Cat Eye TL-LD1100 in the US
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varuscelli
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Interesting. The Cateye USA site still doesn't even show them, I don't think. I've not searched too hard, but the few places I looked didn't really go into any detail about what improvements were made to the light (other than adding an extra "1" to the model number...
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Szemhazai
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According to the Japanese site 1000/1100 looks the same .
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varuscelli
Flashlight Enthusiast
Oops, I need to amend that.
The USA site shows the TL-LD1000 on their products page, but shows the TL-LD1100 on their comparison chart.
But I still haven't seen anything that shows what the difference is in the specs. Perhaps they're using some new and improved LED? I have read a claim of the new TL-LD1100 being 80 percent brighter than the TL-LD1000 but I personally haven't seen where that's stated by Cateye.
varuscelli
Flashlight Enthusiast
OK, I sent Cateye a quick note asking them about the differences between the TL-LD1000 and the TL-LD1100.
Here is the response:
Here is the response:
Hi Al
While the 1000 and 1100 look identical, the 1100 version is brighter due to improved LED that are speced in the new version, as improved LED become available on the market. The 1100 should also exhibit improved durability over the 1000.
Thanks for your continued support of Cat Eye!
Best regards,
Cat Eye Customer Service and Marketing
TheWalkman
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Cycling Plus, a great UK magazine, gave the 1100 a 10/10 rating last November. (Nice of Cateye to finally bring the light to the US!!) I've personally found C+ reviews to be very fair, accurate and independent of Ad budgets.
Here's a copy of their review I snagged off the web:
Cycling Plus - Nov 2006 : Cateye TL-L.D1100 As far as rear lights go this is the daddy of all the self-contained units. With 10 bright LEDs powered from just two AA batteries, the run time in excess of 100 hours (we actually got 102 hours) in legal flashing mode is simply amazing. The supplied mountings will fit seatposts from 24mm (Cateye claim 24.5mm) up to 32.5mm, with an optional mount available to fit up to 34.5mm. There's also a clip mounting inside the box to enable you to fix the light to a bag or jacket. TWO auttons on the side of the light control the two individual strips of five LEDs, which are laid out in two rows with three pointing rearwards, and a single LED at either end pointing at 90 degrees in each row. The m.o . are Bashing, constant, sequential and fast sequenti order), making 16 ways to have your light turned on. The single best thing about this light is that it's bright, anc bright at almost all viewing angles. Add to that the fact that it's well sealed, very well made, runs for ages and has a good mounting system, and this is a clear winner. : Cycling Plus Rating 10/10
FYI, they just reviewed another Cateye improved taillight, TL-LD610, in the November 2007 edition and gave it a 10/10.
Here's their review of the 610:
Cycling Plus - Nov 2007: Cateye TL-LD610 The old Cateye LD600 was a great rear light and the LD610 is the logical evolution of the design. Powered by two AAA batteries housed inside a well sealed and well made unit, its light comes from five LEDs each with their own lens "nest". The Flex-Tight mounting as found on other Cateye lights is quick and simple to use, not to mention secure and durable. The sealed rubber switch requires you to push and hold to turn it off, meaning you cannot accidentally kill the light - single pushes simply cycle between the flashing or constant modes. With the LEDs mounted further out than the old LD600 this light is more visible from wider angles and also offers longer run times; we managed just under the claimed 30 hours of constant light with 29 hours and a few minutes, but longer than the claimed flashing time of 60 hours with just over 61 hours. . 10/10 - One of the best rear lights you can buy.
I have yet to see either of these lights in person.
FWIW, I have the old LD 1000 and though it's a bright light, the mounting bracket is a bit fiddly and the light is heavy. I use it and it can certainly be seen but I am not enamoured with it. I'm curious to see how the 1100 compares.
Unless you want to go completely over the top and buy a Dinotte, take a look at the Planet Bike Superflash. I lead a weekly night ride with my bike club and can say emphatically that the Superflash is very bright, weighs next to nothing and offers a very wide beam. Though I look forward to seeing the new Cateyes, the Superflash, IMHO, is the everyday blinkie to beat!
Here's a copy of their review I snagged off the web:
Cycling Plus - Nov 2006 : Cateye TL-L.D1100 As far as rear lights go this is the daddy of all the self-contained units. With 10 bright LEDs powered from just two AA batteries, the run time in excess of 100 hours (we actually got 102 hours) in legal flashing mode is simply amazing. The supplied mountings will fit seatposts from 24mm (Cateye claim 24.5mm) up to 32.5mm, with an optional mount available to fit up to 34.5mm. There's also a clip mounting inside the box to enable you to fix the light to a bag or jacket. TWO auttons on the side of the light control the two individual strips of five LEDs, which are laid out in two rows with three pointing rearwards, and a single LED at either end pointing at 90 degrees in each row. The m.o . are Bashing, constant, sequential and fast sequenti order), making 16 ways to have your light turned on. The single best thing about this light is that it's bright, anc bright at almost all viewing angles. Add to that the fact that it's well sealed, very well made, runs for ages and has a good mounting system, and this is a clear winner. : Cycling Plus Rating 10/10
FYI, they just reviewed another Cateye improved taillight, TL-LD610, in the November 2007 edition and gave it a 10/10.
Here's their review of the 610:
Cycling Plus - Nov 2007: Cateye TL-LD610 The old Cateye LD600 was a great rear light and the LD610 is the logical evolution of the design. Powered by two AAA batteries housed inside a well sealed and well made unit, its light comes from five LEDs each with their own lens "nest". The Flex-Tight mounting as found on other Cateye lights is quick and simple to use, not to mention secure and durable. The sealed rubber switch requires you to push and hold to turn it off, meaning you cannot accidentally kill the light - single pushes simply cycle between the flashing or constant modes. With the LEDs mounted further out than the old LD600 this light is more visible from wider angles and also offers longer run times; we managed just under the claimed 30 hours of constant light with 29 hours and a few minutes, but longer than the claimed flashing time of 60 hours with just over 61 hours. . 10/10 - One of the best rear lights you can buy.
I have yet to see either of these lights in person.
FWIW, I have the old LD 1000 and though it's a bright light, the mounting bracket is a bit fiddly and the light is heavy. I use it and it can certainly be seen but I am not enamoured with it. I'm curious to see how the 1100 compares.
Unless you want to go completely over the top and buy a Dinotte, take a look at the Planet Bike Superflash. I lead a weekly night ride with my bike club and can say emphatically that the Superflash is very bright, weighs next to nothing and offers a very wide beam. Though I look forward to seeing the new Cateyes, the Superflash, IMHO, is the everyday blinkie to beat!
Zero_Enigma
Enlightened
It would be nice if the unit was regulated.
Still waiting for light comparison and mor einfo.
Zero_Enigma
Still waiting for light comparison and mor einfo.
Zero_Enigma
I bought a LD-1100 yesterday here in sweden and on the box there's a sticker stating "100% brighter approx than TL-LD1000". Not denying the output is good I suspect this statement is hype, like other hype I've seen from cateye in the past.
The bracket is flimsy and prone to failure according to user-reviews on the net, and I can believe that. On this unit that's heavier than anything else on the market, cateye insists on using the same old cheap and poor bracket that they have used for ages for anything that attaches to the seatpost.
/Jonas J
The bracket is flimsy and prone to failure according to user-reviews on the net, and I can believe that. On this unit that's heavier than anything else on the market, cateye insists on using the same old cheap and poor bracket that they have used for ages for anything that attaches to the seatpost.
/Jonas J
varuscelli
Flashlight Enthusiast
Hey, I heard that they were only 80% brighter! But maybe those are the factory seconds...
