Originally Posted by
greaterbrown
A couple more quick comments for CEHoward: be aware of the "aim" of the rear lights. Be sure to point them slightly up from level. Imagine them pointed directly at a driver 30-50 ft. behind you. ALSO, keep the batteries (use good rechargeables) well-charged and the lenses clean.
Very good points have been made here. An inexpensive alternative to the Planet Bike Superflash and Portland Rabot are available @
http://www.pricepoint.com Put Sette Glo 316 into the site search engine. They're .5w like the PBSF. I've got both and can determine no appreciable difference in brightness. I bought 6 and have them on all of my utility bikes.