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  1. #1
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    Apr 2009
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    Non-commuter seeks tail light

    I'm looking for a cheapish tail light to add a little extra visibility. I'm riding during the day, primarily morning and evening--I'm home well before dark. I had a Nite Rider TL 5.0 until yesterday . My criteria are: must be less than $30, ideally less than $25, and it must have a clip mount, as there's not a lot of my seat post visible with my giant bag there.

    Thanks in advance!
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  2. #2
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    Oct 2004
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    I don't like tail lights that clip onto the seatpost, so I have a couple of these attached to my saddlebag (I secure them with gumbands so they don't fall off). More than sufficient --- using more than one also gives you some visibility from the side.

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  3. #3
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    Sep 2007
    Location
    Uncanny Valley
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    You can't go wrong with the PlanetBike Super Flash. That thing is CRAZY bright, but it also has a "regular" setting for if you're in a paceline or whatever and don't want to blind the rider behind you. Most LBS have them.
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  4. #4
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    Nov 2009
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    How about a seat stay mounted light? I have a really bright one, it has different modes of course, on my LHT. It cost $19 and am happy with it. Sadly though it is at home and I can't remember what it is...will try and remember to post the name tonight when I finally get home.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    WA State
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    I second the Planetbike Superflash. Really bright, relatively cheap, pretty sturdy.
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  6. #6
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    Melbourne Oz
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    +1 for the Superflash, but keep an eye on it in the wet.

 

 

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