[OrRando] Cateye lights

[Beilby, Jon]

Fyi;

The Cateye HL-EL-500 has been replaced by the HL-EL-530 with 50% more
light. Completely different beam shape. Priced the same at my LBS, the
el-500 should be available for 30$ vs 50$ for the el-530 if you shop
on-line. I ran the 500 side by side with the 530 upside down off my bars
for a long dark ride in september. The 500 has an inverted u shape and
the 530 is a dot. Put them together and it makes a nice beam. Run the
inverted u out front and fill it in with the bright spot up close.
Make sure and loctite the screws holding the mounts together or you may
it disassemble along about mile 85...... Especially when mounted upside
down.
A fellow rider commented that the lack of heat with the LEDs is an issue
when running in the fog, but I haven't run em in the winter yet, looks
like I'll get a chance soon.

A headlight is my next light investment...

For reflective wear one option is the RUSA sash and ankle bands, cheap,
portable and visible.

Cheers
Jon

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Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 18:45:22 -0700
From: "David Rowe" <david.readytoride at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [OrRando] Budget lighting options
To: "Oregon area Randonneurs" <orrando at tire.patch.com>
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The Cateye EL-500 is a good low-cost, high output light.  I see some
riders use two of them and they're done with it.  I bought two for the
price of one on Performancebike.com last year.  You might check their
current sale for a deal.

dr

On 10/18/06, Lesli Larson <lesli.larson at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> As a longterm cycle-commuter but novice randonneur i'm looking for 
> affordable lighting solutions for winter night riding and for future 
> brevet use.  I dont have the funds for a high end generator set up so 
> I'm wondering what might be available on the commercial market which 
> would provide adequate illuation and bulb/battery efficiency?
>
> Also, what types of recommendations to people have for reflective
vests?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lesli Larson
> Eugene, OR
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Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2006 10:02:17 +0800
From: "Jkeenan\(Yahoo Account\)" <jkeenan0407 at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [OrRando] Budget lighting options
To: "Oregon area Randonneurs" <orrando at tire.patch.com>
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When I did brevets (sigh) I became a big believer in the Petzl Duo
headlamp as recommended by Bill Bryant.  Saved me a couple of times,
especially one really bad foggy night where I could shine the Petzl on
the edge of the road and follow it.   Also, you can point the petzl and
see "down" the road on descents and "around" corners on curves.


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  From: David Rowe
  To: Oregon area Randonneurs
  Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 9:45 AM
  Subject: Re: [OrRando] Budget lighting options


  The Cateye EL-500 is a good low-cost, high output light.  I see some
riders use two of them and they're done with it.  I bought two for the
price of one on Performancebike.com last year.  You might check their
current sale for a deal. 

  dr


  On 10/18/06, Lesli Larson <lesli.larson at gmail.com> wrote:
    As a longterm cycle-commuter but novice randonneur i'm looking for
affordable lighting solutions for winter night riding and for future
brevet use.  I dont have the funds for a high end generator set up so
I'm wondering what might be available on the commercial market which
would provide adequate illuation and bulb/battery efficiency? 

    Also, what types of recommendations to people have for reflective
vests?

    Thanks,

    Lesli Larson
    Eugene, OR

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