What is a better light...Cateye 10 or Vistalight 15?

I plan to start riding at night or early morning, all on good roads but want
good lighting levels as I will be travelling up to 40km/h and I am looking
at
- VistaLite Nightstick Code 15
- Cateye ABS 10 Light

I can get them for about $200.

Any other recommendations are welcome.

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Regards,
FaHeL
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Fahel wrote:
I plan to start riding at night or early morning, all on good roads but
want good lighting levels as I will be travelling up to 40km/h and I am
looking at
- VistaLite Nightstick Code 15
- Cateye ABS 10 Light
I can get them for about $200.
Any other recommendations are welcome.
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Regards, FaHeL __o _`\, ...(*)/(*)




I have no experience with the Cateye system. I have used VistaLite,
both 5W and 10W lights. Originally mine was a 2001 Code 10 (2X 5W with
one NiCad battery, etc.). Later I bought another 10W headlight and an
extra 10W globe. I use one 10W light on each bike this year. 10W should
give enough illumination if you ride about 40 kmh, but 5 watters aint
deep enough.

Overall, I'm satisfied with my VistaLite system. It's neat and small,
and batteries haven't given me any trouble. This is the fourth Winter I
am using it. Just bought an NiMH last week. It's definitely better than
the NiCad. You'll get NiMH with Code 15 anyway.

Cheers, Amir.



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amirm wrote in message ...
Fahel wrote:
I plan to start riding at night or early morning, all on good roads but
want good lighting levels as I will be travelling up to 40km/h and I am
looking at
- VistaLite Nightstick Code 15
- Cateye ABS 10 Light
I can get them for about $200.
Any other recommendations are welcome.
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Regards, FaHeL __o _`\, ...(*)/(*)




I have no experience with the Cateye system. I have used VistaLite,
both 5W and 10W lights. Originally mine was a 2001 Code 10 (2X 5W with
one NiCad battery, etc.). Later I bought another 10W headlight and an
extra 10W globe. I use one 10W light on each bike this year. 10W should
give enough illumination if you ride about 40 kmh, but 5 watters aint
deep enough.

Overall, I'm satisfied with my VistaLite system. It's neat and small,
and batteries haven't given me any trouble. This is the fourth Winter I
am using it. Just bought an NiMH last week. It's definitely better than
the NiCad. You'll get NiMH with Code 15 anyway.

Cheers, Amir.



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Where did you buy your battery from?

Regards,
Joe

Fahel wrote:
Where did you buy your battery from?
Regards, Joe


I bought it at e-bay. The price varies dependeing on other bidders.
got mine for $48 (brand new). Postage and handling included, the tota
price came up to $62.50. My LBS qoutes $120. It could be cheaper i
other shops, but I am sure not as cheap as $62.50

The seller was good, and I noticed this morning that he has put anothe
battery for sale. The current bid is $20. If you're interested, you ca
find it at www.ebay.com.au in the sporting goods category unde
cycling/parts and accessories

Cheers, Amir


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Hey amirm,

what kind of runtime and recharge time do you get/need from your
Vistalite system?



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flyingdutch wrote:
Hey amirm,
what kind of runtime and recharge time do you get/need from your
Vistalite system?


Hey 'dutch

For the NiMH, VistaLite says a fully charged battery should last 1.
hours with a 10W light. I use a 10W light. I tested my new battery an
it runs the 10W light for 75 minutes pretty steadily. I say that becaus
the NiCad runs for almost 70 minutes, but after the first 15 minutes i
starts to turn yellow (why??). The NiMH is 2200 mAH, so you ca
calculate the run time according to your light's wattage (eg for a 10
light: 10/6 = 1.67A = 1670 mH; 2200/1670 =~1.3H)

I still use my dumb 300mA VistaLite recharger which takes 8 hours t
charge a depleted NiMH. My commute back takes more or less 45 minutes
and using the way as "Random Data" explained before, I charge it for 4.
hours using a timer. It's been quite good. With a 600mA charger, th
recharge time should be half then

Cheers, Amir


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