dave wrote:
On 17 Feb 2018 20:28:47 -0500, Frank Krygowski wrote:

DRL

Also, the Reelights are practically useless off-angle (in candela):

As even 0.02 cd is not invisible (at night), you'd need much better
accident data to conclude that.

Yes, the Reelights are probably beneficial at night, depending on
conditions. As for absolute proof that they are incredible DRLs, watch
this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD3-Hr9kDHQ I couldn't see any of
those bikes without the Reelight flashers -- and without the arrows
pointing to the flashers. The new generation Cio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ombe_YCrTeI Wow!

Dim; Flicker; View obstructed -- the Lucas three-way switch found a worthy,
automated heir.

Yes. At about 4:00 and at about 6:00 in that video, you see the light
could be replaced by firefly in a jar.

Had she opted for the plain "greenline" Marathon (or anything better)
instead of the extra diapered one she seems to be guerilla-marketing, she
could have invested the saved power in a "1.5 W" generator hub.

Nah. I've seen fireflies much brighter than that. And a firefly in a jar
is completely organic and recyclable. No plastics at all.

You aren't advocating cruelty to live animals, are you ?!?!2