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1 LED. 1 Mode. 90 Hour runtime constant. Flex Tight mounting bracket. Magnetic switch.


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.

Customers' Reviews:

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Not worth the money., January 6, 2010

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Light ON!, October 3, 2009

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.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Very good light. Sleek design., August 13, 2009

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Great light easily broken, February 26, 2009

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.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Cateye HL-EL530 Bike Headlight, February 19, 2009

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.