Originally Posted by
Jamesw2
One of the rules for doing Randonneurs is that the bike needs to have a fender mounted taillight. For my application i.e. Fender mount, steady state and to comply with the reflector rule most states have PDW Radbot 1000 rear light narrows my options I also like using a rear light during the day
From the RAO Rule book
- Bicycles ridden at night must be equipped with a front light visible and operating from 100 meters (300ft.) and steady-state (not-blinking) rear red light or incandescent red light visible from 150 meters (500ft.).
- Reflective tape or plastic reflectors must be installed on the back of pedals, cranks, seat stays, wheels, and forks.
- Night riding shall be considered that time of day between 7:00PM and 6:00AM and at any time when automobiles would normally have their headlights on. If you have any doubt about the visibility conditions, operate as if it is night time.
Remember too that RAO was initially a French event and the lighting requirements are drawn from their road code. However Europe in general has been far ahead of the US in lighting for both cars and bicycles.
Aaron
