Reddit reviews CAT EYE - Volt 300 Rechargeable Headlight with Helmet Mount
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SEE AND BE SEEN: The Volt 300's high-intensity white LED provides 300 lumens, lighting the way and alerting others of your presence.LIGHT FOR EVERY RIDE: Whether you're riding in broad daylight or complete darkness, we've got you covered. The Volt 300 offers high, middle, low, constant, and flashing light modes.GO THE DISTANCE: Your CatEye light won't stop until you do. The Volt 300 provides up to 60 hours of battery life on a single charge.SECURE AND GO: Spend less time setting up your gear and more time on the road. The Volt 300 with Helmet Mount lets you secure your light quickly and easily to get light exactly where and when you need it.ALL WEATHER PROTECTION: Don't let a little rain stop you from riding. Your CatEye headlight is approved to work in all weather conditions.
There are two types of lights, ones to see by and ones to be seen by. Any that is good enough to see by will be too bright to be seen by (dazzle etc). You want one that can do both. Something like the Cateye Volt 1600 can be ran full brightness when on the MTB trails and can be turned down to commute by.
If you just want one for commuting the Volt 300 is fine (and cheaper!)
I use the CatEye Volt 300 USB Rechargeable Headlight and it has been working great for about five months. I work 1-9pm so my night rides are dark. It does a great job of making myself visible as well as lighting the road for me. There are brighter lights out there but this one has a pretty good pricepoint IMO. Not sure if it was said elsewhere but don't blind people with the strobe, solid works just as well.
The thing with reflective gear is that someone else's light has to bounce off of it for you to be seen. Around sunrise and sunset, lots of drivers won't have their headlights on. Reflectivity also won't save you if someone's about to door you.
Personally, I've taken to riding with my front light on at all times (rear on at night). We have bike share bikes in town that do it anyway, so it's not that out of place. The difference between having it on and off in traffic is noticeable. People actually see me, and don't try to turn in front of me. To avoid going through so many batteries, I've tried a few USB rechargeable lights. The Cat-Eye Volt 300 has been my favorite. Serfas is a little bit cheaper, and more aesthetically pleasing, but doesn't last as long between recharges as the Cateye.
Front and rear. The headlight is USB chargeable and the tail light is powered by 2 triple A batteries. I'd prefer to only have to charge one thing at a time, but that's just me.
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