Stay Visible on the Road with CAT EYE Rapid X3 USB Rechargeable LED Bike Safety Light Review

The only improvement I suggest is the magnetic charging connection. With any type of USB connector, the connector will eventually wear out and moisture can enter the device, even though the item is advertised as weatherproof. Other than that, it's exactly as advertised, with raised sides that give off light that can be seen from the side as well as in passing. Good feature: Cycling in a group without too much distracting to the cyclists following you who would be visually overwhelmed…

I have 2 of these Cateye Rapid X3 lights and have been using them (on 2 bikes) for 3 years to cycle to work. IMO, the Cateye Rapid X3 is one of the best night security lights because it's bright (for night time use). ), has a wide-angle view (very good to see from the side and behind) and has a large variable flicker (changes speed and brightness). Battery life is good. I only have to charge once a week. However, it doesn't work for daytime use. It's still useful for daytime safety, but there…

I ride a tricycle and it's perfect for a flagpole. One big difference from all other models in this guise I've looked at: the USB port is on the bottom instead of the back, so you can charge it IN THE SPOT without having to completely remove it like the others. Flash images are good, bright enough. A cool feature is that you can turn on each side separately, including firing different flash patterns at once, or flashing one instead of the other. The biggest problem are the switches: They are…

Turns out this flashlight isn't even splashproof, let alone fully waterproof. The charging socket is only covered by a cheap rubber plug that stays in place. I drove in the rain, wet road dirt got in with condensation, and now the lamp is useless. Doesn't come with a permanent mount (its "optional", not included) so it can stay on the bike horizontally or vertically, just mounts to the back seat or to a frame tube that is almost never horizontal or vertical . However, the "gaze" angle seems…

I've had the original cat's eye for many years and it still works great! I just thought it was time to upgrade to a newer device with brighter LEDs, lithium-ion batteries, and convenient USB charging. I used the included Deep-V rubber mount for my aero seatpost like it was made specifically for my Cervelo. I'll say the rubber mounts make me a little nervous because of the old "zipper" that came with the original Cat Eye, but I still have faith in the connection to the bike. The highlight is the

Pros: Very light. Also for day rides. A good choice for the average passenger who wants to stand out. Strange: It has two rows of lights with different buttons. To be honest, I'd rather just press a button to turn on the light. I've read that some people like it when one row stays on and the other blinks, so I think they're ok with two buttons. I would have liked it to be easier to use. One button please. The bad: It's only held on with those dull silicone rubber bands, which are annoying to…

I bought the Rapid X headlights (white and red) about three years ago. I was mostly happy with the performance as both are very noticeable when flashing. However, I always felt that they could be brighter. I ended up turning off both lights. My old Cateye headlight was brighter day and night (flashed in daylight). In addition, my MARS 3 rear light was more visible from a distance, especially in daylight. When I saw that Cateye had upgraded the light, I was itching to get my hands on her. Kate…

While I love this light (I have two now) I won't be buying another one. My last one is sitting in a bag of rice trying to dry out the innards. The problem is that the rubber backing doesn't properly protect the flashlight components from getting wet. There's also a small "boot" that covers the charging port but never stays in place. That's exactly the problem that happened with the first one, and that light lasted a year, maybe two. I liked it so much I replaced it with the same one, but this…