The other day I was driving home, I know I shouldn't confess this in the Commuting section) when I saw this intense flashing red light about 100-150 feet ahead. It was on the back of a commuting bike.
Does anyone know if lights like this are commercially available for bikes? It was extremely effective for visability. What are the brightest rear flashers people know of?
I hope it wasn't just a motorcycle light that was modified.
Thanks
Quillfred
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10-10-2006, 08:06 AM #1
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Bright Rear Lights
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10-10-2006, 08:39 AM #2
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http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=22737
Was it something like this? There are LOTS of red blinky lights available.Bork Bork, Hork Hork!!
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10-10-2006, 10:05 AM #3
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Someone at bikeforums.net posted photos of a test of a Cateye TL-LD1000 (or whatever it's called), and I could not believe how bright it was from 1/4 mile away. I bought one and it is easily the brightest bike light I have ever seen. You can't even stand to look at it when it's on.
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10-10-2006, 01:29 PM #4
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Tres cool. It's on sale at REI, too.
http://www.rei.com/online/store/Sear...LD1000&x=0&y=0
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10-10-2006, 07:31 PM #5
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Oooh, nice.
Darn, I've already gone way over my bike budget! (I have a Nite-Ize, which is fine for the non-dark I ride in, so I shouldn't be gazing longingly at the Cat-Eye)
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10-10-2006, 07:48 PM #6
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Here's a really bright light for a bike. I use it on the back of my BOB. It's so bright, it's almost blinding to anyone following right behind.
I have a Cateye something-or-other on the bike. It's great. I've been impressed with most of the Cateye light products.
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11-03-2006, 12:34 PM #7
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Right on. This light is fantastic. Lots of options--different flashes. You can run both switches for super bright or just one switch for bright. Works great.
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11-03-2006, 01:28 PM #8
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I want to thank all who responded with great suggestions and ideas. I think it is a very important topic to bring up here as visibility is so important.
As I am soon to be gainfully unemployed in 12 days, I have put most purchases on hold. I will be running as many errands as I can via bike so I might have to get something sooner.
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