Cateye HL-EL530 LED Bicycle Headlight by Cateye

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	Title: Cateye HL-EL530 LED Bicycle Headlight Purchase Item Manufacturer: Cateye List Price: $59.99 Our Price: $47.95
Features: Extra-bight 1-LED headlight produces 1,500 candlepower OptiCube¿ technology for optimal lens/reflector brightness Side visibility 90 hours run time Uses four AA batteries
Customer Reviews:
Cateye HL-EL530 LED Bicycle Headlight by Cateye dual-purpose flashlight
I've had this light for over 3 years (probably the 500 model--the 530 seems to be a slightly newer version). It worked fine on a road bike--as long as I was lighting the road, it had sufficient power with a fairly narrow beam. The beam is much brighter than comparable quality/price LED lights (e.g., other Cateyes and Vettas). It even survived multiple handling by a 3 year old. However, I mostly used it as a flashlight and it was much more efficient for that purpose (although a bit expensive if this were to be the only use). I kept it in my luggage when returning from Europe and when I pulled it out, it no longer worked. It was well padded, deep inside a suiter, so it did not suffer from hard bumps or drops. It simply stopped working. Some other cons-- the beam is not adjustable either in intensity or focus; the slide switch is a great invention, but is easily clogged--mine became sticky with road grime and was difficult to clean; although the switch is easy to use when the light is clipped to handlebars, it is too loose and often turns on accidentally while being transported (long-term, take the batteries out!). Overall, a decent design--I did not notice the "cheap" build others commented on, although the optical housing seems a bit thin. But it does need some improvements--1) switch lock, 2) rubberized coating on optical assembly (and, perhaps, on the entire housing), 3) adjustability (strength and focus), 4) battery removal that does not affect optical assembly (i.e., open from the back rather than from the front--I suppose, that's a major redesign). As is, the price ranges from $25 (got it on sale at a local bike shop) to $50 (REI has them for $30), so minor improvements would not contribute more than a couple of dollars to cost.
Cateye HL-EL530 LED Bicycle Headlight by Cateye Lights up your pocket
This bike lamp is a mixed bag... Pros: -Relatively solid build. No flimsy parts that are in immediate danger of breaking off (notably, mounting bracket is solid). Likely to survive "soft" drops. -Bright center spot. -Long battery life. -Easily switches on/off (even w. thick gloves and/or while on the bike). -Waterproof Cons: -Easily switches on - in your pocket or bag. I've lost count of the number of times I've pulled a dead lamp out of my pocket. Unforgivable design flaw to me. -Dim outside the rather narrow center beam. -Not likely to survive a "hard" drop. Mine just broke after a 2-3 ft fall to a hard floor. -Difficult to impossible to repair. Can't be taken apart (other than separating optical assembly/battery compartment) without breaking it. -No blinking modes. As said, mine just broke. I can tell the problem is in the optical assembly, probably just a loose connection, but since it can't be taken apart without breaking it the lamp is junk. I'll be buying something different for replacement.
Cateye HL-EL530 LED Bicycle Headlight by Cateye Great until it breaks. Not very rugged
The battery connectors and housing are flimsy and poorly designed. Works great until it breaks or an electrical connection sticks open or closed.
Cateye HL-EL530 LED Bicycle Headlight by Cateye Decent Slow to Medium Speed Commuter Lamp
Overall, not a bad lamp, but somewhat limited in its application. After fiddling with the throw distance within varying ambient light levels and riding speeds, my impression is that this lamp is best used for slow to medium speed commuter/street cycling (8-12 MPH) on relatively safe (paved) streets. At about 10 feet throw distance, the main lighted area is only about 1-2 feet in diameter, which is by design, but makes the lamp not too useful for higher speed riding over rugged terrain where rapid directional adjustments are likely required. Extending the throw distance beyond 10 feet wasn't useful for me; although, the lamp is certainly bright enough to effectively illuminate the road at further distances. The plastic lens seems relatively soft, and would possibly scratch if mud or dust is wiped off directly; although, I didn't give this a try, and wouldn't recommend it. There are only two modes for the lamp: on and off, which isn't really an issue for me since I rarely need or use "low beam" or "blink" modes. A nice feature for this lamp, since it has a concentrated beam, would be a focusable beam like nicer flashlights have. The lamp certainly is bright, which is a bonus for commuting; oncoming traffic shouldn't have trouble seeing it at a safe distance. The clamp works decent as well; I rarely had to adjust the lamp position once I tightened the clamp sufficiently. It seems to last quite a while with Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. The switch is quite easy to operate, but perhaps too easy if the lamp is carried in a bag (i.e. it can turn on inadvertently, draining the batteries).
Cateye HL-EL530 LED Bicycle Headlight by Cateye Cateye Headlight
Hello, I have purchased this product couple weeks ago and I am very happy with it. The light is stong and very efficient. Goodluck at shopping for everyone.
Cateye HL-EL530 LED Bicycle Headlight by Cateye Product Description
1 LED. 1 Mode. 90 Hour runtime constant. Flex Tight mounting bracket. Magnetic switch.
Cateye HL-EL530 LED Bicycle Headlight by Cateye Amazon.com Product Description
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.

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