anotherdeadhero – Member
The LD1100 isn't anywhere near as bright as more modern designs like the smart. On flash mode becuase the rows are not syncronised, it dosn't appear to flash at all if you are further than 50 yards away (like most approaching traffic). Its battery life is woeful. Becuase it uses the same clamp design as the lighter units, it snaps mounts all the damn time.
I used an LD1000 and an LD1100 for quite a few years commuting. The only good thing about them is they're fairly robust, both of my self ejecting units managed to just about survive being driven over by a Ford Sierra or kicked around a NSL dual carriageway.
You forgot to mention they cost nearly £30 quid 😉
Not sure what you mean about 'not synchronised' – just push both 'on' buttons at once 😉
I like the effect of them when they're not synchronised anyway, the light appears to 'pulse' rather be merely 'on' 'off' 'on' 'off'
Know what you mean about battery life but then it's dead easy to change the batts (the side comes off, fingers only, no need to remove from the bracket even) – I use rechargeables and keep them fully topped up.
The Smart 1/2 watt is a fantastic light but like I said it's very focussed and not as good as the Cateye for all round visibility.
Like I said, you need two.
Or three. You said you already have a helmet light. If you don't, mount one of these on the back: