL-EL530 Bike Headlight, February 18, 2009
By K. Ochiai
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The HL-EL530 replaced my older, HL-EL500 headlight.
It has the identical outer housing and switch, but the lense is different, and is definitely brighter.
The HL-EL500 threw out a rectangular shaped beam, with a nice 270 degree halo that illuminated the sides and areas right in front of the tire.
The EL-HL-530 throws out a circular shaped beam, with the same 270 degree halo illuminating the sides.
I prefer the rectangular beam of the HL-EL500, but the difference in brightness of the HL-EL530 is an acceptable tradeoff.
I don't like the new hold down strap/clamp.
Does not hold as securely as the older screw type clamp.
However, the HL-EL530 is compatible with the older HL-EL500 clamp, and I just clipped it right in.
Battery life is noticeably better with the HL-EL530.
After a 3 hour ride, the AA batteries in the HL-EL500 would be down to 70%.
With the HL-EL530, the batteries were close to 90-95% after the same 3 hour ride!
A great headlight made even better.
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Cateye Headlight, April 20, 2008
By Alex Lupu (Bucharest, Romania)
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Hello,
I have purchased this product couple weeks ago and I am very happy with it. The light is stong and very efficient. Goodluck at shopping for everyone.
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Cateye headlight, August 23, 2007
By David Mayercik (mt gretna, pa)
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I'm disappointed with this product because of: 1. It throws a round beam 2. Not as bright as I thought it would be. I have a maglight led flashlight that is way brighter.
This product may be ok for the occasional slow speed (<5 MPH) bike rider
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Cateye HL-EL530 Bike Headlight, February 18, 2009
By KR (Hawaii)
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The HL-EL530 replaced my older, HL-EL500 headlight.
It has the identical outer housing and switch, but the lense is different, and is definitely brighter.
The HL-EL500 threw out a rectangular shaped beam, with a nice 270 degree halo that illuminated the sides and areas right in front of the tire.
The EL-HL-530 throws out a circular shaped beam, with the same 270 degree halo illuminating the sides.
I prefer the rectangular beam of the HL-EL500, but the difference in brightness of the HL-EL530 is an acceptable tradeoff.
I don't like the new hold down strap/clamp.
Does not hold as securely as the older screw type clamp.
However, the HL-EL530 is compatible with the older HL-EL500 clamp, and I just clipped it right in.
Battery life is noticeably better with the HL-EL530.
After a 3 hour ride, the AA batteries in the HL-EL500 would be down to 70%.
With the HL-EL530, the batteries were close to 90-95% after the same 3 hour ride!
A great headlight made even better.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Cateye Headlight, April 20, 2008
By Alex Lupu (Bucharest, Romania)
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Hello,
I have purchased this product couple weeks ago and I am very happy with it. The light is stong and very efficient. Goodluck at shopping for everyone.
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Considering its goals? It's great, February 1, 2011
By C. Meyer (Southern Minnesota)
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Have read a lot of negative comments about this light, but I rarely see somebody commenting about how it performed when compared to its design goals.
Before purchasing this headlight, I fully knew this had a very bright, but narrow beam. I knew that battery life was exceedingly good, that it has a fantastic mounting system, that it is waterproof, that even with large thick mittens in zero degree F temperatures, it's got a fantastic on/off switch.
And yes... for all those tremendous attributes, which I was aware of... it still has a very narrow beam.
For me, this was easily solved. I've got a couple of bikes and this is the headlight I love. **IN PAIRS!!!**
Since I have two main bikes I have two of these lights. By purchasing an extra LOW COST mount for each bike, there are two brackets on each bike so I ride with two headlights.
This allows me to:
1) Adjust the beam width and greatly expands the field of view. I've got them set up like hi/lo beams on a car. One on or both on. Adjust one up, one down. One farther left or right.
2) If the batteries die on one I've still got the other to get home with.
3) If I am riding with a guest on my other bike at night (VERY rare!) we can each limp by on one headlight a piece.
For a very reasonable price, this system covers all my needs and since I have ridden different times this winter in zero degree (F) temps, battery life and the 2-light system is critical since cold weather destroys battery durability.
So far, just as designed, this system has kept me safe, out of trouble, and given me the light I need to ride with safety and confidence. Oh yeah... and I use rechargeable batteries and they STILL last a long time!
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Cost benefit, September 20, 2010
By Rica
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Very good cost benefit relation.
It is very useful for night bikers!!
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 Not worth the money., January 5, 2010
By Rent
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This light is decent if you want to be seen at night. If you expect to be able to see anything with it, you'll be sorely disappointed.
If you want to actually go down dark trails in pitch black darkness, see trust me, spend the extra money and buy a P7-C (Google it). For just a few bucks more, the difference is unbelievable.
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Very good light. Sleek design., August 13, 2009
By me="R3T7F2KEKVF7YZ">
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good light. Sleek desig
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I first bought this headlight as a gift. I then tried it and like it so much I decided to buy it for myself. The light is very bright so much so it can light up the dark path (not only for others to see you). The on/off switch is very convenient with just a push back/forth. The handle grip is very easy to put on and off. You can adjust the light angle up or down very easily too. Highly recommend this Cateye headlight.
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excelente producto, April 17, 2010
By Anabel Camacho
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ERA LO ESPERADO NO TIENE UNA ILUMINACION NITIDA, ES UN POCO AMARILLA, PERO EN LA OSCURIDAD TOTAL DA UN BUEN PUNTO DE ENFOQUE Y EL RADIO DE ILUMINAXCION ES BASTANTE AMPLIO. BUEN DISEÑO, EXCELENTE EL TIPO DE SUJECION QUE TIENE PARA LA BARRA.
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Grat Lightning, February 9, 2009
By Daniel Gonzalez
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Excelent light, AFFORDABLE PRICE, no extra loads, no need to wait for recharging batteries, you can switch a few AA batteries anywhere... WHAT ELSE CAN TOU ASK FOR ?????
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A great light for the money., January 12, 2009
By Longrider (Cheyenne Wyoming)
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As a bicycle commuter, I ride yaer round, day and night, so I need a good light/lights. Last year I got the Cateye single shot plus and its a great light, with one exception, not enough run time on a charge. So this year, I'm replacing my old Cateye MicroHallogen 500s, with two 530s, better run time, and a brighter light. So in the end, I'll have the single shot plus mounted in the middle, then two of the 530s, one on each side. I should have plenty of light, even if the single shot plus, runs out of juice.
As for the light being rugged, it is made out of plastic, so dont drop it. As for the switch getting sticky, well the whole light is water proff to 30 feet, so just wash it clean. Lets have some common sense here people.
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Best headlight short of high intensity discharge., March 5, 2008
By D. Sarraff (Miami, FL USA)
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Cateye and it's OptiCube technology strike again. One small led provides enough illumination at night to make even the darkest routes a breeze to travel through. The HL-EL530 is large and hefty, but that adds to it's ruggedness and durability in my eyes. Buy it, you wont be disappointed.
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Good but Unreliable, November 29, 2011
By jjellen
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The light is bright and easy to use, perfect for riding on the street and paved trails at low speeds. It can be seen by oncoming traffic.
A simple on/off switch works well until it fails. I have had two of these switches fail prematurely. I will not buy another with this switch design.
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ok could be a lot better, October 31, 2011
By ragef1st
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Mount is weak-but when it does break it's fixable. Light is bright a bit too focused . Mount is the only weakness really though :
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