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Old 12-23-09 | 07:10 PM
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From: Des Moines

Bikes: 1974 Huffy 3 speed

Originally Posted by Lionheart
I had one last week. My first commute in 2.5 years. I'm stopped at a red light, she pulls up on my left, her window is already down, and says "Excuse me, you really ought to put something on the back of your bicycle to make you more visible. You're outfit is very good but..."

My Nova Bull taillight had gone out a few miles previous. I already knew this and told her "Thanks, I have a very bright taillight but it just stopped working this morning and I'll have to troubleshoot it when I get home. You should see it when it works, it's really bright." I think she was genuinely concerned for my safety. It was about 6:15am and still very dark out (and cold).

Just waitin' for my Radbot and I'll be back out there.
You should seriously consider a two-light system. I travel with a xenon strobe and a Pb SuperFlash on the rear. 20-watt halogen and blinkie on the front. This because I too have lost a light on the way home.... which could easily prove deadly.
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