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Old 11-19-13, 07:37 AM
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Get a brighter light and taillight and start wearing reflective/high viz clothing. I'm not sure how bright your light is because most of them are rated in lumens these days rather than candlepower (just the name of that should make you wonder!). If you bought a light from a respected manufacturer that does not exaggerate ratings (such as Dinotte or Light & Motion), I am certain that you would notice a huge difference. My L&M Urban 500 puts out all of the light I need running on medium, and my Dinotte 140 taillight is like having a red headlight on the back of my bike. I also have a L&M Viz 360 on my helmet, which is great for stopping drivers from pulling out or turning in front of you.
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