Quote Originally Posted by KnottedYet View Post
I've got reflective sidewall tires, reflective spokees on front and back wheels, OEM reflectors on both wheels, reflective tape and patches on the fenders, forks, rack, pedals, and cranks; reflectors on my pannier and vest and helmet; 6 lights on the bike, 2 lights on the helmet.

But I want MORE light! I want to produce light out the yin-yang to the sides and not just reflect it, because the biggest hazard on this route is side traffic. My concern is that reflectors only work when the reflector is in front of the light source... which it a bit too late for me when the light source is a car perpendicular to me and coming toward me.

I'm leaning toward the Monkeylectric right now. More LEDs, more better!
We must see pictures of your set up! It sounds very festive. I don't have the OEM reflectors, but do have a hub generator & light on the front & a DiNotte taillight that people complain about as being too bright...if they are complaining, then I know they are seeing it. I also have front & rear lights on the helmet. And I agree that I do feel most vulnerable from the side. The helmet light does come in handy...a quick look in the driver's direction generally gets their attention. I'm just tired of having to charge & replace so many batteries. I'd like to get some of those USB chargeable lights.