Brompton CatEye 500 Lumen Front Light

[@amandaleigh3852]

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 🤗

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you for watching again and for your lovely comment. Happy Christmas 🎄 and all the best for 2022!

[@johnedwards1685]

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.

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you so much! Happy happy Christmas 🎄 All the very best for 2022!

[@tim2015]

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.

[@brilliantbikes]

They are such fun. So hopefully you will decide to join the fold 😉. Thank you for your lovely comment and for watching!

[@bachbaby6996]

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

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you! Glad they helped! Thank you for watching!

[@anandjeyamohan666]

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

[@brilliantbikes]

Many thanks for watching! Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year! Thank you for your kind comment!

[@kavanobrien6547]

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

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you so much for watching. Strangely local residents to us are Brian May and Brian Blessed - maybe we should try and host our own mini flash Brompton 😀 Happy Christmas 🎄

[@kavanobrien6547]

@@brilliantbikes not a bad idea ? Make a good video = how to make your Brompton more flash or bling with bing .

[@adrianlw2750]

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.

[@flpirate4565]

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

[@brilliantbikes]

Merry Christmas 🎄 hope you have a lovely one and all the best for the New Year 😀

[@cmdctrl]

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

[@neildavis4876]

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.

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you for choosing us! We do rather like the look of the 400!

[@motomoto898]

Agree 💯

[@effyleven]

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

[@brilliantbikes]

😂 sorry we picked it up, it was fine. But you are welcome to visit Chobham anytime! Happy Christmas 🎄

[@tim2015]

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!)

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the fold! We deliver free of charge in the UK, so perhaps for your spares on next Brompton!

[@suzstancova4220]

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

[@brilliantbikes]

Marry Christmas 🎄 hope you have a lovely one, and all the best for the New Year.

[@ettoremassara7418]

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

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you and thank you for watching!

[@KOPI-DAN]

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

[@brilliantbikes]

So glad it was useful. Thank you so much for watching!

[@gracesiu9872]

Merry Christmas 🎄 & Happy Holidays 🥳 everyone !!!

[@brilliantbikes]

Happy 😃 happy holidays 🎄 Thank you for watching

[@owenchuarbx]

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

[@dronespace]

Brilliant video as ever Happy holidays

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Happy holidays too!

[@paulwoo804]

Happy Holidays everyone!

[@brilliantbikes]

Happy 😃 happy holidays Thank you for watching

[@engjoo]

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.

[@FirstLast-jm4dx]

Better to get the Trigo light mount with the GoPro/Cateye bracket. With this setup, you can adjust the angle of the light. I agree with you that many of these bike lights need to be redesigned to have a sharp cut-off to not blind other road users.

[@sheilastallard]

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

[@brilliantbikes]

Merry Christmas 🎄 😀, and all the best for 2022!

[@moniqueviau2702]

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

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment and for watching!

[@dandydon6049]

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

[@tomc8854]

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.🥵

[@brilliantbikes]

Many thanks for your question. The best comparison to the different gearing set ups for the Brompton can be found at the following link: xldev.co.uk/bgc.html It’s fun to play with! Thank you for watching 😃

[@kaiyixu8003]

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

[@SingaporeUntold]

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]

The benefit of the low mount is to shine on the ground and not to interfere with the fold or luggage block. We do often also pop a handlebar mounted light on as well. It is nice to have a bright light on the dark roads so you don’t run over things or potholes Thanks for watching

[@tim2015]

A good thought, but bicycle handlebars are close to eye level for the drivers of most small to medium size cars. On my (20" wheel) bike I have a bright light mounted at brake caliper level, which is very useful on unlit roads and a lower powered flashing light on the handlebars, which makes me much more visible to car drivers.

[@SingaporeUntold]

@@tim2015 it’s about the angle. Your lower one will hit drivers more. Think of it like having a car low beam on the handle bar because it’s angling down but a high beam at the brake caliper area. The advantage of a lower mount light is that it creates shadows on the floor surface if you need to read for obstacles. Most bike lights don’t have a cut off of the beam at the top. Facing up will leak the light up and into others eyes. Try with a wall. But don’t stand right next to the wall. You need to be like 50 ft back or more

[@tim2015]

I forgot to make clear: my brighter light, fitted just above the 20" front wheel's brake caliper, is angled downwards at a suitable angle to light the road's surface a few feet ahead. And the flashing light on the handlebars, which is not bright enough to dazzle or blind car drivers, is set to point horizontally forwards. I chose this combination because, when driving my car, I have been dazzled by dangerously bright bicycle and motorbike lights.

[@SingaporeUntold]

@@tim2015 ok. Seems you thought it out 👍🏻

[@bigtoe333333]

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?

[@brilliantbikes]

Well funny you may ask about hills on Christmas Day! Unfortunately we read this on the way to Toys Hill! To compare the 2 speed electric with the motor and with a standard wheel, and before the cream filled mince pies! Happy Christmas 🎄 and all the best for the New Year!

[@bigtoe333333]

@@brilliantbikes , thank you very much, and I wish a very happy xmas and New Year to all the members of the Brilliant Bikes family, both literal and organisational. I very much see myself as a significant creative influence for the Video, Entertainment and Cinematographic Division of the global arm of the business (if you'll pardon my forwardness in volunteering). In fact, I have an initial video concept to start the Spring 2002 season- which model of Brompton is faster than an angry Jack Russell over 200 yards? These questions keep me up at nights.

[@handsonbrompton7875]

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

[@brilliantbikes]

Wishing you a very merry Christmas too! All the best for 2022!

[@BrianRonald]

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?

[@NEAAFFAIRS]

My ampp 800 do. All ampp do

[@brilliantbikes]

Thanks so much for watching and for the question. Yes both lights have the memory mode, we thought we remembered to record that for both lights.

[@carywatmore]

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

[@Pesmog]

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

[@brilliantbikes]

Many thanks for watching. So sorry we have not tested this and we use GPS based computers (Garmin or iPhone).

[@bobwilliamson5574]

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

[@brilliantbikes]

Many thanks for the question and for watching. No the batteries are not replaceable, they were on the old lights. They are reported to last 300 cycles before they start to loose battery life (we have normally misplaced them by then!)

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

You should ask for a stunt double, during rain!

[@brilliantbikes]

My double doesn’t much like the rain…. Wish she did! Thank you for watching!

[@Ram-69]

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

[@fracecico]

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!

[@brilliantbikes]

Ah many thanks for the question. So sorry the Brackets are not sold alone at the moment. We did make a video on a work around - if this helps kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnLcoIpupq2gpKM

[@boxrick1]

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

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

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

[@brilliantbikes]

Many thanks for the question. No you cannot change the battery. Thank you for watching 😀

[@chrispollard6568]

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

[@brilliantbikes]

Where are you based? It was raining today! But not heavily. Thank you for watching!

[@chrispollard6568]

@@brilliantbikes In the US

[@MrAsh1989]

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.

[@rogerhudson9732]

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

[@lilliansullivan5867]

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

[@petersymons7817]

Water resistant?

[@brilliantbikes]

So far we have found it water resistant! Thanks for watching!

[@mithuharjani3620]

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 😊

[@brilliantbikes]

!Hola! Thanks for watching and asking the great question If using the app - you can change the power using a mobile phone (best mounted on the bars with something like a Quad Lock or Fidlock mount) We are about to make a video on this - so it you can wait a week or two - then we can show it

[@mithuharjani3620]

@@brilliantbikes Hello, thank you very much for the prompt response and I will be waiting for your advice, the Brompton interests me a lot and the only thing that stops me from buying the electric one is that it allows me to increase the assistance levels without having to stop the bicycle, I would like to have a display that was on the handlebar like the bicycle I currently have (torpado model libra), which allows me to raise the help levels at all times from the display, greetings and thanks for your kindness.

[@rogerhudson2814]

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

[@cebcom]

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.

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. I guess you missed the but showing the beam against the walls.

[@shabbos-goy9407]

Better to get a dynamo!

[@brilliantbikes]

Many thanks for watching! We also love our dynamo lighting, we have them on our Bromptons.

[@shabbos-goy9407]

@@brilliantbikes I really enjoy your videos. Especially the droll disposition of the young lady presenting! I am an ardent Brompton disciple having owned a couple for many years. They are a masterpiece much like the Caterham 7. Britain at its very best!

[@brilliantbikes]

You are so kind - thank you for the lovely comments

[@noeliepollie1973]

3 to 6 hours charge time!!

[@brilliantbikes]

Many thanks for the comment. The 3-6 hours is from flat, I guess it is a result of the long run time. Not to bad when you charge overnight or at work 😀

[@noeliepollie1973]

@@brilliantbikes Thank you to and merry Christmas to you all at brilliant bikes and I see your point makes sense 😎