thurstonboise

I was looking at this bike https://fixedgeargallery.com/2006/feb/AkiraYOSHIZAWA.htm and I really like the minimalism where the back light is concerned. Do you think the low placement would adversely affect the visibility?

My thought is to take one of those really small cateye front lights, solder in red LED(s), and work up a similar type of mount (I'd put it on the non drive side as I'm in the US).

I'm also looking for a new helmet in the $60 range and wondering what has the best ventilation. It gets damn hot here in the summer.

noisebeam

One rear light is not enough, especially if so low. Think of the new US requirement for high/center brakelights.

If not centered, light should be on opposite side of curb side (as this one is in left hand side driving Japan)

Al

ItsJustMe

You'd need one on either side in that situation. A large range of angles behind the bike are either totally blocked or attenuated by the tire.

noisebeam

Good point. If one must have only one off center it should be opposte curb side, but two is much better. If I was going to have two though, I'd put one low and one high. Three is even better
One can never have too many rear lights and reflectors.

Al

thurstonboise

I'll just stick with the center one on the seat post. I didn't think about the tire blocking it when I'm turning. I said non-drive side, but I meant traffic (left in US) side.
I do run a 5 LED flasher in the back and a headlight now. I'm just looking for sleek and minimalist ways to keep safe. I can't stand having anything that makes extra noise or adds too much weight to my bike.

jeff-o

I'd also recommend a rear light at the seat-level, rather than axle-level...

HiYoSilver

so 60's. Then 80% of drivers were in cars, roads were less crowded. Today 60% of drivers drive trucks and roads are more crowded. [ same number of roads and double drivers == higher density ]. Safety lights were added to trunk lids/seat decks etc because the lower lights are not seen.

Short summary: helmet light, seat light, or top of fender light. Otherwise you might as well forget it. It won't be seen.

CommuterRun

I like to run redundant active lights so that if one malfunctions I still have at least one working light. Particularly in the rear where a malfuntioning light may go unnoticed.