Lights! Lights! Action! (No camera needed!)

[out_spokin']

While there are plenty that are VERY good, almost all I've seen are plenty good enough for what you're talking about. Just get one from a reputable manufacturer (planet bike, cateye, nite rider, etc. -- mostly because you'll be sure to get decent mounting hardware) from your LBS or lump it in with your Amazon order and you'll be good to go for at or under $10. If you're deciding between any two go with the one that can either mount on your seatpost or switch for a clip that allows you to put on your clothing or a bag -- they're really versatile that way for future use (walking, commuting at night, whatever!) Oh, and get one that takes normal batteries, don't mess around with off-size deals. Hey, Amazon's got the NiteRider TL 5.0 for under $7.19. I'd jump on that...

[msincredible]

Planet Bike Superflash.

I have gotten compliments from drivers on my visibility with it.

[owlice]

Thanks, all!

msincredible, you must have sent me a telepathic message, for when I went to the bike shop to pick up my newly-tuned riding machine last night, I bought a Superflash. Wow, is that thing bright!! Almost scary, that! Same price as at Amazon. Not the least expensive thing out there, but who knows? Maybe I'll start riding after sunset/before sunrise. (heh heh heh... "before sunrise"... yeah, right! )

Kalidurga, lightless in the tunnel?? One thing I learned the one time I took my kid camping: you're never too old to be afraid of the dark!! (Other things I learned include don't pound tent stakes all the way in, and suspend bad word fines when putting up and taking down a tent. Oh, I learned so much that trip!!)

I'll have to see about walking through without lights... (I'm such a coward!)

[Kalidurga]

Kalidurga, lightless in the tunnel?? One thing I learned the one time I took my kid camping: you're never too old to be afraid of the dark!! (Other things I learned include don't pound tent stakes all the way in, and suspend bad word fines when putting up and taking down a tent. Oh, I learned so much that trip!!)

I'll have to see about walking through without lights... (I'm such a coward!)

It's really not that bad. I honestly feel more comfortable in there once my eyes have adjusted to the dark than I do with a flashlight. You really can see much more than you would expect. Being able to see only a small area and then absolutely nothing is much freakier to me.



I once had to walk through Savage Tunnel on the Greater Allegheny Trail when the lights weren't working. It was overcast that day so very little outside light entered the tunnel and I kept imagining the huge doors on either end of the tunnel suddenly swinging shut. That was scary.



See? Big difference.

[msincredible]

msincredible, you must have sent me a telepathic message, for when I went to the bike shop to pick up my newly-tuned riding machine last night, I bought a Superflash. Wow, is that thing bright!! Almost scary, that! Same price as at Amazon. Not the least expensive thing out there, but who knows? Maybe I'll start riding after sunset/before sunrise. (heh heh heh... "before sunrise"... yeah, right! )

Nice, glad it worked out!