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CatEye HL-EL135 Bike Headlight
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CatEye HL-EL135 Bike Headlight

Item # 745522

$20.00

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This compact commuter light uses three LEDs, Opticube lens technology and has a wide beam for increased visibility.

  • Cat Eye's exclusive Opticube lens technology makes this light significantly brighter than its closest competitor with the same LED bulb
  • Flex-Tight universal mounting bracket attaches securely to just about any size handlebar; no tools required
  • Runs on two AA alkaline batteries, included

Imported.

Item 745522

CatEye HL-EL135 Bike Headlight Specs

Specification

Description

SystemLED
Number of bulbs3
Battery life flashing320 hours
Battery life steady80 hours
Batteries2 AA (included)
MountingHandlebar
Weight with batteries94 grams

CatEye HL-EL135 Bike Headlight Customer Reviews

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Cat Eye HL-EL135 Bike Headlight
 
3.4

(based on 9 reviews)

78%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good battery life (7)
  • Great visibility (5)

Cons

  • Weak beam (4)

Best Uses

  • Front headlight (8)
  • Night commute (6)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid cyclist (7)

Reviewed by 9 customers

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Dec

29

2007

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Poorly made, annoying design

By the greatest loaf of all

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Avid Cyclist

Pros

    Cons

    • Bad switches

    Best Uses

    • Front headlight
    • Night commute

    Comments about Cat Eye HL-EL135 Bike Headlight:

    I'm a year round bike commuter in Minnesota, so my headlight gets a lot of use. This light would be decent if not for two major flaws - construction and switch design.

    Construction - After owning this light for only a few weeks the connection between the mount and light fractured, and the light started flying off the front when I slowed down. I replaced the mount and it happened again. Turns out a piece broke off the cheap plastic casing of the light. It's now taped to my handlebars with electrical tape.

    Switch - you have to hold the button down to turn it off. Not only is this annoying when wearing winter gloves, but it does nothing from stopping the light from turning on while sitting in a bag. I could understand if they designed it the other way around so you had to hold it in to turn it on, but no.

    Can't wait to replace this piece of junk.

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    10

    2008

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Bright light, hard to attach

    By IdleBlizzard

    from Bloomington, MN

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Great visibility
    • Long battery life

    Cons

    • Difficult to attach

    Best Uses

    • Front headlight
    • Night commute

    Comments about Cat Eye HL-EL135 Bike Headlight:

    Excellent light and very bright. Easy to use single button on/off/flash. Just took me a little while to get the mount around my bars so I could attach the light.

    • Gift:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Dec

    15

    2007

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Good backup, lightweight and pocketable

    By pedtransit

    from Santa Barbara, CA

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Helmet/Removable mount
    • Long battery life
    • Portable pocketable

    Cons

    • Beam is ok for it's size

    Best Uses

    • Night commute

    Comments about Cat Eye HL-EL135 Bike Headlight:

    I ride for every day transportation and short commute. I like that this light is lightweight enough to carry all the time, in case I get caught in the dark unexpectedly. It's quick release has none of the protrusions that make other lights uncomfortable to carry in a pockit - even in jeans. It helps see potholes on a moderate speed commuteand it provides essential warning to motorists, especially in flash mode. Works well hand-held flashlight too. And the price is low. ***LED lights last long, but beam will get progressively weaker over time, as with any battery device. So replace your batteries before they get too weak. Forgetting this especially easy to do with tail blinkers. OVerworn batteries = less safety!*** Again, I recommend this light as a backup, though I often end up using it as a primary for convenience.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    13

    2007

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    good light, better value

    By mkhosh

    from Irvine, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Great visibility
    • Helmet/Removable mount
    • Long battery life

    Cons

    • Weak beam

    Best Uses

    • Front headlight
    • Night commute

    Comments about Cat Eye HL-EL135 Bike Headlight:

    Overall, this is a good light for city commuting and night time riding. While the light isn't particularly strong it helps you be noticed. Plus it's fairly easy on the wallet.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Mar

    27

    2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Good light, bad mount

    By beadskater

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Great visibility
    • Long battery life

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Front headlight
      • Night commute

      Comments about Cat Eye HL-EL135 Bike Headlight:

      I used this light to commute, and it works very well for that. However, I also use my bike for competitions where I need to remove the light and put on my aerobars - the light mount is made from cheap plastic that is not rigid enough for the tool-free design. I managed to remove it once and get it back on with no breakage, but the second time I tried it snapped. I am going to replace it with another Cateye product, but one with a different mount type.

      • Gift:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      17

      2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Good Value, fair performance

      By love2bike

      from Atlanta, GA

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy on and off mounting
      • Easy to mount
      • Flash mode for day time
      • Long battery life

      Cons

      • Weak beam

      Best Uses

      • Front headlight

      Comments about Cat Eye HL-EL135 Bike Headlight:

      The beam on this unit is relative weak. It is not good for night riding without street lights but will perform will in dark spots along streets when commuting at night. For the money, a good choice. I've used mine for five months, commute about 14 miles a day in the dark and only changed the batteries once!

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      10

      2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great little light

      By Agilebiker

      from Palo Alto, CA

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Great visibility
      • Long battery life

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Front headlight

        Comments about Cat Eye HL-EL135 Bike Headlight:

        This is an ideal little emergency light It can help you home in the dark in a pinch. I keep this small light mounted to the handlebars of my fancy, weekend ride bike in case I don't get home before dark. I turn in on in flash mode when there are any weather conditions limiting visibility so I will be noticed by cars. I have used for unplanned night riding when I don't get back before nightfall, but would not use this for regular evening commuting.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        5

        2007

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        Nice Light

        By Mr. Knife

        from Minneapolis, MN

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

          Cons

          • Weak beam

          Best Uses

          • Front headlight

          Comments about Cat Eye HL-EL135 Bike Headlight:

          This is a nice light for use around the city where there street lights and other light sources. It has flash and stready settings which both make the bike visible. It is not strong enough to provide great visibility for the biker if there is no other light available.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          12

          2009

           
          4.0

          Great bang for the buck, but no Trinewt

          By Tucsanrob

          from Ann Arbor, MI

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Easy on and off mounting
          • Great visibility
          • Long battery life

          Cons

          • Weak beam

          Best Uses

          • Front headlight
          • Night commute

          Comments about Cat Eye HL-EL135 Bike Headlight:

          A great little light if you're in a pinch for some illumination. It has a surprisingly strong beam for a small disposable battery light. The only draw back is it's relatively short range, which tends to be a big issue for commuters who work night shifts (like myself). I plan to use this as a blinky after I get a NiteRider light kit. Also comes in handy as a flashlight with it's quick release catch.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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