Originally Posted by
maidenfan
Europe is so far ahead of us in the states when it comes to cars and bicycles. Why the "F" would you even want an Escalade or Hummer??? If you're that wealthy, buy nicer bikes
I always use a rear blinky as mine can be seen in the daytime. Depends on where I'm going on the front (90% of the time it's both).
Europe is "ahead" of us because tax rates and regulations make owning a vehicle like that cost-prohibitive. You might now want an Escalade or Hummer, but why would you tell someone that they shouldn't or couldn't? Kinda like me telling you that you shouldn't have the nice bike you do.
Personally, I too would rather have a nice bike.
And, I use a blinky at all times, unless group riding since I don't want my turboflash going off in someone's face.