Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - Are streetlights bright enough to go full speed on?

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veggie_lover
11-07-08, 11:20 AM
I notice my fenix l2D is completely washed out by streetlights. Does this mean streetlights are bright enough to ride full speed on ( 20+ mph )?

maximushq2
11-08-08, 06:12 AM
NO, it means your fenix is too weak.
uke
11-08-08, 08:24 AM
no, it means your fenix is too weak.

+1.

bobn
11-08-08, 02:55 PM
Depends on how well you know the streets, the conditions and your eyesight.
randomgear
11-08-08, 05:59 PM
In some places in Boston, the street lights are placed so close together you can read a paper outside at night. The result is that cars can't tell if there headlights are on or off. I see a car running without headlights at least once a week.
If its that bright, go a head, ride full speed. Cars do it all the time around here.
HK45
11-09-08, 03:36 PM
Well, you can't outrun streetlights like I did two nights ago in a wooded trail. Doing about 14mph on a slight downgrade. Trail went right before I could. Dumped me on my right side and slid a couple feet, just still a little sore raking leaves today. 47 yr old body starts to feel it. Oh, I had two Flare 5's and a Coast 7736, beams ended about 15 ft. out in front. No other illumination.
AEO
11-09-08, 03:52 PM
sounds like it's time to get a cree Q5-WC or P7-C
mechBgon
11-09-08, 04:06 PM
Does this mean streetlights are bright enough to ride full speed on ( 20+ mph )?

Yeah, but mounting a streetlight to the handlebar makes the bike steer weird.





:lol:

Seriously though, if you have enough light to see road hazards, then go whatever speed suits you.