6/29/2023 0 Comments Cateye bike light![]() ![]() ![]() It’s compact (41.5 x 33.5 x 93.5 mm), lightweight (only 94 g) and high powered. The Core also features a battery level indicator and mode memory function. It allows you to turn on and off all your SYNC lights with one touch. I do like PB lights…they’re very bright great battery life very affordable (I paid $20/$28 ea), but if they can’t survive another rain storm, I might have to upgrade to another brand. SYNC Core is a powerful main front light and the cornerstone of the CatEye SYNC lighting system. The Blaze would not switch modes or even turn off unless the batteries were removed! Luckily, Bike Nashbar replaced it with the same model at no cost. (the light was mounted inverted, under my bar bag.) Moisture drops built upside inside the plastic lens (and the affected the chip), even though it looks sealed, and cannot be opened. Unfortunately, my 1st Blaze LED went on the fritz after ONE day of riding in light rain. My tail blinky’s electronics malfunctioned after an all day ride in a storm, but I was able to take it apart and let it dry….still works. (They now have a 2-watt model) Planet Bike’s lights work great…as long as you don’t ride through extended wet weather! In my experience, Planet Bike lights are NOT waterproof. I currently use a PB Superflash Blinky LED on the back, and a PB Blaze 1-watt LED up front. What about you? Have you ever used this light? What do you think of it? Most importantly, what kind of bicycle headlight would you recommend? The Cateye HL-MC200 might make for a great little commuter light (which is mainly how I’ve been using it), but even for short trips this bicycle headlight seems to do nothing but disappoint. ![]() I’ve never used the light on any kind of bicycle tour or trip of any length… and frankly I don’t think it would last through such an event. In addition to being a compete battery hog, it is far from electrically sound (large bumps frequently cause the light to switch off), nor is it waterproof. The light uses 4 AA batteries and even at full charge seems to last no more than 20-30 minutes (if that). The problem with the light is not that it doesn’t work or that the light is not bright enough, but that it simply burns through batteries like nobody’s business. Sadly, it is one of the worst bike lights I have ever encountered and certainly not a product I would ever recommend. It’s not quite on par with the Exposure Sirius or the Lezyne Micro Drive Pro 800XL, which are both rated with similar Lumens, but the Cateye AMPP 800 front light output is noticeably better than similarly priced lights with lower Lumen numbers on offer, which makes it a great option for riders with a set budget.The Cateye HL-MC200 Bicycle Headlight has been in my arsenal of bike gear since my freshman year of college (over 7 years ago). The lens also extends further down the sides of the body bringing a little extra side visibility to be seen by other road users, a notable extra over it's lighting peers. Although sharing a similar green hue as the Lezyne Micro Drive Pro 800XL means bounce back glare is minimal. This results in a more even spread of light, but at the slight expense of depth perception at speed meaning that you can't quite travel as fast as when using the afore mentioned light. The beam pattern is also similar to the Exposure Sirius but just has a less focussed bright spot in the centre. The five modes of the Cateye AMPP 800 front light are pretty much ideal for mixed urban/rural steady commuting, and it has a similar daytime constant/flash as the Exposure Sirius Mk9 Daybright bike light, although I did find the light can be slow to react to button pushes. Rechargeable bike lightsĬharging is via a USB-B port, like most lights these days, and is situated at the bottom of the light. Cateye also produce a helmet mount for the AMPP 800 which extends its versatility, however at over 150 grams it would be a noticeable weight to add to your head. Mounting wise, the Cateye AMPP 800 front light comes with the brand's own Flextight bracket system, which fits bars up to 35mm, including flatter aero ones, as well as providing less obtrusion into valuable bar space. Much like the NiteRider Micro 650, the push button on the Cateye AMPP 800 front light also displays the battery level via a three colour system, a handy at a glance warning system. ![]()
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