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Old 10-14-11 | 06:49 AM
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Bikes: Waterford RST-22, Bob Jackson World Tour, Ritchey Breakaway Cross, Soma Saga, De Bernardi SL, Specialized Sequoia

Helmet lights are really good at preventing drivers from pulling out or turning in front of you. I've got a Fenix LED flashlight mounted on my helmet, and it really helps visibility in traffic. When I see a car ahead in a sidestreet or parking lot, I just turn my head toward them briefly and they get a quick shot of 100+ lumens, which gets their attention. Haven't had anyone pull out in front of me since I put the light on my helmet.

Also, you say you wear visible clothes, but how visible? Screaming yellow, neon yellow-green is the most visible color -- far better than red, orange and other options. I usually wear neon yellow jerseys, vests or jackets when it's dark as well as some ankle bands in the same color.
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