CatEye ViZ150 Bike Rear Taillight Review - feat. 150 Lumen + Snap Mount + 3 LED + Rechargeable
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- The CatEye ViZ lineup of taillights combine transparent lens designs and high visibility LEDs to ensure you’re visible during the day or night. In this review, we’ll be looking at the CatEye ViZ150 taillight which is the smallest and most affordable variation in the lineup. The ViZ150 retails for an affordable $29.95 and it features a bright 150 lumen output. As with other CatEye products, the ViZ150 uses their OptiCube lens which optimizes the visibility of the three LEDs in the taillight. The ViZ150 also has a compact and fully transparent lens which helps the taillight achieve an impressive 300 degree visibility. CatEye programs the ViZ150 with four output modes with runtime that range from 5-70 hours and a micro USB port to recharge it.
To mount the light, CatEye uses a clever Snap System which consists of a square base and their SP-15 bracket. This lets you mount the light vertically or horizontally to accommodate different bike geometries or rider preferences. The SP-15 bracket has also been updated to handle aero or round seat posts by using a dual groove design. It’s a simple mount design that uses a rubber ladder strap to secure it against the bike. You can easily remove the Viz150 from the base if you plan to park the bike outside or want to recharge the light. Note, CatEye does not include a body clip mount which would have been useful for mounting the taillight to a saddlebag or clothing.
The Cateye ViZ taillights all use a three LED design with the LEDs placed in a row. For optimal side visibility, the entire body of the light is transparent which allows the entire taillight to illuminate when powered on. This lets you see inside the taillight at the circuit board and internal battery. Additionally, the transparent design gives the ViZ150 an impressive 300 degree visibility and ensures people see you from any angle. The light is also quite compact and is only slightly larger than a AAA battery. Branding is limited to CatEye printed on one side and ViZ150 on the other. The main body is red while the front of the lens is a transparent white which gives the light an interesting appearance.
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00:00 Intro
00:11 Unboxing + Specs
02:07 Fit + Finish
05:39 Light Output
06:42 Comparison (Reelight GEM+ / KNOG Blinder / NiteRider / Bontrager Flare RT)
08:20 The Final Score
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Hi there. I use the Cateye Viz450 and is amazing. Great visibility in the day and in the night. Rain and heavy rain ☑️Price 42€.Top lights. Regards from Porto City, Portugal ✌🏼🇵🇹
Cateye bicycle lights still use micro USB :/
Yes, unfortunately it seems like CatEye is a bit slow to move to USB-C. Hopefully their newer products start to make that transition.
Yes, is true but, the product is still great. Fantastic lights.
It is not a smart tail light that doesn't have the brake sensor.
That's correct, this taillight doesn't have a brake sensor, ambient light sensor or bluetooth connectivity. If you're looking for more features then taillights like the Bontrager Flare RT, Magicshine Seemee 300 or Moon Sports Helix Sense are better options.@@bjaymendoza46
@@TheSweetCyclists I just ordered the seemee300 as an additional tail light because my RTL508 is not so bright specially during daylight.
I have & use some of the older CatEye front and real lights running on an AA battery. They use a similar square mounting point & I have brackets for them on both my main bikes rear carriers. This would be an easy swap in for me, however I prefer a more powerful front light because I live in a rural area.
CatEye has quite a few options to choose from for front and rear lights so you should be able to find something that works for you.
Thanks god bless
Hi! Thanks for sharing this review. Would reckon if this fits a D-shaped seatpost (such as the Scott Addict or Giant D-fuse)?
Is there a battery indication function, even if simple? Thanks
According to CatEye the seat post is designed for D-shaped posts so it's worth a try (the manual says 130 mm circumference). The Vi150 does not have any battery status checker, but the indicator (below the power button) will start flashing once the battery status is low and the light automatically switches to a power saving flash mode (good for 1hr).
I use this light. You can buy clip to this taillight(it's called Cateye C-2).
Thanks - that's good to know.
I like your focus on Cons. For me Micro USB is a deal breaker. Will not buy it at all. Also the firm body mount is a must.
Can you tilt the light once mounted? Thx.
No, the mount has a rigid design so you can't adjust the angle.
@@TheSweetCyclists , Thx. I will have to go for one of the accessories, even when the thing becomes bulky. I aim for the most powerful flash and angle adjustment.
Unfortunately most taillight mounts don't have adjustable angles anymore, they usually use flush rubber mounts. The only ones that come to mind that I've reviewed are the Bontrager Flare Rt and Planet Bike Rojo 100@@cristobalperezhuertas5362
@@cristobalperezhuertas5362 I use the Viz 100 and find that its beam pattern is a lot wider than I had expected so the fixed angle isn't a problem.
However, I now use it with a Cateye SP-6 bracket from my old light and prefer this to the rubber band fixing. The SP-6 fits round seatposts with 26.5-30.5mm diameter and the angle is adjustable. It's cheap and definitely worth a look and lots of Cateye models over the years use the same mount shape.
You can reverse the mount so it sits at an angle