Cateye EL300 front LED light

Willowbeauty said:

Anyone got one of these? Are they a bit big? I can't get the dimensions/weight from anywhere and
as it would be mounted on a Minoura Spacegrip on my bike rather than on the handlebars I obviously
don't want it to move about or rattle.

About 120mm long 60mm wide at the narrow part 70mm wide at the lense and 40mm high. Weight 194g the
mount is towards the rear of the lamp with the switch on the rear. It would fit on a space grip but
whether it would rattle would depend on how sturdy the space grip is.

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Willowbeauty said:

Anyone got one of these? Are they a bit big? I can't get the dimensions/weight from anywhere and
as it would be mounted on a Minoura Spacegrip on my bike rather than on the handlebars I obviously
don't want it to move about or rattle.

My new EL-400 fits on a Spacegrip. Only used it once mind you - but I liked it. I honestly don't
know how the light output compares to an EL300.

Size wise it looks like a big fat cigarette lighter, or a thin deodorant stick. It fits in the palm
of your hand.

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Willowbeauty said:

Anyone got one of these? Are they a bit big? I can't get the dimensions/weight from anywhere and
as it would be mounted on a Minoura Spacegrip on my bike rather than on the handlebars I
obviously don't

want it

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to move about or rattle.

About 120mm long 60mm wide at the narrow part 70mm wide at the lense and 40mm high. Weight 194g
the mount is towards the rear of the lamp with the switch on the rear. It would fit on a space
grip but whether it would rattle would depend on how sturdy the space grip is.

Many thanks Chris, I think I'll order one and make sure I've got my screwdrivers ready then!

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Many thanks Chris, I think I'll order one and make sure I've got my screwdrivers ready then!

I have no affiliation with them but just to let you know that Cycle Express seem to do both the EL
300 and 400 at a very competitive price. It would be useful if you could let us know how it is. I'm
thinking of getting another LED light myself.

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Many thanks Chris, I think I'll order one and make sure I've got my screwdrivers ready then!

I have no affiliation with them but just to let you know that Cycle Express seem to do both the EL
300 and 400 at a very competitive price. It would be useful if you could let us know how it is.
I'm thinking of getting another LED light myself.

When the batteries are in good condition I can ride along unlit roads without any problem with it;
but I ride unlit roads with a 3W generator and find that acceptable, if different from my old 10W
spotlights. The EL 300 it more like the 3W generator light in power but very "blue".

I keep it as my backup lighting system on the basis that I like to have two fully independant
systems for my 14 mile journey home in the dark.

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ouch said:

I have no affiliation with them but just to let you know that Cycle Express seem to do both the EL
300 and 400 at a very competitive price.

And the EL200 which is a very good compromise between the two - easily adequate for lit streets and
run time is longer than the EL300's. Does the 300 have a flashing mode? (I don't think so).

The EL200 back end (which is the same as the 300's) takes up very little room on my drop bars so I
would expect it to ok a Spacegrip too. The fat front end should be projected forward enough to clear
stem or neighbouring computer or whatever. I doubt anything will rattle but perhaps self
amalgamating rubber tape could be used to cure any rattling of the Spacegrip itself.

EL200 size: 100mm long x 45mm high x 48mm wide. Weight (with bracket and batteries) is approx 175g.
EL300 will only be slightly heavier.

~PB

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It would fit on a space grip but whether it would rattle would depend on how sturdy the space
grip is.

It definitely *does* fit on a space grip <g> (together with another light and a computer), and it
doesn't rattle; but I had to fit a big rubber shim and give the bolt on the space grip a fair amount
of British Standard Welly before it stopped drooping.
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And the EL200 which is a very good compromise between the two - easily adequate for lit streets and
run time is longer than the EL300's.

a key difference is that the el300 is bs6103/2 (or whatever the number is) which could make a difference to a legal claim following an accident.

Does anyone recall when that dft consultation on bike lighting regs was supposed to deliver a recommendation?

best wishes
james

PS, I was able to stop my space bar from rattling/coming undone by replacing the bolt inside the shaft with one that wasn't made of butter and by using a blob of superglue under the heads of the tiny bolts that hold the two halves of the shaft together. This still allowed easy disassembly

Willowbeauty said:

Anyone got one of these?

Nope. I have two :-)

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Are they a bit big?

Yes, but they make up for it, IMHO by being most æxcellent for urban commuting. Mine reside upon a
home-brewed Doofer which sits atop the Speedmachine's front derailleur post; there is /just/ enough
space for them to sit side by side without being struck by my revolving toes.

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Willowbeauty said:

Anyone got one of these?

Nope. I have two :-)

Nothing like a show-off eh Dave! Your recommendation has been logged of course

pig pog said:

a key difference is that the el300 is bs6103/2 (or whatever the number is) which could make a
difference to a legal claim following an accident.

Or not. The lighting regulations unfortunately refer to a BS before the one above. Therefore
theoretically while yes it meets a BS regulation its not one that is relevant to bicycle lighting
law. Any decent lawyer would pick that up.

Tony

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It would fit on a space grip but whether it would rattle would depend on how sturdy the space
grip is.

It definitely *does* fit on a space grip <g> (together with another light and a computer), and it
doesn't rattle; but I had to fit a big rubber shim and give the bolt on the space grip a fair
amount of British Standard Welly before it stopped drooping.

Ah..... now I do a nice line in British Standard Welly being a shade over 16 stone!

Willowbeauty said:

Anyone got one of these? Are they a bit big?

Got mine nearly a year ago and still love it - I think it's on only its second set of batteries.
Bought from www.cyclexpress.co.uk - still the best value at £26.39 inc delivery.

Yes, it's more bulky compared with the EL200 and similarly styled lights, but I feel the benefit of
that is that it has a larger illuminated face - therefore is more visible.

It's never going to compare with high power lights, but I'm always impressed by how much it does
achieve - a superb compromise of cost, power and battery life for a commuter light.

My old MC200 is now relagated to use as a torch.

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ouch said:

I have no affiliation with them but just to let you know that Cycle Express seem to do both the
EL 300 and 400 at a very competitive price.

And the EL200 which is a very good compromise between the two - easily adequate for lit streets
and run time is longer than the EL300's. Does the 300 have a flashing mode? (I don't think so).

No it doesn't have flashing mode. It's the only front light I've used that a dog walker commented
on how bright it was.

Simon

I don't have one of these but if I was in the market for one I would think about getting the version
made for the german market - EL300G. This has a switch mode regulator instead of a resistor used in
the UK model so it is more efficient and will give a constant brightness as the batteries run down.
A possible disadvantage is that the light will die more quickly when the batteries are almost flat.

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Oops, I just shelled out too much at wiggle then, my own fault for not looking thru my stored
favourite online shops though!

A cyclist going the other way asked me 'where did you get that light?' this evening. I presume he
was interested by its brightness (it is an EL300) although since he didn't have any lights at all
I'm not sure! I had just enough time to shout 'shop' before disappearing into the distance. Well he
did ask ;-). Actually I got it from Wiggle too.

One of the nice things about the Cateye is that you don't need any tools either to mount it or
replace batteries. It's a good light to be seen by, not so good for illuminating the road, I find,
but that's all you need in an urban environment. I am pleased with it.

Rich

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Oops, I just shelled out too much at wiggle then, my own fault for not looking thru my stored
favourite online shops though!

A cyclist going the other way asked me 'where did you get that light?'

this

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evening. I presume he was interested by its brightness (it is an EL300) although since he didn't
have any lights at all I'm not sure! I had just enough time to shout 'shop' before disappearing
into the distance. Well

he

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did ask ;-). Actually I got it from Wiggle too.

One of the nice things about the Cateye is that you don't need any tools either to mount it or
replace batteries. It's a good light to be seen by, not so good for illuminating the road, I find,
but that's all you need in

an

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urban environment. I am pleased with it.

Ah, bit concerned about that review, I'll need it to light the road and a routesheet at silly hours
of the morning in the middle of no-where- I'll be fitting a second front light at some point, maybe
just use a LED for lighting the route-sheet then, Thanks!