Cateye EL410 or Planet Bike Beamer 3/5
06-06-07, 11:48 AM
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Cateye EL410 or Planet Bike Beamer 3/5
is anyone use EL410 (Cateye company) for Beamer 3, for Beamer 5 (Planet Bike Company)?
for best? for brights? to choose?
si there for compare online?
for best? for brights? to choose?
si there for compare online?
06-07-07, 05:14 AM
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Planet Bike has a light finder on their website that is pretty helpful to see how the beams look in the dark. It only compares Planet Bike lights but it can give you an idea of the Beamer 3 & 5. If you lookaround on the forums I'm sure somebody has a comparison
06-07-07, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by bigfo
Planet Bike has a light finder on their website that is pretty helpful to see how the beams look in the dark. It only compares Planet Bike lights but it can give you an idea of the Beamer 3 & 5. If you lookaround on the forums I'm sure somebody has a comparison
of interest for, the planetbike 3 has the 3 x LED and cateye has the 3X LED
in my location is planet $20, is catey $50
cateye for brighter?
is curious not has
the people are not hs the both?
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I have looked and tried an EL-410. My trial was in the shop, wiith my own Beamer 5 in hand for comparison.
How do they compare?
With fresh batteries, I think the total light output is roughly the same.
EL-410
The EL-410 throws all the light in a tight circle, so it's best to light things far away. But in a totally dark environment, I would prefer a bit of stray light on the ground too.
It has a translucent ring all around, which gives side visibility. I would put electrical tape on the top to avoid partial blinding from that.
It is said to be submersible (dixit Cateye), which means it won't stop working if you ride in hard rain.
The "clamp" is very ingenious as it works on almost anything. But I didn't feel it was as secure as the clamps used on Planet Bike lights.
It uses 3 AAA batteries, so it's not rechargeable-friendly.
Beamer 5 (sorry, I did not experiment with the 3)
Like most Planet Bike headlights, it uses 2 AA batteries. So if you get rechargeables, you can charge them in pairs.
It resists to midst or to a short rain, but not to 2-hour downpours. So my Planet Bike headlights now live in a plastic bag.
Illumination: there is a centre spot and four accessory ones. Overall, it means less light in the centre than what you would get with the EL-410, but also some light close to your bike wheel to help you see potholes.
Conclusion
Though both would offer you visibility, I think the Beamer wins by a tiny margin because it's more visible than the EL-410 off-axis.
Amongts these two, I might prefer the Beamer 5 for city riding, and none of them by themselves as your sole lighting source.
But to further my recommendation, I would suggest the Planet Bike Blaze: still 2 AA batteries, rugged construction, but with a better beam, especially on the road.
How do they compare?
With fresh batteries, I think the total light output is roughly the same.
EL-410
The EL-410 throws all the light in a tight circle, so it's best to light things far away. But in a totally dark environment, I would prefer a bit of stray light on the ground too.
It has a translucent ring all around, which gives side visibility. I would put electrical tape on the top to avoid partial blinding from that.
It is said to be submersible (dixit Cateye), which means it won't stop working if you ride in hard rain.
The "clamp" is very ingenious as it works on almost anything. But I didn't feel it was as secure as the clamps used on Planet Bike lights.
It uses 3 AAA batteries, so it's not rechargeable-friendly.
Beamer 5 (sorry, I did not experiment with the 3)
Like most Planet Bike headlights, it uses 2 AA batteries. So if you get rechargeables, you can charge them in pairs.
It resists to midst or to a short rain, but not to 2-hour downpours. So my Planet Bike headlights now live in a plastic bag.
Illumination: there is a centre spot and four accessory ones. Overall, it means less light in the centre than what you would get with the EL-410, but also some light close to your bike wheel to help you see potholes.
Conclusion
Though both would offer you visibility, I think the Beamer wins by a tiny margin because it's more visible than the EL-410 off-axis.
Amongts these two, I might prefer the Beamer 5 for city riding, and none of them by themselves as your sole lighting source.
But to further my recommendation, I would suggest the Planet Bike Blaze: still 2 AA batteries, rugged construction, but with a better beam, especially on the road.
06-08-07, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Michel Gagnon
I have looked and tried an EL-410. My trial was in the shop, wiith my own Beamer 5 in hand for comparison.
How do they compare?
With fresh batteries, I think the total light output is roughly the same.
EL-410
The EL-410 throws all the light in a tight circle, so it's best to light things far away. But in a totally dark environment, I would prefer a bit of stray light on the ground too.
It has a translucent ring all around, which gives side visibility. I would put electrical tape on the top to avoid partial blinding from that.
It is said to be submersible (dixit Cateye), which means it won't stop working if you ride in hard rain.
The "clamp" is very ingenious as it works on almost anything. But I didn't feel it was as secure as the clamps used on Planet Bike lights.
It uses 3 AAA batteries, so it's not rechargeable-friendly.
Beamer 5 (sorry, I did not experiment with the 3)
Like most Planet Bike headlights, it uses 2 AA batteries. So if you get rechargeables, you can charge them in pairs.
It resists to midst or to a short rain, but not to 2-hour downpours. So my Planet Bike headlights now live in a plastic bag.
Illumination: there is a centre spot and four accessory ones. Overall, it means less light in the centre than what you would get with the EL-410, but also some light close to your bike wheel to help you see potholes.
Conclusion
Though both would offer you visibility, I think the Beamer wins by a tiny margin because it's more visible than the EL-410 off-axis.
Amongts these two, I might prefer the Beamer 5 for city riding, and none of them by themselves as your sole lighting source.
But to further my recommendation, I would suggest the Planet Bike Blaze: still 2 AA batteries, rugged construction, but with a better beam, especially on the road.
How do they compare?
With fresh batteries, I think the total light output is roughly the same.
EL-410
The EL-410 throws all the light in a tight circle, so it's best to light things far away. But in a totally dark environment, I would prefer a bit of stray light on the ground too.
It has a translucent ring all around, which gives side visibility. I would put electrical tape on the top to avoid partial blinding from that.
It is said to be submersible (dixit Cateye), which means it won't stop working if you ride in hard rain.
The "clamp" is very ingenious as it works on almost anything. But I didn't feel it was as secure as the clamps used on Planet Bike lights.
It uses 3 AAA batteries, so it's not rechargeable-friendly.
Beamer 5 (sorry, I did not experiment with the 3)
Like most Planet Bike headlights, it uses 2 AA batteries. So if you get rechargeables, you can charge them in pairs.
It resists to midst or to a short rain, but not to 2-hour downpours. So my Planet Bike headlights now live in a plastic bag.
Illumination: there is a centre spot and four accessory ones. Overall, it means less light in the centre than what you would get with the EL-410, but also some light close to your bike wheel to help you see potholes.
Conclusion
Though both would offer you visibility, I think the Beamer wins by a tiny margin because it's more visible than the EL-410 off-axis.
Amongts these two, I might prefer the Beamer 5 for city riding, and none of them by themselves as your sole lighting source.
But to further my recommendation, I would suggest the Planet Bike Blaze: still 2 AA batteries, rugged construction, but with a better beam, especially on the road.
i go buy BLT Ultra Doppler DX
https://www.blt-lights.com/ultraDopplerDx.htm
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Originally Posted by DucVDuc
A fenix torch would be way brighter.
i has l2d ce cree fenix 2aa
this serve light
not to use strobe for fenix for much distract
addition for more light
to add second to fenix, for blinky, look for secondary slower blinky
for fenix is solid on, blinky like slower, or blt light ultra doppler (5 LED), or flare dx (7 LED)?
or for Princeton Tec EOS? 1-Watt LED for blinky
1-Watt= 1xLED =narrow
5XLED= wider
7xLED=widest (best for see by motorist?)
3 X Lights:
========
-is to has the fenix l2d ce on handlebar (left) solid on,
-has for the BLT Flare DX for right handlebar (7X LED) 7X flasing ,
-for Princeton Tec EOS for helmut flahsing?
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Originally Posted by Elusor
yes
i has l2d ce cree fenix 2aa
i has l2d ce cree fenix 2aa
06-08-07, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by pedalMonger
How do you like the Fenix? How have you been using it? Did you get a twofish yet, or find another way to use it on your bike?
planetbike blinky 7XLED= 9$
https://ecom1.planetbike.com/3110.html
https://ecom1.planetbike.com/3107.html
https://ecom1.planetbike.com/3008_1.html
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for use and ad welcroe strip:
https://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1181364438049
https://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1181364438049
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Originally Posted by DucVDuc
Why not just 2 x fenix; one on bars solid, one on helmet flashing. More effective and cheaper IMHO.
for motor/cager?
06-08-07, 10:51 PM
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5.00$
https://ecom1.planetbike.com/3107.html
2.00$
https://ecom1.planetbike.com/3110.html
=7.00$
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.75$ (has clip, has mount, has welcroe)
https://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1181365088027
https://ecom1.planetbike.com/3107.html
2.00$
https://ecom1.planetbike.com/3110.html
=7.00$
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.75$ (has clip, has mount, has welcroe)
https://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1181365088027
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Originally Posted by Donkey Hodie
wanna make me one of those?
surround fenix light
https://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1181364438049
06-10-07, 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Grun
What exactly do you mean by Fenix? Do you mean Phoenix?
Fenix is a flashlight brand that's often used as a bicycle light. Discussed on this thread (and others): https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=305838
