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CatEye EL135 / TL-LD130 Combo Light Set

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Buy this Cateye combo light set and forget about it! Ride on and do it with increased safety.

Front light uses three LEDs, Opticube Lens technology and features a wide beam for increased visibility
Rear light offers triple LED performance and has three flashing modes to choose from
Both lights attach with Flex-Tight™ universal mounting brackets to just about any size bars without tools
Batteries for both are included

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CatEye EL135 / TL-LD130 Combo Light Set Customer Reviews

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Cat Eye EL135 / TL-LD130 Combo Light Set

3.9

(based on 19 reviews)

84%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Great visibility (11)
Long battery life (10)

Cons

Weak beam (4)

Best Uses

Good for commuting (11)
Rear safety light (10)
Front headlight (8)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (12), Casual/ recreational (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 19 customers

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Jul

2008

(21 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

The right kind of light

By Dial Tone

from Southern California

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Great visibility
Long battery life

Cons

Weak beam

Best Uses

Comments about Cat Eye EL135 / TL-LD130 Combo Light Set:

This is the right kind of light that is needed to fulfill the requirements of having front and rear lights. This is what I use on my hybrid bike.Do not confuse this with a REAL headlight system like other reviewers made. For [$] do you really expect a car-like or motorcycle-like headlight? This product is intended to be as a 'visibility marker' for both front and back. The light is bright enough to be seen pretty far away and will attract more attention when set in blink mode. I recommend buying a separate blinker in the back and clip it higher at waist level so its within a drivers eye level.Though there is enough bright light, its not enough to light up the ground or street especially when its really dark or going fast. You will need a true headlight system for that. Buy it for its intended purpose

Sep

2007

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A Bright Combo Keeps you Safe at Night

By Superduff

from Arlington, VA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Great visibility
Long battery life

Cons

Best Uses

Night commute

Comments about Cat Eye EL135 / TL-LD130 Combo Light Set:

I use this light combo on my commuting bike and I ride with confidence that I will be seen at night. The headlight is much brighter than other small headlights I have used and the tail light is also quite bright. Mounting is very easy and quick releases on both lights mean that you can remove the lights during daytime rides. This light combo kit is the perfect solution to safe night cycling.

Feb

2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good enough for me

By troyboy4life

from Portland, OR

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Mounts easy no tools
Updownleftright adjust

Cons

Best Uses

Front headlight
Night commute
Rear safety light

Comments about Cat Eye EL135 / TL-LD130 Combo Light Set:

I would probably not use these by them selves. They are good to see a little bit but I really only got them to be seen at night and to be night legal. To see at night I use a headlamp. The three of them together seem to work great. I have only had them a couple weeks and use them about 3-4 times a week so I don't know how long the battery lasts. My only complaint is that the headlight turns on too easy. When I open my bag sometimes it is lighting the way for my laptop charger. >.<

Sep

2007

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good Combo

By CoreyG

from St Louis, MO

About Me Avid Cyclist, Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Great visibility

Cons

Mounts

Best Uses

Night commute
Rear safety light

Comments about Cat Eye EL135 / TL-LD130 Combo Light Set:

The lights themselves are very nice. Compact and very bright. My only complaints are from the attachment hardware. The mount hardware for my front headlight is difficult to take on and off. I use the clip hardware for the taillight and hang it on my pack. I was having a problem with the clip wanting to slide off the pack when it was on the ground in between rides so I drilled a hole in it and zip tied it to my pack. Now I just have to make sure the light itself is securely seated in the mount.

May

2008

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good starter Combo

By Chipskip

from Chandler, AZ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Good starter
Great visibility

Cons

Weak beam

Best Uses

Front headlight
Rear safety light

Comments about Cat Eye EL135 / TL-LD130 Combo Light Set:

I start my evening rides in the day light and get home just after dark. This is a great light for day and night use to let drivers know you are there. Not a very bright beam but if you are riding in the city, it is great for the price.

Sep

2007

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good Starter Set

By Chief

from Fairfield, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist, Competitive Cyclist, Triathlete

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Pros

Good Tail Light

Cons

Weak Front Beam

Best Uses

Rear safety light

Comments about Cat Eye EL135 / TL-LD130 Combo Light Set:

Good for other people to see you, but the front light isn't strong enought if you are doing a lot of night cycling. I suggest getting a stronger front light and buy a separate tail light. It just depends on what kind and how much riding you do.

May

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good lights for the price

By cycling herbivore

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Doesn't rattle
Great visibility

Cons

Different size batteries
Inadvertently turns on

Best Uses

Front headlight
Night commute
Rear safety light

Comments about Cat Eye EL135 / TL-LD130 Combo Light Set:

A great set of medium brightness lights. As other reviewers have stated, this light isn't made to be used to illuminate the ground where there are no street lights. These replaced my cheaper and weaker lights I was using and I am pleased with their visibility at night. A huge plus for me is that the lights don't rattle in their mounts like many other mounted lights. It's unfortunate that the front and rear lights don't use the same battery size. When clipping the rear light to my bag I need to tape the bottom of the clip to make sure it doesn't slip off. The front light can easily be turned on when jostled in a bag.

Nov

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great commuter lights

By KRHIKE

from Denver, CO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Great visibility
Long battery life

Cons

Best Uses

Front headlight
Night commute
Rear safety light

Comments about Cat Eye EL135 / TL-LD130 Combo Light Set:

I wouldn't use these if there were no other lights in the city but it lights up the road in front of my bike and reflects off of stop signs about a hundred yards in front. Good use for city commuting or casual night riding

Oct

2008

(2 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Falls Off

By Dugfresh

from Seattle Wash

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Cons

Headlamp Falls Off

Best Uses

Comments about Cat Eye EL135 / TL-LD130 Combo Light Set:

This headlamp fell off of my bike repeatedly while barrelling down city streets. The tiny little clip device can not hold it onto the bar mount well enough to use with confidence.

Jul

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Not durable.

By Mr. Wonka

from Boise

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Long battery life

Cons

Not durable

Best Uses

Night commute

Comments about Cat Eye EL135 / TL-LD130 Combo Light Set:

Okay, so I've had these lights for about 3 years with heavy use. The lights are great if you want to be seen on busy roadways, but the headlight isn't going to exactly say, brighten your night, all that much. Would not recommend for heavy night time trail riding. I ride A LOT and anyone who rides a lot is going to fall occasionally. The tail light has held up to every fall so far, however, I have been through two headlight after a simple crash. The headlight almost explodes on impact. Batteries fly out along side the lid and a few other small pieces. Not durable after a medium impact with the ground but great for just being seen.