There’s nothing wrong with insertable batteries if you only tend to use your cycle lights occasionally, which makes the CatEye HL-EL135 and Omni 5 combination okay. Both front and rear use replacement batteries.(Image credit: Rob Clymo) CatEye HL-EL135 and Omni 5: Battery life If you’re going to wash dirt off the frame and wheels of your bike, best remove the lights and clean them separately. The lights will work for rainy commutes, but we wouldn’t recommend submerging the lights or subjugating them to jets of water for any reason, as you’ll need IPX5 or higher for that. They seem more than capable of fending off the worst of any winter, which is fine as IPX4 offers protection against splashes of water and wet weather. You also get the benefit of IPX4 waterproofing and, as previously mentioned, the tight fit of the battery casing cover is reassuringly sealed on both models. Both lights have settings that can be changed to suit the cycling scenario or rider preferences such as always on, flashing intermittently, or a strobe effect in the case of the rear-facing one. Meanwhile, the Omni 5 rear-facing light offers up five LEDs and delivers 360-degree visibility. The front unit is certainly bright, with 150 Lumens and three LEDs. That means less in the way of features, but they do just work and require very little in the way of fixing and even less effort to turn on and off. Intermittent flashing and strobe settingsĪlongside the FlexTight mounting brackets, another big part of the appeal of the CatEye HL-EL135 and Omni 5 lights is their simplicity.Simplicity and low price means lack of features.However, in terms of keeping moisture out, this is a real bonus. These can be quite tricky to get off and on again, and care is needed to ensure you don't split the plastic. The body of both lights is slender, with removable covers where the batteries need to be inserted. Flexibility is the watchword here.Įlsewhere, although the bulk of the construction is plastic, both lights feel sturdy and able to fend of being dropped or knocked about a bit. Alternatively, the lights can be fixed to a cycle bag, your clothing or a helmet depending on preference. This is especially so if you have, or ride, more than one cycle.īoth the CatEye HL-EL135 and Omni 5 come with clever FlexTight mounting brackets, or rather, strap-like creations that allow quick and easy fixing to just about any type of frame or handlebar configuration. One of the most appealing things about a decent bike light, aside from its ability to let you see and be seen, is being able to get it on and off your bike. Flextight mounting brackets are easy & quick to use.The Joint Administrators act as agents of the Company and without personal liability.(Image credit: Rob Clymo) CatEye HL-EL135 and Omni 5: Design Registered address: 2nd Floor, 110 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6EUįollowing the making of the Administration Order on 24 October 2023, the affairs, business and property of the Company are being managed by the appointed Joint Administrators Anthony John Wright and Alastair Rex Massey. Use may affect your credit score or make credit less accessible or more expensive for you.

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