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Lights for My Bike

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    Fitmiss
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    I will be going on some group rides in the early evening. In the event that we don't get back before sundown, I want to have a light available. Our rides will primarily be along roads where there is lighting. Even if I went for an early evening ride by myself, I would go where there were street lights.

    I am not an evening commuter and would not need a light for many hours. I want a light that is easily removable from my handlebars. I don't want a light on my bike (a Trek Pilot) unless I am going out early in the evening. Important is that I be seen by motorists.

    I am considering the Cateye HL-MC200 or the HL500II. Anyone know the difference?

    For the Tail light I am considering the Cateye LD500RC. I don't think I really need the 1000.

    In summary, what do you all think about a Cateye HL-MC200 or the HL500II and a LD500RC? Please feel free to give me other suggestions.🙂

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  2. Cheesy
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    Instead of the HL-MC200 consider the HL-EL200, which has LEDs. It switches between flash and constant mode, and batteries last for ages.

    For what you want I would highly recommend an LED light as the battery life is far better, and you will hardly ever need to change the batteries.

    These lights remove very easily from your handlebars as well, and the clip that you leave on the handlebars is interchangeable with most cateye headlights.

    For the tail light - I haven't used the one you suggest, but it's probably fine. The one I use the most now is the TL-LD600, which is really bright, and easilty removable - but it doesn't have the reflector like the one you suggest. I would say the one you're suggesting would suit you well.

    I also like the TL-LD170 - I clip one on the back of my helmet in addition to my light on my seatpost (I don't like being hit by cars!)

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