Comments on: Cateye TL-LD570 Reflex Auto Light : Preview

By: bullcitybiker

bullcitybiker — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:14:54 +0000

I like the combo of reflector and LED.

By: Pegasus

Pegasus — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:37:11 +0000

Ellen,
I live and ride daily in Portland, Or. From September to May, on my evening commute, I am surrounded by a cacophony of flashing bike lights. Over the last few years, LED lights have become stronger and brighter so much so that I find I have to look down and away from the other cyclists flashing lights that it puts me at risk for an accident.
I have spent time researching bike lighting and can’t find the research that says this type of lighting reduces bike vs car accidents. It seems to be that we use flashing lights because they make us feel safer. Can you comment on this? What research does CatEye use in their light design? Why does Germany ban flashing bike lights?

And as you can guess, I ride with steady beam only.

Best,
pegasus

By: Ellen

Ellen — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:12:57 +0000

Hello Bike Friends- Ellen here from CatEye with a few thoughts and replies for you. Please let me know if you have any other questions. We are happy to help, message me http://twitter.com/cateyebicycle

Bike Shop Girl
Thanks for the post. We have versions available, the Reflex Auto and a standard Reflex for a few dollars less.

The standard Reflex version will allow you to simply use the light in a manual mode, and allow you to run the light in bright daylight, and save you a few dollars at the same time!

Bradley Dean
The reflector gives you extra visibility over all other tail lights. The lens has been developed to provide over 180 degrees of visibility, helping to prevent collisions from side angles. Vehicles can not typically see bicycles from driveways or side streets.

You can trick the light and put tape over the sensor, but it may be more advantageous to use the standard CatEye Reflex version with manual on/off and save a few dollars.

Joe M
Good news! When the light is mounted to a rack there is an optional “lock screw” that you may use to firmly attach the light to the rack bracket. This will help prevent most thieves!

These lights are brand new and will be available at your local bike shop soon – or request that your favorite shop order one up for you & let me know what you think! Tailwinds, Ellen

By: Joe M

Joe M — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:54:02 +0000

I wonder how secure it is on the bike. I often leave my bike at the train station during the day when I commute into the city. It’d be nice not to take my lights on and off all the time…

By: Bradley Dean

Bradley Dean — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:02:06 +0000

I look forward to the review, this sounds like a good light. I’d consider switching if it’s as bright as the SuperFlash. I’m always forgetting to turn on and off my lights.

To run it in daytime, just put some tape over the light sensor.

By: Rider

Rider — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:30:20 +0000

The fact that it is also a reflector makes this very attractive – it overcomes one of the drawbacks of most lights (no reflector).