I know this belongs in the electronic gadget forum, but you are the folks I really trust. The recent "incident" has me spooked and, while I think a 2 watt PB front LED should have been more than adequate with street lights and significant ambient light in a downtown setting, part of me wonders if something obnoxious would have helped. My wife thinks I'm being neurotic...she probably has a point. Is lighting really going to help when someone turns into the wrong lane with bad vision and while distracted (according to driver's words)?

Anyway - as far as rechargeable lighting, is it necessary in a downtown area with street lights? Do I go with something mid-range, or go with some of the crazy stuff like the cygolite trident 750? What lights do you recommend? Do I need to get that $700 Niterider? As far as rear lighting, I don't think I have an issue...the PB turbo super flash is seriously annoying and stands out. I did notice that Magicshine makes a 3 watt rear LED, but I've heard some bad things about Magicshine's durability and customer service.