Brompton CatEye 500 Lumen Front Light 

Thank you so much for these wry, quirky pieces to camera. Always quietly funny. Always informative. And last but not least….the sweet bloopers. Happy Christmas.

BRILLIANT and...er...most illuminating! Thanks for another crackingly informative and beautifully produced video - extra 👍points for gutting it out in the persistent winter drizzle/rain 🥶🌟 Best for 2022 to you all 🤗

Once again, your purchase comparisons are spot on. Thank you for your efforts.

This is so clearly explained, and demonstrated, on a cold wet day and evening... thank you. Each time I watch one of your videos (sent to me by an engineer) I feel myself being pushed closer and closer to replacing my Ammaco Pakka with a Brompton.

Merry Christmas ☃️🎄 and a Happy New Year - Thank you for great contents all year. From Malaysia 🇲🇾

Either light would be great. Loved all of the Christmas lights, Merry Christmas my dear and a happy new year Thank you

Merry Christmast! Lovely Christmas light you have all around you !

thank you for your video! It's very informative with the testing and comparison!

Brilliant video as ever Happy holidays

I use a Cateye AMPP 400 on my Brompton, handlebar mounted. I carry a spare one to clip in so I am not caught out with low charge status. Overall, I get on well with this light. Flashing mode - One thing I have noticed is that the flashing mode electronically interferes with the functions of my Cateye cycle computer - I am guessing this is because the flash-pulse sends out a signal of some kind which clashes with the pick-up signal from the wheel sensor. In my case, I have found a solution by mounting the cycle computer on the frame just behind the main frame hinge, evidently a sufficient distance away from the AMPP 400 to no longer interfere. Mounting the light on the handlebars has advantages and disadvantages. Advantages are that I have easy access to switching on/off and changing modes while riding, and I can easily see charge status throughout the ride. High-mounted means the light can point downwards sufficiently so as to not annoy motorists but still give an excellent spread of light down dark country roads. Disadvantages are that I have to unclip the light to allow a full fold. It also takes up handlebar space (M-style bars) which means mounting other accessories is compromised.

Great Brompton and very nice lady, many thanks!!!

I love allé your videos. You are the best ♥️🚲

I've done it - I've gone and bought a Brompton! I hold an avionics engineer and the Brilliantbikes team responsible, because together you provided so much information, lightly seasoned with some gentle humour. Six speeds (because I need the lower bottom gear) with a rear rack to carry my ham 'n' cheese sandwich... no electric motor because I need the exercise. (If I lived in Surrey I would have bought it from you - honest!)

Big thanks for your awesome video again: )) By the way, do you have any plan to test some front light from other brands? I do have some good replacement options apart from the CatEye's

I bought the 400 from you a few months ago. Mainly because it looks so much better than the 500. It's perfect and super bright.

Certainly lit up the viewing this evening buzz light-year would be proud of the extra 100 lumens , nearly forgot the song = Flash = Queen.

I had the AMPP 800. It's pretty good too

I'm going over to Chobham to see if I can find the light thrown behind the bench.

🎄🎅🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Gone for the AMP1100….(already have the old 400) Fits. Bright! And half price…. 400 will go one the Croix de Fer.

So you can run it from a portable power bank to extend lighting times?

Merry Christmas 🎄 & Happy Holidays 🥳 everyone !!!

I suppose one can get the brighter versions of the CatEye lights. Might be blinding though

A brilliant video literally❗️I am quite happy with my 400 it does a good job lighting a path so I don’t think I’d switch especially if the 500 has only half the run time at full power. Plus I think the 400 just has a better look aesthetically. On another subject have you had any experiences with the Sturmey Archer 5 speed hub? I have a 3 speed and did switch to a 40 tooth chainring but still find myself wishing for a lower gear on steep climbs.🥵

Thanks for sharing. I think if it is using the same mounting as the 400, the angle is still too high and it will be too glaring to traffic in the opposite direction.

Happy Holidays everyone!

Hello, can you help in finding a link where to buy one? I have a 2022 Brompton and I would like the amp 400 or 500 but I can’t find the mounting bracket. Thanks!

Just a simple "MERRY CHRISTMAS!!" to you all at Brilliant Bikes.. and STAY SAFE!

35$ on eBay without the Brompton decal. And it would be more visible on the handle bar.

Nice, but do they interfere with wireless bike computers and other handlebar mounted electronic devices like so many other high lumen front lights do?

The 400 can be rapidly set to maximum brightness with a double press of the button, returning to memory mode with a single press. Does the 500 have this feature?

I suppose it is possible to change the rechargeable battery then, when it is worn down?

Yet another charming and informative video, thank you very much. However, I have a video idea I'd like to pass on (entirely free of charge). I'm intensely curious about which model of Brompton would be faster to ride up and down Box Hill 5 times, immediately after eating a full roast dinner and six mince pies (with extra cream). Is it the 6 speed or the 2 speed? I just have to know the answer. Perhaps you could cover this highly important question in your next video?

So 'pulsing' isn't flashing so is quite legal. ?

Hello, I want you to help me make a decision about the electric brompton bicycle, I have seen one in Barcelona and I live in another city where there are many slopes, to increase the speed mode in the engine you have to stop the bicycle and climb from one to two and from two to three, which makes it difficult to handle the bicycle. Is there another way that when you are riding the bike you can raise or lower the motor assist modes without having to stop the bike? I currently have one that works very well for me and has control of the bicycle on the handlebars and allows me to raise and lower the motor assistance modes without any problem at any time, it is foldable the only thing that the bicycle is a bit heavy for me I would like to buy the Brompton but I have these doubts, I hope you can help me if it is possible to find out if I can use the Brompton in the same way that I use mine, greetings and thank you very much 😊

A handle bar mount light is better. You can adjust the angle and output to the situation. Usually people who low mount it tend to point it more forward and blind oncoming cyclists. At the handlebar it can be angled down for others. 100 lumens or lower. Don’t blind your fellow cyclists. 👍🏻

Brilliantbikes , brilliant lights , but are the batteries replaceable ?.

I had the niterider 900Lum. It turn the night to day..

Water resistant?

Sadly the "ampp" series was a downgrade from the old "volt" if you compare the 800 versions to each other it was the same weight and brightness but literally half the battery time... The poor battery performance wasn't really due to that 100 extra lumens

You should ask for a stunt double, during rain!

I see that it is raining. We haven't has any measurable rain or snow in months.

Much rather have the StVZO GVolt 50 with superior optics rather than either here with their round flashlight beams - especially mounted that low.

It's a broken piece of S. The charge port is designed at a 45 degree angle. Yeah, you heard that right. All charger ports made by all cultures throughout all eras use STRAIGHT ports so that the charger doesn't get bent. They use a 45 degree bent port and guess what, my charger broke after 1 charge. Snapped off the plastic.

The video of passing by bicycle or beams hot to the wall will not give an understanding of how beam will look like on the road and how good it will eliminate it. I'd suggest doing beam shots from riders perspective which is very easy considering these are battery powered lights and not dynamo lights.

Better to get a dynamo!

3 to 6 hours charge time!!