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10-04-09, 05:30 AM
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Posted By Cyclist0383

No, you aren't. Blinking lights are more...

No, you aren't. Blinking lights are more attention grabbing.
10-03-09, 09:53 AM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

I have both the SF and the Blackburn Mars 4.0....

I have both the SF and the Blackburn Mars 4.0. I've found that the Mars is brighter which makes it more noticeably visible for daytime riding. For nighttime riding they both are plenty visible.
07-10-09, 09:18 AM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

You might want to wait until others have reviewed...

You might want to wait until others have reviewed this as DX's specs are often wrong. I just received a drop-in from DX that was listed as being 3.7v-to 4.2v, but arrived being 8.4v. Then the LED...
06-28-09, 12:17 AM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

They do make them, but the light output is...

They do make them, but the light output is greatly diminished by the red filter. A red LED produces much brighter light.
06-20-09, 12:18 AM
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Posted By Cyclist0383

No strobe either.

No strobe either.
07-05-08, 03:52 AM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Riiiight you sound like a regular charmer. I'm...

Riiiight you sound like a regular charmer. I'm sure you talk like that the people you meet in your daily life too. :rolleyes:

You can try and play semantics all you want, but your nasty character...
07-05-08, 03:33 AM
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Posted By Cyclist0383

No, there is nothing hateful in the above....

No, there is nothing hateful in the above. Nothing at all. :rolleyes:
07-05-08, 03:03 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Wow, more personal attacks. Way to go! Thanks for...

Wow, more personal attacks. Way to go! Thanks for bringing the forums down even further with your senseless hate.

Sorry, your name seems more Ukrainian Jewish, my bad.

Once again if you want...
07-05-08, 02:20 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

You have clearly showed how someone can try and...

You have clearly showed how someone can try and smear another with allegations of racism. You just simply assumed that I was a Latvian who hates Russians. In fact I don't know many Latvians who hate...
07-05-08, 01:55 AM
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Posted By Cyclist0383

Trying to brand me as someone who thinks all...

Trying to brand me as someone who thinks all Russians are evil isn't racist? It sure is.

(BTW, there is no other term in English that fits besides racist, so don't try and split hairs on the...
07-05-08, 01:36 AM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

You know damn well how it is racist. Talk about...

You know damn well how it is racist. Talk about trolling. I have no doubt that you aren't sorry for it; you just wish to aufzuluchis.
07-05-08, 01:03 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Where do you come up with this utter BS? It...

Where do you come up with this utter BS? It totally offensive. Keep your racist prejudices to yourself, and certainly don't try and project them onto me.

Look at most of your posts, they mention...
07-05-08, 12:25 AM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Why would you even mention my death? Why would it...

Why would you even mention my death? Why would it even enter your mind?
07-04-08, 11:22 PM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Way to go! Pointless personal attacks against...

Way to go! Pointless personal attacks against someone who disagrees with you always make for a better forum! :beer:

Next are you going to wish for me to get hit by a car like BarracksSi did...
07-04-08, 01:43 PM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Wow, that was insightful. :rolleyes:

Wow, that was insightful. :rolleyes:
07-04-08, 01:30 PM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

You seem to infer that anyone not using a DiNotte...

You seem to infer that anyone not using a DiNotte light is in imminent danger of being rear ended. That is totally disingenuous. By your logic most of us who have been commuting for many years should...
07-02-08, 11:28 PM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

One more time; my issue was with posters here...

One more time; my issue was with posters here wishing to blind drivers in order for them to 'back off'. There is a segment of the bike commuting community that is both paranoid and plain rude to...
07-02-08, 09:56 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

There have been lots of reports of Energizer...

There have been lots of reports of Energizer batteries loosing their charge after a matter of days. I have a set, and I thought it was my light that had the problem, but after switching out to...
07-02-08, 09:53 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Why yes, I did fully read the story. The woman...

Why yes, I did fully read the story. The woman lost control of her car and hit and killed a cyclist. A very sad happening, but not one that a super bright tail light would have avoided. She lost...
07-02-08, 08:41 AM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Well, you'll be waiting a long time. :rolleyes:

Well, you'll be waiting a long time. :rolleyes:
07-02-08, 06:13 AM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

How can anyone tell from your photo? :rolleyes:

How can anyone tell from your photo? :rolleyes:
07-02-08, 05:57 AM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

I've used both the TL-1000 and TL-1100 and have...

I've used both the TL-1000 and TL-1100 and have had no problems with the contacts, even going over cobblestone streets.

Were you using Energizer rechargeable batteries?
07-02-08, 05:03 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Did you read the article fully? Look at the below...

Did you read the article fully? Look at the below quote from it and please tell me how a super bright light would have changed the situation.
06-30-08, 10:57 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Riga traffic is very similar to NYC traffic. Why...

Riga traffic is very similar to NYC traffic. Why would I need such a bright light when the cars barely move?

Here is a short clip of cyclists in downtown Riga traffic.
...
06-30-08, 10:43 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Yes, the Cateye TL-1100. Seriously, it's bright...

Yes, the Cateye TL-1100. Seriously, it's bright enough for daytime visibility, and I notice a huge difference in the amount of rooms cars give me between when I use it and when I don't. It also is...
06-30-08, 01:14 PM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

I've actually tested both the TL-1100 and the...

I've actually tested both the TL-1100 and the SuperFlash in daylight side by side. The TL-1100 is far more visible than the SuperFlash. There is really no contest between the two.
06-30-08, 12:15 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

I'm plenty visible during the day with my Cateye...

I'm plenty visible during the day with my Cateye TL-1100. I have no need for such a bright light, especially one with such a short runtime and cumbersome mount.
06-30-08, 10:57 AM
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Posted By Cyclist0383

For me money isn't the issue. If I wanted a...

For me money isn't the issue. If I wanted a DiNottle light I'd buy one, just like when I wanted a Colnago or a Phil Wood wheelset.
06-30-08, 09:48 AM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

:beer:

:beer:
06-29-08, 11:27 PM
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Posted By Cyclist0383

Don't worry about it. :)

Don't worry about it. :)
06-29-08, 11:22 PM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

I've actually been told be a friend that my...

I've actually been told be a friend that my helmet mounted Fenix blinded him. I adjusted it downward after that. They are great lights, aren't they? The difference is that with a helmet light the...
06-29-08, 11:02 PM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

There is no need to be condescending.

There is no need to be condescending.
06-29-08, 10:46 PM
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Posted By Cyclist0383

As I mentioned earlier, if you'd like to debate...

As I mentioned earlier, if you'd like to debate the Russian occupation of Latvia I'd be more than happy to over in P&R. Let's keep the conversation to bikes in the biking forums, okay?

As for the...
06-29-08, 10:26 PM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

WTF are you talking about? I think you have...

WTF are you talking about? I think you have somehow confused the Soviet Union with democratic Latvia. Of course when people have no other arguments they attack where I choose to live. Weak, really...
06-29-08, 10:20 PM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Wow, we have lots of lights here in Riga, too....

Wow, we have lots of lights here in Riga, too. Sunlight also. What does that have to do with pointing your lights in people's eyes and blinding them? Absolutely nothing.
06-29-08, 09:51 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

It's blinding isn't it when someone has...

It's blinding isn't it when someone has improperly adjusted headlights. You can be ticketed for it too.
06-29-08, 09:46 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Wow, wishing for my death, you've hit a new low...

Wow, wishing for my death, you've hit a new low in being a total prick. First you insult me for living in Latvia, now you wish me dead. Nice. You sure are a winner. Thanks for showing your true...
06-29-08, 09:37 PM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

FFS, a 140l light directly pointed in someones...

FFS, a 140l light directly pointed in someones eyes will blind them in broad daylight. Remember, we are talking about intentionally pointing the light directly into drivers eyes.
06-29-08, 09:26 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Why all the anger? Gezz, we're talking about bike...

Why all the anger? Gezz, we're talking about bike lights.

For those of us that are less than pedantic, yes sometimes our windshields get dirty. Sometimes they are even full of bugs if one has...
06-29-08, 08:56 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Wow, in a perfect world we'd all have a clean...

Wow, in a perfect world we'd all have a clean windshield. But guess we should take that into account since it's not a perfect world......



So it is blinding. Thanks for clearing that up.
06-29-08, 08:53 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

What a paranoid delusion. Millions of people...

What a paranoid delusion. Millions of people safely commute every day with a Dinotte tailight and somehow make it home safely with all limbs working.

I'll post this again:
06-29-08, 01:16 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Trolling because I don't think it's cool to...

Trolling because I don't think it's cool to intentionally shine a bright light in someones eyes? You like to blather on about cop lights and all sorts of other non-sense, but what about the driver...
06-29-08, 02:14 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

You are not an emergency vehicle clearing the...

You are not an emergency vehicle clearing the roads of traffic to get somewhere quickly. As I'm sure you know, when an emergency vehicle has it's lights on traffic stops.

When you aim it directly...
06-29-08, 12:34 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Why don't you go set up your 140l light at eye...

Why don't you go set up your 140l light at eye level, back off 20 or 30 meters and tell me if it's blinding. :rolleyes:

A focused LED produces a totally different light and beam pattern from a...
06-28-08, 09:50 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Why would you want to be a dick and blind drivers?

Why would you want to be a dick and blind drivers?
06-28-08, 09:09 AM
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Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Car headlights aren't aimed at the windshields of...

Car headlights aren't aimed at the windshields of other cars; they're aimed at the ground. I've read posters on this very board discussing him they would aim their DiNotte taillights directly and...
05-30-08, 12:16 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

^^^ I'm grumpy and negative because we...

^^^

I'm grumpy and negative because we differ on whether or not a super bright tail light is needed? Um, okay.
05-27-08, 09:59 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

I use a Cateye TL-1100 during the day, especially...

I use a Cateye TL-1100 during the day, especially during rush hour, and notice a difference in passing distance from cars when using it.
05-15-08, 10:16 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Doesn't sound like a super bright tail light...

Doesn't sound like a super bright tail light would have made a difference.
05-15-08, 09:33 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,568
Posted By Cyclist0383

Were they using taillights?

Were they using taillights?
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