Who knows where the time goes...

It's amazing how time flies. We started TurboCat in the fall of 1988 because we had discovered night riding and thought it was a blast. Still do! We thank our thousands of loyal customers who appreciate our approach to product design.

Ride on, have fun, and stay in touch!

Riser Bars & TurboCat QRs – Our original S32 and S47 won't work on all riser bars. Some models, like the Easton Monkey Lites, require a minor modification to the QRs. We can e-mail you that information.

Current QR32 & QR 47 SERIES 2 don't include the bar that connects the quick releases and will work on all risers. If you have an old system, we can easily modify it to the current configuration.

TrailGuide HeadBand – Our TrailGuide helmet lights have always been used for a surprising range of outdoor nighttime activities that don't necessarily require helmets.

Enter the TrailGuide HeadBand, a simple $20 accessory that adjusts to fit anyone and hold the TrailGuide light firmly in place on your forehead. If you need one, ask your dealer to order a TG-HB for you, or call us directly at (800) 869-7618.

Recycle It! – We recycle and use recycled materials wherever possible, and TurboCat shipments are packed with a special filler made from recycled polystyrene. We encourage you to reuse or recycle it instead of throwing it away.

Battery recycling is a critical part of this picture. It is never a good idea to add worn out batteries of any kind to the landfill, so we encourage you to dispose of them correctly.

Lead-acid batteries can usually be dropped off where car batteries are recycled, or call 1-800-SAV-LEAD.

To find your local place to drop off used ni-cad or ni-mh battery packs, call 1-800-8-BATTERY. Many retailers – Radio Shack, Sears, Best Buys, etc. – accept batteries for recycling.

Tighten up those StrapLocks! – When installed properly, the straps will stay tight, even during rough and wet off-road rides.

Here's the trick. Stand if front of the bike and aim the beam where you want it. Push down HARD on the light, then pull VERY HARD on the strap and lock it back on itself. Don't let go until the velcro is closed. Avoid moving the light up and down after the strap is tight. Also, clean the rubber mounting pad occasionally with rubbing alcohol. Or add our elegant aluminum CNC'd QR for $30.00 per light.

If You Have Oversize Bars – Our very trick CNC machined QRs are now available for 31.8 mm oversize bars. Suggested Retail is $30.00 and you can get them from your local TurboCat dealer or directly from us if there's not a dealer near you. Also, these QRs can be easily adapted to work on other brands.

Ni-Cad or Ni-MH? Ni-mhs are smaller, weigh less and are more environmentally friendly than ni-cads. However, years of experience have shown us that ni-cads are the best batteries to use for bike lights. They deliver 40% more recharge cycles that ni-mhs and – most importantly – they hold their voltage better as the battery ages. This means that a 2 or 3 year old ni-cad will provide brighter light than a ni-mh of similar age. This is particularly noticeable at higher wattages. (We still supply ni-mhs where the question of weight overrides all other factors.)

Can't fit a water bottle battery on your bike? – No problem, just go to http://www.twofish.biz/bike.html and look for THE BLACK STRAP. It's a great product that will usually allow you to fit a waterbottle battery on your bike.

No TurboCat dealer near you? Just give us a call at (800) 869-7618 or shoot us an email at turbocat@gte.net. We'll help you figure out which setup is best for your type of riding and ship it directly to you.

Innovations – Bike lights have changed dramatically in the many years we’ve been making them. During those years, we’ve introduced a number of key design ideas. A number of light manufacturers have adopted our innovations. Others should!

• DualSource systems. A wide angle light on the bars and a spot on the helmet, two batteries and two chargers. The best of both worlds -- especially for technical single-track and 24-Hour racing.

• Three year battery warranty. Full coverage in the first year; prorated in the second and third. Some companies offer 6 months; some less.

• One year bulb warranty. Most of our competitors don't offer a warranty on their bulbs.

• Adjustable dual-beams. All our dual-beam systems allow individual aim of low and high beams. Low in close, high further out, precisely where you want them.

• Easily accessible thumb switch for high beam. Easy on easy off.. The switch is right by your thumb

• Intuitive switching. You go from "low" to "high" and right back to "low" – not through "off." And you don't have to scroll through all modes when all you want is your high beam.

• Upgradeable single beams and modular systems. Our single beam lights have always been easily upgraded to dual beams. There is no cost penalty if the high beam is added later.