Comments on: Cateye HL-MC200 Bicycle Headlight http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/cateye-hl-mc200-bicycle-headlight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cateye-hl-mc200-bicycle-headlight Plan, prepare for, and promote your bicycle touring adventures. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:41:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Jeff Stacy http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/cateye-hl-mc200-bicycle-headlight/comment-page-1/#comment-6793 Jeff Stacy Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:21:41 +0000 http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/?p=3813#comment-6793 Dura Vision Pro is an excellent light, using Nimh rechargeable batteries. everything I would want from a front light. Long run time, flashing mode and bright enough in steady mode to see where I'm going on a country road at night. I've had mine for years now, very dependable. Google it. Dura Vision Pro is an excellent light, using Nimh rechargeable batteries. everything I would want from a front light. Long run time, flashing mode and bright enough in steady mode to see where I’m going on a country road at night. I’ve had mine for years now, very dependable. Google it.

]]> By: Paul Enright http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/cateye-hl-mc200-bicycle-headlight/comment-page-1/#comment-3998 Paul Enright Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:42:35 +0000 http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/?p=3813#comment-3998 I have not used the MC-200 but you should stop at Walmart and pick up the $20 Bell ipulse LED torch. I specialize in finding inexpensive equipment that performs great and this light fits the bill. Throws a bright even beam and sips the power from 4 AAA's for 60 hours. It has a hood to keep the light out of your eyes and on the road, side markers, blinking function, secure attachment and is light weight. Mine is banged up from several bike drops but keeps on working. I have not used the MC-200 but you should stop at Walmart and pick up the $20 Bell ipulse LED torch. I specialize in finding inexpensive equipment that performs great and this light fits the bill. Throws a bright even beam and sips the power from 4 AAA’s for 60 hours. It has a hood to keep the light out of your eyes and on the road, side markers, blinking function, secure attachment and is light weight. Mine is banged up from several bike drops but keeps on working.

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]]> By: Jim http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/cateye-hl-mc200-bicycle-headlight/comment-page-1/#comment-3810 Jim Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:11:46 +0000 http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/?p=3813#comment-3810 If you're planning an extended tour or a daily commuter in rainy/dark areas, I'd recommend a Blinky on the back and a waterproof, bright LED headlight of at least 2 watts. If you’re planning an extended tour or a daily commuter in rainy/dark areas, I’d recommend a Blinky on the back and a waterproof, bright LED headlight of at least 2 watts.

]]> By: Jim http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/cateye-hl-mc200-bicycle-headlight/comment-page-1/#comment-3809 Jim Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:03:44 +0000 http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/?p=3813#comment-3809 No experience with any Cateye lights. I currently use a PB Superflash Blinky LED on the back, and a PB Blaze 1-watt LED up front. (They now have a 2-watt model) Planet Bike's lights work great...as long as you don't ride through extended wet weather! In my experience, Planet Bike lights are NOT waterproof. My tail blinky's electronics malfunctioned after an all day ride in a storm, but I was able to take it apart and let it dry....still works. Unfortunately, my 1st Blaze LED went on the fritz after ONE day of riding in light rain. (the light was mounted inverted, under my bar bag.) Moisture drops built upside inside the plastic lens (and the affected the chip), even though it looks sealed, and cannot be opened. The Blaze would not switch modes or even turn off unless the batteries were removed! Luckily, Bike Nashbar replaced it with the same model at no cost. I do like PB lights...they're very bright; great battery life; very affordable (I paid $20/$28 ea), but if they can't survive another rain storm, I might have to upgrade to another brand. http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-3034-1-Blinky-Superflash/dp/B0015R40JE/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1261062146&sr=1-7 http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-3044-1-Watt-Headlight/dp/B0015R1NBW/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1261062146&sr=1-5 No experience with any Cateye lights. I currently use a PB Superflash Blinky LED on the back, and a PB Blaze 1-watt LED up front. (They now have a 2-watt model) Planet Bike’s lights work great…as long as you don’t ride through extended wet weather! In my experience, Planet Bike lights are NOT waterproof. My tail blinky’s electronics malfunctioned after an all day ride in a storm, but I was able to take it apart and let it dry….still works. Unfortunately, my 1st Blaze LED went on the fritz after ONE day of riding in light rain. (the light was mounted inverted, under my bar bag.) Moisture drops built upside inside the plastic lens (and the affected the chip), even though it looks sealed, and cannot be opened. The Blaze would not switch modes or even turn off unless the batteries were removed! Luckily, Bike Nashbar replaced it with the same model at no cost. I do like PB lights…they’re very bright; great battery life; very affordable (I paid $20/$28 ea), but if they can’t survive another rain storm, I might have to upgrade to another brand.

http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-3034-1-Blinky-Superflash/dp/B0015R40JE/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1261062146&sr=1-7

http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-3044-1-Watt-Headlight/dp/B0015R1NBW/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1261062146&sr=1-5

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