Commuting - Looking for advice on lights

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AzianDragonz
10-05-10, 05:23 PM
Hi, I'm new to cycling in general and am looking to commute by bike. I'm currently shopping for lights and was wondering if I should spend the extra $40 or so to get lights with turn signals

http://www.bicygnals.com/Bicygnals_ind_info%203.html

or if regular commuting lights should be sufficient.

Thanks!

Brian T.
10-05-10, 05:28 PM
Hand signals are easy to do. I would rather spend the money on annoyingly obnoxious lights.
chipcom
10-05-10, 05:30 PM
If you are not a spambot...save your money and put it into a good headlight and taillight.

mechBgon
10-05-10, 05:31 PM
Hand signals are easy to do. I would rather spend the money on annoyingly obnoxious lights.

+1 to that.
Chris Pringle
10-05-10, 05:38 PM
Save your $$$. Regular commuting lights is all you need (front and rear). For turning at intersections, make sure you learn how to use your arms (hand signals). For night riding (or commuting w/ rain), buy a pair of gloves that have some kind of reflective material so car drivers behind you understand where you're trying to turn.

http://www.inlandempirecycling.com/Cycling/hand_signals.htm
AzianDragonz
10-05-10, 06:01 PM
Thanks everybody for the advice, this helps a lot! :)
Henry III
10-05-10, 09:02 PM
I paid like 17 bucks for my light kit from Walmart and works fine for me. Each has three different lighting choices from a disco themed blink to a epileptic seizure inducing fast flashing to a solid beam for either lights.