Cateye (I think) rear light, circa 1992

[Mercianbloke]

Hi guys, I'm after a Cateye rear light that I had in the early 1990s. I spent several hours yesterday looking for it, convinced I had it in a box somewhere, but I must have chucked it years back. I haven't seen it in a very long time.

I can't find a picture, but I can describe it. It was fist-sized, with a roughly oval red lens. The body was purple plastic. The batteries (4 * AA) were inserted almost vertically, at a near right-angle to the lens; parallel to the seatpost. The body shape was therefore like a fat upsidedown L. The seatpost clamp was a bit of rubber on the back of the case, into which a nylon strap was inserted. One end of the strap had a polished metal clasp with teeth. You took the strap around the seatpost and back through the metal clasp, which closed tightly using the teeth to grip the strap. I don't recall where the power switch was.

I'm pretty sure it was a Cateye light, but it seems lights of that vintage aren't common on the internet so I just can't find a picture anywhere

I'm also after the frame mount for an early 1990s Kryptonite lock if anyone has one.

 

[Mercianbloke]

Just to add, the closest thing I can find is the Cateye HL-500, which is a front light.

But if you imagine the battery compartment being vertical, not horizontal - that's the style.

/edit - found the light! I just need to buy one now. It's a Cateye TL-510.

 

[Mercianbloke]

Sorry to be spamming, this is the exact light I'm after. If anyone has one, please let me know.

 

[legrandefromage]

Weirdly, I have the front in blue.

I do also have the rear in grey if still required but like you it may take some time to unearth from the shed of mystery

 

[caemis]

I have one in black... Send me a PM if you're interested...

 

[Raging_Bulls]

Re:

There's a black one on Ebay.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cat-Eye-Halo ... SwO41aRUOx

If it really needs to be purple, I'd suggest getting this one anyway so you can use it for spares if you find a broken purple one or one that ends up dying after a while. With such old and uncommon parts, having some spares is never a bad idea.

 

[Mercianbloke]

Re:

Thanks guys, I'd seen the black one and I'm definitely considering it. But I've also seen this:

https://www.usedproducts.nl/webshop/cat ... nieuw.html

I don't understand how that website works but I know someone in NL who should be able to help me get it, if it's still available. I'd prefer purple as the bike is half purple and it's a very 90s colour scheme.

 

[Mercianbloke]

Got it Brand new, never opened, never used. Mint condition.