Dinotte with PBSF Test
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Dinotte with PBSF Test
Dinotte 140L mounted behind saddle. Slow Flash
PBSF mounted on chain stay.
PBSF mounted on chain stay.
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The SF is great, but where this test really matters ( I run both) is in high ambient light conditions like rush hour at dusk or a snowstorm. The DiNotte's advantages are so patently obvious it's almost scary.
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Just wanted to compare at night.
Will make another video this evening at dusk. It will show the bike as well as my car tail lights.
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that's impressive. PBSF is pretty bright at night.
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Excuse me for asking, i have the same light as well, i had to return my first one because it stopped working after one hour riding,they sent another one, i am satisfied with such good service, but what is PBSF stands for?
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Thanks for the explaination for PBSF. Anyone has a video/comment on the Dinotte's front amber head light? it costs the same as the tail light.Is amber really more visible in day time ,i don't ride at night at all,thanks in advance.
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That Dinotte blows away a PBSF.
One test video I'd like to see is a price matched test. One Dinotte 140L against 8 PBSFs.
One test video I'd like to see is a price matched test. One Dinotte 140L against 8 PBSFs.
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I had the Dinotte on SLOW FLASH as to give the PBSF a chance to show up.
On Fast Strobe the Dinotte would be too bright and the PBSF might be able not show up in the video.
On Fast Strobe the Dinotte would be too bright and the PBSF might be able not show up in the video.
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I will be able to do that test with 4 PBSF soon.
I tried to take another video at dusk last night.
My neighbor came out to ask what I was doing.
He said The Dinotte was Way To Bright as to cause accidents.
After he left and I put up the bike I found that the camera did not record.
Darn
Today on a 86 miles ride The Dinotte Quit Strobing.
I contacted Dinotte, waiting for a reply.
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I have had several people who have passed me on the way into work comment on how bright my dual Vetta tail lights are. I'd like to see them compared the the Dinotte.
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That would be a Fair Test.
I will be able to do that test with 4 PBSF soon.
I tried to take another video at dusk last night.
My neighbor came out to ask what I was doing.
He said The Dinotte was Way To Bright as to cause accidents.
After he left and I put up the bike I found that the camera did not record.
Darn
Today on a 86 miles ride The Dinotte Quit Strobing.
I contacted Dinotte, waiting for a reply.
I will be able to do that test with 4 PBSF soon.
I tried to take another video at dusk last night.
My neighbor came out to ask what I was doing.
He said The Dinotte was Way To Bright as to cause accidents.
After he left and I put up the bike I found that the camera did not record.
Darn
Today on a 86 miles ride The Dinotte Quit Strobing.
I contacted Dinotte, waiting for a reply.
Dinotte made a Quick Reply.
Light is Now OK.
Control of flashes has something to do with How Long I hold the On Button in.
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I gave a Vetta to a friend.
Will get it for a Test.
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I have both mounted as tail lights to the bottom of a milk crate about 11 inches apart. I keep them in the strobe/pause mode day and night. The timing of each light is slightly different so the result is a constantly changing pattern between the two which probably makes them even more noticable.
This review on the Dinotte web site was helpful:
Levels the playing field
From Michel Kurita of Ottawa, Ontario on 9/18/2008.
I purchased a Dinotte amber daylight visible light a week ago, and I mounted it as a tail light. I believe a flashing amber light is more effective than red for tail lights because:
a)The unique colour stands out in a sea of red car tail lights
b)Amber is more visible to the eye
c)Amber means "caution"
d)Flashing amber means "slow moving vehicle"
e)Flashing red just means "prepare to stop" and if the purpose of a flashing light is to catch a drivers attention, then amber is much more effective at this.
f)This light is close to 130 lumens - my previous Planet Bike Superflash tail light is probably 20 to 30 lumens. Therefore, my tail light is as bright as a Lexus RX L.E.D. rear light array, but the Dinotte is more visible as it is amber. I also have been using 2 Planet Bike 1 watt L.E.D lights on the front (they are probably close to 100 lumens together - <i>just</i) visible during the day head on). I'm planning to upgrade this to 300 lumens.
The result has been that drivers no longer wait to make room for me at the last minute - their passing maneuver begins earlier, and they remain in that position, leaving me with a "corridor" lane as I approach a red light. Not one driver has tried to pass then turn right, right in front of me. I have not heard one obscenity, even though I know if you stare at the light, it is quite blinding.
From Michel Kurita of Ottawa, Ontario on 9/18/2008.
I purchased a Dinotte amber daylight visible light a week ago, and I mounted it as a tail light. I believe a flashing amber light is more effective than red for tail lights because:
a)The unique colour stands out in a sea of red car tail lights
b)Amber is more visible to the eye
c)Amber means "caution"
d)Flashing amber means "slow moving vehicle"
e)Flashing red just means "prepare to stop" and if the purpose of a flashing light is to catch a drivers attention, then amber is much more effective at this.
f)This light is close to 130 lumens - my previous Planet Bike Superflash tail light is probably 20 to 30 lumens. Therefore, my tail light is as bright as a Lexus RX L.E.D. rear light array, but the Dinotte is more visible as it is amber. I also have been using 2 Planet Bike 1 watt L.E.D lights on the front (they are probably close to 100 lumens together - <i>just</i) visible during the day head on). I'm planning to upgrade this to 300 lumens.
The result has been that drivers no longer wait to make room for me at the last minute - their passing maneuver begins earlier, and they remain in that position, leaving me with a "corridor" lane as I approach a red light. Not one driver has tried to pass then turn right, right in front of me. I have not heard one obscenity, even though I know if you stare at the light, it is quite blinding.
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I got my Dinotte for $100, a commonly available price. Don't think you can get 8 SF for that.
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Corpus Christi, Tx. Hmmm,that will be central time in the states. one hour and five minutes from now, i can't wait, getting my popcorn and coke now.
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What? Huh? I am patiently waiting for the comparison/test, i am getting refills on my popcorn and coke.BRB.
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