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I'm getting tired of not being seen by four wheelers during may daytime
rides. I gave some thought to putting a headlight on the bike and leaving it "on" all the time, like a motorcycle, but think that a forward facing white strobe might be better. I would appreciate comments about this, and any recommendations of what to buy. Thanks, Ernie |
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I'm getting tired of not being seen by four wheelers during may daytime rides. I gave some thought to putting a headlight on the bike and leaving it "on" all the time, like a motorcycle, but think that a forward facing white strobe might be better. I would appreciate comments about this, and any recommendations of what to buy. Thanks, Ernie better check out the laws in your state. In some states, a flashing strobe is only to be used by police/fire department vehicles. Pat in TX |
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I'm getting tired of not being seen by four wheelers during may daytime
rides. I gave some thought to putting a headlight on the bike and leaving it "on" all the time, like a motorcycle, but think that a forward facing white strobe might be better. I would appreciate comments about this, and any recommendations of what to buy. Thanks, Ernie ------------- if you want the brightest strobe you can get, try DiNotte lights. They have a front light that will go into strobe mode, and they also have the brightest rear light on the market too. But it'll cost ya! On sale the front light costs $175. I use it mainly as a light, but when I do put it in strobe mode everything freezes in front of me. But in daylight, I think the strobe won't be that intrusive. You'll just be noticed, like you want. At night, I guess the cars think an airliner is about to land on the street. |
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Ernie Willson wrote: I'm getting tired of not being seen by four wheelers during may daytime rides. I gave some thought to putting a headlight on the bike and leaving it "on" all the time, like a motorcycle, but think that a forward facing white strobe might be better. I would appreciate comments about this, and any recommendations of what to buy. Thanks, Ernie I have used a white 12V xenon strobe on the front and a red one on the rear....but then again, I have also been stopped by the police and engaged in discussion as to their legality. These are self-contained units with all circuitry in-board (just needs power, 10 AA rechargeables keep them going for about 8 hours). See: http://www.webstersabingdon.plus.com...rontstrobe.JPG and http://www.webstersabingdon.plus.com...rearstrobe.JPG Andrew Webster |
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On 29 Nov 2006 14:11:27 -0800, "Andrew W"
wrote: Ernie Willson wrote: I'm getting tired of not being seen by four wheelers during may daytime rides. I gave some thought to putting a headlight on the bike and leaving it "on" all the time, like a motorcycle, but think that a forward facing white strobe might be better. I would appreciate comments about this, and any recommendations of what to buy. Thanks, Ernie I have used a white 12V xenon strobe on the front and a red one on the rear....but then again, I have also been stopped by the police and engaged in discussion as to their legality. To what result? |
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Ernie Willson wrote:
I'm getting tired of not being seen by four wheelers during may daytime rides. I gave some thought to putting a headlight on the bike and leaving it "on" all the time, like a motorcycle, but think that a forward facing white strobe might be better. I would appreciate comments about this, and any recommendations of what to buy. http://www.lightmanstrobes.com/bike.htm Maybe not the brightest thing you can put on a bike, but lightweight and reasonably priced. |
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The standard (farm country) slow moving vehicle triangle works in
the rear, no power required http://home.att.net/~rhhardin/heelbike.jpg and gives at least motorists who are used to them an advance clue what the situation up ahead is. They have a reflective strip, are more day-glow that the photo records, and some are soft and can tie around your back (called ``fanny bumpers'') if you don't have a nice flat rear surface on the bike. The white xenon Lightman strobe is nice in fog or rain ; I think on the front it's not a good idea, because there's no standard message it conveys. Careful, there's a Lightman LED and a Lightman strobe, you want the strobe. Even the strobe isn't as bright today as it used to be, incidentally, and may not be visible in the day at all any longer. At least I have an older one that's much brighter than a newer one. You don't actually want attention of the ``what the hell is that?'' sort, but of the ``it's the usual slow thing'' sort. The former makes things in general less safe. -- Ron Hardin On the internet, nobody knows you're a jerk. |
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Ernie Willson wrote: I'm getting tired of not being seen by four wheelers during may daytime rides. I gave some thought to putting a headlight on the bike and leaving it "on" all the time, like a motorcycle, but think that a forward facing white strobe might be better. I would appreciate comments about this, and any recommendations of what to buy. I'm curious. You seem to be having a problem I almost never have. Can you give details? Sometimes, people ride too far in the gutter, where they're less visible. Is there a chance a better road position would improve things? FWIW, I've never seen anyone cycling in daytime with a frong facing strobe. - Frank Krygowski |
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