Day time flasher for the front?
10-27-10, 09:02 PM
#1
Commuter
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Albuquerque
Posts: 35
Bikes: Land Shark
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Day time flasher for the front?
I have a Nite Rider helmet mounted light that is really bright and has a flashing option. However, it has a battery pack and charger and all that which makes for a lot of work.
Can anyone recommend a simpler setup that will make me visible to oncoming drivers in daylight hours? I envision some sort of flashlight style with common AA or AAA rechargeable batteries. No cables and easy to take off and throw in the bag when parked on a public rack.
Can anyone recommend a simpler setup that will make me visible to oncoming drivers in daylight hours? I envision some sort of flashlight style with common AA or AAA rechargeable batteries. No cables and easy to take off and throw in the bag when parked on a public rack.
10-27-10, 11:40 PM
#2
Gear Hub fan
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 2,829
Bikes: Civia Hyland Rohloff, Swobo Dixon, Colnago, Univega
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
You need lots of lumens for daytime visibility. IMO no AA or AAA light is going to be particularly visible.
Years ago I had a motorcycle totaled out from under me on a bright daylight day and it had the headlight on and a headlight modulator installed for daylight visibility. I was running a H4 halogen headlight bulb with 40 watts low beam power draw, far more than any bicycle light made. I swear the gal looked right at me before turning in front of me. She still told the cop that she never saw me. She was not looking for a motorcycle so I never registered on her conscious brain.
Even with a daytime light you need to ride like you are invisible to auto drivers.
Years ago I had a motorcycle totaled out from under me on a bright daylight day and it had the headlight on and a headlight modulator installed for daylight visibility. I was running a H4 halogen headlight bulb with 40 watts low beam power draw, far more than any bicycle light made. I swear the gal looked right at me before turning in front of me. She still told the cop that she never saw me. She was not looking for a motorcycle so I never registered on her conscious brain.
Even with a daytime light you need to ride like you are invisible to auto drivers.
__________________
Gear Hubs Owned: Rohloff disc brake, SRAM iM9 disc brake, SRAM P5 freewheel, Sachs Torpedo 3 speed freewheel, NuVinci CVT, Shimano Alfine SG S-501, Sturmey Archer S5-2 Alloy. Other: 83 Colnago Super Record, Univega Via De Oro
Visit and join the Yahoo Geared Hub Bikes group for support and links.
https://groups.yahoo.com/group/Geared_hub_bikes/
Gear Hubs Owned: Rohloff disc brake, SRAM iM9 disc brake, SRAM P5 freewheel, Sachs Torpedo 3 speed freewheel, NuVinci CVT, Shimano Alfine SG S-501, Sturmey Archer S5-2 Alloy. Other: 83 Colnago Super Record, Univega Via De Oro
Visit and join the Yahoo Geared Hub Bikes group for support and links.
https://groups.yahoo.com/group/Geared_hub_bikes/
10-30-10, 05:52 PM
#3
Charlotte, NC Commuter
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 190
Bikes: Gary Fisher Wahoo with Mammoth wheels
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Any thoughts about going with a red taillight flasher for the front in the daylight? I haven't tried it but while reading your post it came to me that it might be more visible than a flashing white light. Also, I ride with hi vis colors to ensure they see me.
Ride safe,
Jeff
Ride safe,
Jeff
10-30-10, 08:36 PM
#4
Gear Hub fan
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 2,829
Bikes: Civia Hyland Rohloff, Swobo Dixon, Colnago, Univega
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I believe red in front is illegal in virtually all states. White or amber in front and red for the rear are standard vehicle requirements. I know Dinotte sells a amber flasher for front daylight use.
__________________
Gear Hubs Owned: Rohloff disc brake, SRAM iM9 disc brake, SRAM P5 freewheel, Sachs Torpedo 3 speed freewheel, NuVinci CVT, Shimano Alfine SG S-501, Sturmey Archer S5-2 Alloy. Other: 83 Colnago Super Record, Univega Via De Oro
Visit and join the Yahoo Geared Hub Bikes group for support and links.
https://groups.yahoo.com/group/Geared_hub_bikes/
Gear Hubs Owned: Rohloff disc brake, SRAM iM9 disc brake, SRAM P5 freewheel, Sachs Torpedo 3 speed freewheel, NuVinci CVT, Shimano Alfine SG S-501, Sturmey Archer S5-2 Alloy. Other: 83 Colnago Super Record, Univega Via De Oro
Visit and join the Yahoo Geared Hub Bikes group for support and links.
https://groups.yahoo.com/group/Geared_hub_bikes/
10-30-10, 08:53 PM
#5
Slo Spoke Jim
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Altamonte Springs, FL
Posts: 2,071
Bikes: 1982 Raleigh road bike & love it
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Dinotte front amber light works for me. Light stylish and runs on 4 AA batteries. Not cheap but worth the money IMO.
https://www.dinottelighting.com/
I have them on each of my bikes and helmet
Red flashing on the back
Amber flashing on the front (red on the front is illegal I believe)
White steady on my helmet
These lights are bright....
https://www.dinottelighting.com/
I have them on each of my bikes and helmet
Red flashing on the back
Amber flashing on the front (red on the front is illegal I believe)
White steady on my helmet
These lights are bright....
Last edited by kjc9640; 10-30-10 at 09:06 PM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Ritchie Logic
Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
68
03-30-22 05:52 AM
HerrKaLeun
Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
26
02-03-18 10:06 PM
