Originally Posted by
nwmtnbkr
I bought a pair of spoke lights last year. When they work, they're great. However, they eat through batteries very quickly. I'm getting reflective tape and putting it on my rims and a few other strategic spots. It's the most economical solution, I think. If I get anything thing else for active lighting, it might be a couple of these, which I'd attach to the frame (and wire to a 9V battery).
http://cgi.ebay.com/LED-LIGHT-TUBE-B...item5ad5d5cc89
I don't think anyone has come up with a "gotta have it" spoke solution yet. Spoke reflectors are VERY dependent upon the angle that the light is approaching. I use the Spoke-Lit product but I am aware that they aren't the brightest thing in the world. An "all in one" would be nice as it does take a little time getting these things on and off the bike.
In any case, Reflective tape around vertical(ish) bike tubes is VERY effective since it will present a 360* target for any headlight.
BTW, if you are going with Spoke-lits, I recommend the Disco and Greens. The discos cycle through a rainbow of colors and flash red. The greens are the easiest to see (in my opinion). Though, I'm intrigued with the new Cateye Amber Spoke light.