Wet and Dark Commuting - Lights Advice?

[DebW]

I ride with a 10W light on my helmet as well as flashing lights on front and rear of the bike. Something about being able to put light where I'm looking makes me prefer the helmet-mounted light. The other advantage is that when a car approaches you from a side street and you're not sure if the driver has seen you, you can flash your light in the driver's eyes and be pretty sure he/she knows you're there.

[Quillfred]

The bike actually came with non-disc Avid brakes. I can switch out to disc though. After buying Cygolite's 16W handlebar light, new Shimanon 520 pedals, rack, fenders, rack bag, winter gloves and shoe covers I am just about set except for a helmet cover that I will buy from our lovely TEAM ESTROGEN.

Thanks for the extra light tips. I am a safety freak.

I just got done from my first clipped in ride. Almost, but didn't fall (yet : )

[CorsairMac]

The bike actually came with non-disc Avid brakes. I can switch out to disc though. After buying Cygolite's 16W handlebar light, new Shimanon 520 pedals, rack, fenders, rack bag, winter gloves and shoe covers I am just about set except for a helmet cover that I will buy from our lovely TEAM ESTROGEN.

Thanks for the extra light tips. I am a safety freak.

I just got done from my first clipped in ride. Almost, but didn't fall (yet : )

I figure the more we "shine" the more we'll be seen! Good luck on the commute - let us know how it goes!!

and Bravo on the first clipless ride!! Well Done!!!