Bright Rear Lights

**xeney** · 10-10-2006, 10:05 AM

Someone at bikeforums.net posted photos of a test of a Cateye TL-LD1000 (or whatever it's called), and I could not believe how bright it was from 1/4 mile away. I bought one and it is easily the brightest bike light I have ever seen. You can't even stand to look at it when it's on.

**pooks** · 10-10-2006, 01:29 PM

Tres cool. It's on sale at REI, too.

http://www.rei.com/online/store/Sear...LD1000&x=0&y=0

**KnottedYet** · 10-10-2006, 07:31 PM

Oooh, nice.

Darn, I've already gone way over my bike budget! (I have a Nite-Ize, which is fine for the non-dark I ride in, so I shouldn't be gazing longingly at the Cat-Eye)

(but I can't help it)

**annie** · 10-10-2006, 07:48 PM

Here's a really bright light for a bike. I use it on the back of my BOB. It's so bright, it's almost blinding to anyone following right behind.

I have a Cateye something-or-other on the bike. It's great. I've been impressed with most of the Cateye light products.

http://www.reallite.com/RLHome.htm

annie

**Nanci** · 10-11-2006, 03:43 AM

I had the Cateye TL-LD1000- and was quite unhappy with it. It is so heavy that it is difficult to mount on anything soft- like a seat bag. (Can't aim corrrectly and goes flying off) So I put it on the holder on my rack that is made for lights, and it broke that off! I really needed it for a ride, so had it electric taped to the rack, and it was quite unreliable- turning itself off and on.

Right now I have two of these Cateye TL-LD600 Tail Lights-
http://tinyurl.com/oatyv - one on each seat stay, vertically, and another rectangular six-LED light that lives on the bike permanently. At night I use all three, plus a blinky on the back of my helmet.

It's pretty important to have the lights aimed correctly (horizontally) so they are easier for drivers to see- make sure they aren't pointed up or down.

A friend I ride with has a three LED light that is so bright it's impossible to ride behind her, almost. I am trying to find out what it is- I'll let you know.

Nanci

**Nanci** · 10-11-2006, 07:40 AM

http://www.serfas.com/lights/TL-1000.shtml

Ride buddy says this light is visible at one mile away as tested on a night ride on a paved trail. Around $29.

**Fredwina** · 10-11-2006, 10:30 AM

I've got a dual TL-LD600 set up. Saw lot of bikes set up like that at The Furnace Creek 508, too.

**Velobambina** · 11-03-2006, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by xeney

Someone at bikeforums.net posted photos of a test of a Cateye TL-LD1000 (or whatever it's called), and I could not believe how bright it was from 1/4 mile away. I bought one and it is easily the brightest bike light I have ever seen. You can't even stand to look at it when it's on.

Right on. This light is fantastic. Lots of options--different flashes. You can run both switches for super bright or just one switch for bright. Works great.

**Quillfred** · 11-03-2006, 01:28 PM

I want to thank all who responded with great suggestions and ideas. I think it is a very important topic to bring up here as visibility is so important.

As I am soon to be gainfully unemployed in 12 days, I have put most purchases on hold. I will be running as many errands as I can via bike so I might have to get something sooner.

Quill - The Safety Queen

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