As another lover of riding in the dark, all I can say is you can never have too many lights and reflective stuff. My evening commutes are getting darker. I'll be hanging up my speedy Ruby, with it's skinny tires, in favor of my trusty LHT very soon. The Surly, nicknamed The Tank, has wider tires, full fenders, all my light mounts and is my "ride through anything" bike. I know summer is really over when the Tank becomes my daily ride. Next thing you know I'll be hunting for my extra set of wheels with the studded tires. You've gotta love living with four seasons! bikerHen