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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2014 20:10:23 GMT
Hi I'm new to the forum and road cycling in general. I'm also very new to riding at night and with any kind of lights. I was just wondering what everyone's preferences are for their rear light. I have a light and the 2 options are steady or flashing red light. As a motorist I tend to dislike the flashing rear lights, but I was just wondering what peoples preferences are and if there's any evidence to say either one is better?? Thanks for any help folks. CT ?
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Post by johnc60 on Mar 16, 2014 20:31:42 GMT
I have two rear lights fitted. Use one on constant and one flashing. For longer rides out of town I also use reflective arm/ankle bands with red LED's on. I may look like a Christmas tree but generally find that cars give me more space when overtaking at night.
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Post by Big Brother on Mar 16, 2014 20:37:00 GMT
Hi cjt229 and welcome to the forum.
I run a cheap as chips rear light clipped to the saddle bag which I use with a steady/constant light. I also have a couple of silicon encased led lights which I use on flashing mode fixed to the down tubes. Had no problems being seen with this set up so far.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2014 20:55:33 GMT
Cheers guys.
I've just been fitting my lights and I've also got the one which came on the decathlon saddle bag.
I'll give the combination of flashing and steady a go, see how it works out.
Thanks again folks.
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Post by captslog on Mar 16, 2014 22:24:06 GMT
My youngest son bought one of these years ago not necessarily this 'e-line' one, but certainly made by Smart. The thing I liked about it, (and I've since tried to find one the same) was that it had 5 LEDs instead of the usual 3. The extra two pointed out the sides and made the bike visible from 90 degrees to the side. Excellent idea I thought, and still just a cheap light light.
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Post by Big Brother on Mar 16, 2014 22:27:55 GMT
My youngest son bought one of these years ago not necessarily this 'e-line' one, but certainly made by Smart. The thing I liked about it, (and I've since tried to find one the same) was that it had 5 LEDs instead of the usual 3. The extra two pointed out the sides and made the bike visible from 90 degrees to the side. Excellent idea I thought, and still just a cheap light light. Yep, that's the one I have on beneath my saddle.
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Post by chas on Mar 16, 2014 22:30:56 GMT
I use 2 flashing. 2 because lights sometimes fail or switch themselves off if you hit a pothole and you might not realise. Flashing because they are more noticable and more importantly in these days of very bright lights it tells the fast approaching motorist you are a (relatively) slow moving cyclist. I was hit from behind by a car years ago before flashing lights were legal and I'm convinced it was becase my bright rear lights were indistiguishable from the row of car lights on the sweeping bend ahead of me on a rainy murky evening commute.
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Post by Rocket on Mar 16, 2014 22:42:27 GMT
Hi I'm new to the forum and road cycling in general. I'm also very new to riding at night and with any kind of lights. I was just wondering what everyone's preferences are for their rear light. I have a light and the 2 options are steady or flashing red light. As a motorist I tend to dislike the flashing rear lights, but I was just wondering what peoples preferences are and if there's any evidence to say either one is better?? Thanks for any help folks. CT ? I think you have answered your own question here. Why do you dislike flashing rear lights as a motorist? You would have to be aware of them to dislike them which presumably means they stand out more than a steady light.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2014 23:27:17 GMT
1 flashing, 1 constant.
I have Smart lunar R2 and Cateye TL-LD1100.
Best lights imo. No one can miss me. Well I hope.
They are bright, but I have found this ensures people pass at a safe distance for sure.
Don't take any chances with visibility. But be very careful with very bright front lights.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2014 23:33:50 GMT
I've passed a cyclist in the car who had a TL-LD1100 on (which is what I also had at the time) and it wasn't really that bright. Better than most you see but not that eye catching tbh. At least during the day.
Now I've got a moon shield 60 which is quite a lot brighter. Used flashing during the day if it's overcast/getting towards sunset. If I were to be out at night then it would be on solid as only a flashing light at night isn't that good.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2014 0:04:28 GMT
I dunno maybe he had low batteries or it was angled down? I put Eneloop batteries in mine and I cant really look into it at night. Like it because it has some side leds. Wouldn't say it would be a good daytime sunny day light though. Would need something like that Moon Shield, but don't like the bracket or usb charging only feature Wish someone would bring out a rear cree light that you could use rechargeable batteries like CR123 or 18650 lithium in.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2014 0:14:20 GMT
I dunno maybe he had low batteries or it was angled down? I put Eneloop batteries in mine and I cant really look into it at night. Like it because it has some side leds. Wouldn't say it would be a good daytime sunny day light though. Would need something like that Moon Shield, but don't like the bracket or usb charging only feature Wish someone would bring out a rear cree light that you could use rechargeable batteries like CR123 or 18650 lithium in. Would this not be like what you're looking for: www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Exposure-Lights/Flare-Rear-Light-2014/1J66 ?
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Post by Radchenister on Mar 17, 2014 9:57:28 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2014 10:13:12 GMT
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Post by Steph on Mar 17, 2014 10:46:14 GMT
I have one of these: www.decathlon.co.uk/vioo-300-rear-lighting-black-id_8224154.html
Very happy with it. Seems very bright, can flash or be static (I always have it flashing) and the battery seems to last ok. Also have these: www.decathlon.co.uk/frog-twin-led-light-set-id_8239532.html but they aren't that bright. If it's dull out then they show up, but if it's sunny then you might as well not bother. I even have problems telling if they are on or off when it's sunny. I keep them more for backup.
I prefer using flashing to a static light though, might be more annoying for drivers but I think it's more obvious that you are a bike.
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