![]() ![]() There are more socially acceptable modes, but you could also just buy a less powerful, cheaper light. In some specific use-cases you might appreciate this amount of power, but for most cyclists it is overkill and potentially a little provocative. At the time of this review, Evans Cycles have 49% off.As the name suggests, Cateye's Viz 450 rear light can throw out an extremely bright beam, although the full power is reserved for an intermittent flash in the 'Daytime Hyperflash' mode. But that means there are some amazing deals around for this light either as a front and rear set or individually. Since this review, CatEye have updated the Nima with the Nima 2. The only real draw back we found is that it isn't the brightest with only a single LED compared to some other auxiliary lights on the market but with it's good looks, ease of use and range of light modes, the CatEye Nima works very well. ![]() It is compact, discrete, simple and stylish. The CatEye Nima ticks most of the boxes for us. Whether it be on a sunny Sunday club ride, an early morning commute or riding home at as the streetlights are switching on. Although this can be a bit fiddly to fit as the band hooks on from either side of the light bracket.ĬatEye Nima Safety Light Review ConclusionĪt AATR we are big fans of safety lights being used at anytime of the day. This means the CatEye Nima will fit the majority of bikes. There are no buttons or switches so it is easy to use even when wearing full-finger gloves.The seat post/handlebar mount is a simple, thick rubber 'O' ring, allowing you to attach the tiny LED to a tube between 22.0 and 32.0mm in diameter. CatEye call it ClickTec™ but essentially you can simply push and click the light at the base to switch it on, off or change modes. The on/off function is well thought out too. The semi-transparent casing on the Nima is strong and very well made yet simple and stylish, giving an elegant finish. The light modes are eye-catching, making it an excellent auxiliary or backup light should your main rear light fail mid-ride. The run times vary depending on the mode you choose and the battery life but all are impressive as shown in the table below.The single LED means this is not the brightest (rear) light on the market but the key thing to remember is that this is a safety light and not really suited as a main rear light. There are 4 different light modes including flashing, constant, rapid and pulse. Although we tested the rear version of the CatEye Nima Safety Light, both front and rear lights feature a single LED which is powered by 2x CR2032 batteries. With dimensions of 30.6 x 30.6 x 26.9 mm, and weighing in at a tiny 20 grams, it is the sort of light you will be happy to leave attached to your bike any time of the day. The Nima (safety) light or SL-LD130-F to give it the technical name, is a neat little unit. With Autumn on the doorstep and the nights getting darker earlier, we have had a play with the commuter-friendly CatEye Nima Safety Light. CatEye boast an impressive product catalog offering nearly 30 different headlights, rear lights, safety lights and reflector options. The company was originally founded in Japan in 1954 and ever since has been at the forefront of cycle light technology. ![]() CatEye are a household name when it comes to bicycle lights. ![]()
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