CatEye TL-LD500R / Similar?
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CatEye TL-LD500R / Similar?
Hello everyone,
I'm looking for a rear light/reflector combo. I already have reflective tape on the bike. I've been looking at the CatEye TL-LD500R. This seems to be about what I'm looking for. I want something with LEDs and I would prefer something that uses AAs or AAAs. This CatEye fits the bill, but is there anything else I should consider looking at before buying this one? I'd prefer to buy something made here in the US, if that's an option.
Thank you!
I'm looking for a rear light/reflector combo. I already have reflective tape on the bike. I've been looking at the CatEye TL-LD500R. This seems to be about what I'm looking for. I want something with LEDs and I would prefer something that uses AAs or AAAs. This CatEye fits the bill, but is there anything else I should consider looking at before buying this one? I'd prefer to buy something made here in the US, if that's an option.
Thank you!
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If your trying to keep your budget low the Cateye LD600 is actually brighter from the rear and the sides then the 500. Also take a look at the BLT https://www.blt-lights.com/rearsuperdopplerdx.htm
This is actually better then the Cateye from the rear, but I don't think the side illumination is better. The BLT is only about $5 more then the 600.
Later when you can afford it you should buy 2 more rear lights and form a triangle with it. This triangle shape is less confusing to drivers then using just 1 light, thus you stand out far better.
This is actually better then the Cateye from the rear, but I don't think the side illumination is better. The BLT is only about $5 more then the 600.
Later when you can afford it you should buy 2 more rear lights and form a triangle with it. This triangle shape is less confusing to drivers then using just 1 light, thus you stand out far better.
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If your trying to keep your budget low the Cateye LD600 is actually brighter from the rear and the sides then the 500. Also take a look at the BLT https://www.blt-lights.com/rearsuperdopplerdx.htm
This is actually better then the Cateye from the rear, but I don't think the side illumination is better. The BLT is only about $5 more then the 600.
Later when you can afford it you should buy 2 more rear lights and form a triangle with it. This triangle shape is less confusing to drivers then using just 1 light, thus you stand out far better.
This is actually better then the Cateye from the rear, but I don't think the side illumination is better. The BLT is only about $5 more then the 600.
Later when you can afford it you should buy 2 more rear lights and form a triangle with it. This triangle shape is less confusing to drivers then using just 1 light, thus you stand out far better.
Also have a look at the BLT Ultra Wazoo DX if you really need the reflector
https://www.blt-lights.com/ultraWazooDx.htm
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Also have a look at the BLT Ultra Wazoo DX if you really need the reflector
https://www.blt-lights.com/ultraWazooDx.htm
https://www.blt-lights.com/ultraWazooDx.htm
I was all set to get the Super but now I have to look at the Wazoo more.
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Yikes here we go again. I went to the web site you mentioned and according to the information given that the light you mentioned appears, or at least should be, brighter then the one I mentioned. No one has talked about this light nor compared it. The facts are (according to the manufacture web site) that the Ultra Wazoo DX has 72,000 MCD with a 11,400 foot visiblity and will run for 150 hours; while the Super Doppler DX has 24,000 MCD with a 8,200 foot visiblity and will run for 200 hours. Am I missing something here or is the Wazoo indeed brighter?
I was all set to get the Super but now I have to look at the Wazoo more.
I was all set to get the Super but now I have to look at the Wazoo more.
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Obviously from the lack of response no one on this forum owns the BLT Ultra Wazoo DX. I haven't been able to find it at any LBS's in my area so I have no way to compare it to the BLT Super Doppler DX.