CatEye AMPP1100
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the CatEye AMPP1100. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
12 reasons to buy
- Testers are impressed by the AMPP1100's clarity, quality, coverage, and throw.
- The AMPP1100 features 3x constant nighttime modes, 1x flashing mode, and a ‘hyperconstant’ daytime mode, offering runtimes from 1.5 to 50 hours.
- Owners report that the AMPP1100 is durable.
- The AMPP1100 is sturdy. Owners and testers report little damage after dropping it.
- A ‘ fast recharging circuit’ allows this light to be recharged in as little as 3 hours.
- CatEye claims the AMPP1100 can be charged & discharged ~300 times.
- Testers report that the AMPP1100’s sideways visibility is impressive.
- CatEye’s mounting bracket holds fast on rough roads, throughout test rides.
- A tester found the AMPP1100 stands up well to rain and directed water spray.
- Some reviewers are impressed with the AMPP1100’s run times.
- Testers find the AMPP1100 very easy to operate, even in gloves.
- Optional mounting brackets are available to attach the AMPP1100 to your helmet or fork crown.
5 reasons not to buy
- Some experts believe the AMPP1100 is overpriced, compared to the competition.
- A tester was disappointed that the AMPP1100 could not be mounted below their handlebars.
- Some testers and owners believe that competing lights offer superior run times.
- The CatEye AMPP1100 seems bulky and oversized to some reviewers and owners, especially when mounted on a helmet.
- Some users are disappointed with the lack of spread, on dark off-road trails.
Bottom line
CatEye’s AMPP1100 is a well-built light that offers clear and bright illumination in unlit areas. As such, road riders, commuters, and mountain bikers have all reported favorable experiences using this light. The AMPP1100 is robust and durable, but this may be at the expense of weight and size, both of which are substantial. Nevertheless, users and testers report that this light stood up to being dropped and rained on. Some reviewers say that the AMPP1100 is overpriced, but others maintain that the extra dollars are an investment in longevity, a characteristic that CatEye is renowned for.Expert Reviews
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